New principal for Winfield HS
Exciting News for Winfield High School! We are pleased to announce our new principal, Rhonda Hockenbury! With a passion for education and a commitment... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
Be ready for extremely low temperatures
The City of Winfield says extremely cold weather is on the way from the Mountain Plains to the East Coast. Temperatures will be well... Read More.
Help needed on new memorial
The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department seeks help from the community with plans for a memorial outside the station, 115 S. D. St., to honor... Read More.
Hospitals have a major impact on Kansas economy
The Kansas Hospital Association is out with a report on the economic impact of hospitals and healthcare in Kansas. According to the 2025 economic... Read More.
Scholarship open for applications
City-Cowley County Health Department says The Mary L. Benton Memorial Scholarship is now open for applications! This scholarship was established in honor of our... Read More.
KDHE will be doing Youth survey
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces that it will be responsible for administering the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) across Kansas.... Read More.
Sanitation schedule adjusted in Ark City next week
City of Arkansas City says next week’s sanitation schedule will be adjusted due to the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The... Read More.
Governor Kelly directs flags to be flown at half-staff today
Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Friday, directed flags on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities to be flown at... Read More.
Feedback wanted on housing study
The City of Arkansas City, the City of Winfield, KS, and the Cowley County Economic Development Partnership are teaming up with Hanna:Keelan Associates to... Read More.
Docking retires as Chairman Emeritus
The Union State Bank Board of Directors has accepted the retirement of William (Bill) R. Docking as Chairman Emeritus of the Board. Bill held... Read More.