Money coming for Cowley County rail project
Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday that 14 Kansas rail projects will receive a total of $13 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
Ark City man arrested for rape
KBI agents and deputies from the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Arkansas City man for rape and other crimes committed against a child.... Read More.
Charges possible in case of teen allegedly coerced into vehicle
The Arkansas City Police Department has made an arrest in connection with several outstanding charges following an investigation into an incident involving a 14-year-old... Read More.
KDOT updates rail service plan
The City of Ark City says On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) held a public meeting to update the public... Read More.
Kansas Geological Survey is sampling water wells
The City-Cowley County Health Department says The University of Kansas’s Kansas Geological Survey is sampling water wells across the state to gain a better... Read More.
MAN ARRESTED
An Arkansas City man has been arrested – with bond set at $500,000 – on charges of rape and other crimes against a child.... Read More.
COWLEY COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE COST OF LIVING RAISE
Cowley County employees will receive a cost of living raise and potential merit raises in 2025, according to a pay plan approved Tuesday by... Read More.
MEDICAL ISSUE CAUSE OF ACCIDENT
Investigators believe a medical issue was the cause of an accident on Main in Winfield Saturday afternoon, Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong said Tuesday.... Read More.
NEW KANSAS GRANT PROGRAM
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today the launch of the new Towns grant program. This program is an initiative designed... Read More.
CAR CRASHES INTO UTILITY POLE
Police, fire and EMS responded to a crash in Arkansas City early Friday morning and found a pickup had crashed into a utility pole.... Read More.