Ark City, KS
76
Humid and Partly Cloudy
Feels like 78°.
Humidity: 100% Dew Point: 76°
Clouds: 40% Pressure: 29.92 in
Wind: SSE 14 mph Visability: 10 mi Conditions as of 8:45am
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Today
93 71
Possible drizzle in the morning.
53%   14%
6:40   8:30
Sat
97 75
Humid throughout the day.
6%   20%
6:41   8:29
Sun
96 74
Humid throughout the day.
8%   17%
6:42   8:28

Here's What's Happening

Cowley Trustees Add Two – Seek One More

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Earlier this week, JoLynn Foster and Christopher Swan were appointed to become members of the Cowley College Board of Trustees… picked from a list of 7 applicants who filed notice that they wanted to fill seats vacated by Bob Juden and Jill Long, who... Read More.

MORE ALGAE ISSUES

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, continues to update its list of public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. When a warning is issued, the experts recommend precautions. Lake... Read More.

SCHMIDT HAILS NEW LEGISLATION

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On Monday, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt applauded the U.S. House of Representatives passage of legislation he supported to remove barriers to receiving federal benefits for families of first responders who die or are disabled as a result of COVID-19. The measure, known as... Read More.

COVID CASES ON THE RISE IN COWLEY

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As of Monday, coronavirus cases reported in Kansas now number more than 23,000 and reported COVD-19-related deaths have surpassed 300. Locally, over the weekend, there were 21 new cases reported in Cowley County, bringing the total to date, to 118. The infection rate in... Read More.

ARK CITY POLICE SEARCHING FOR WOMAN INVOLVED IN WALMART INCIDENT

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The Arkansas City Police Department needs help in identifying the pictured individual and the vehicle regarding an incident at the Ark City Walmart that occurred on July 17. If you have any information, please contact the police department at 620-441-4444 or private message their Facebook... Read More.

RISE COWLEY SELECTED FOR GRANTS

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas has selected the RISE Cowley health coalition in Cowley County, along with 23 other communities in Kansas, as a grantee for the second phase of its Pathways to a Healthy Kansas initiative. RISE Cowley, people promoting healthy... Read More.

GOLDEN TIGERS PROGRAM CANCELS FALL SEMESTER

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To ensure the safety of its participants, the Cowley College Golden Tigers program has decided to cancel the upcoming fall semester. The program hopes to return with fun classes and trips in the spring. The Golden Tigers program is offered to community members who... Read More.

COWLEY REQUIRES MASKS

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Effective Monday, all students, staff, faculty and campus guests at any Cowley College campus or location, will be required to wear face coverings while on college property. Face coverings can be in the form of masks, scarfs, or face-shields, and will be backed up... Read More.