Kansas wins economic development award
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Kansas has garnered Area Development magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel Award for the fourth year in a row. Since... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
Special session set for Tuesday
Governor Laura Kelly issued the formal proclamation declaring that the Kansas Legislature reconvene for a special session this week to pass responsible, sustainable tax... Read More.
Ark City PD announces results of Click It or Ticket effort
The Arkansas City Police Department has successfully concluded its participation in the national Click It or Ticket campaign, an initiative aimed at enforcing Kansas... Read More.
IRS issues scam warning
As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation... Read More.
Ark City named Purple Heart Community
Arkansas City, the first city in Cowley County to be declared a Purple Heart Community, will host a special ceremony to commemorate this honor... Read More.
Juneteenth celebrations planned
At the June 4 City Commission meeting, Mayor Jay Warren proudly proclaimed June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth National Independence Day in Arkansas City! Mayor... Read More.
Red Cross needs blood donors
As World Blood Donor Day approaches on June 14, the American Red Cross stresses that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now... Read More.
No seat belts used in wreck that left three people hurt
Three teens from Hannibal suffered moderate injuries in a single-vehicle wreck that happened on Sunday evening. The Highway Patrol says none of the three... Read More.
Scam warning from Big Brothers Big Sisters
Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Serving Cowley County says it has been brought to our attention that two men in their late 20s wearing... Read More.
Update on wheat crop
Kansas Wheat says Combines started rolling in southern Kansas over the past few days after barely getting started last week. Harvest started earlier than... Read More.