Current Condition
74°
Clear
Humidity: 34% Dew Point: 44°
Wind: N 15 mph Visibility: 10.0 mi
Pressure: 30.31 in
Conditions as of 5:54pm
Click for Full Weather
Tonight
48°
Low of 48 under clear skies
0%  
7:15am   7:26pm
Wednesday
78°
High temperatures reach up to 78 under clear skies
0%  
7:16am   7:24pm
Wednesday Night
48°
Lows around 48 under clear skies
0%  
7:16am   7:24pm

Here's What's Happening

New Athletics Director named for Southwestern College

Local |
Southwestern College President Brad Andrews announced today that Jamie Adams has been named as Director of Athletics for the college. Adams was selected following a competitive national search. Adams has more than 12 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics. She currently serves as assistant... Read More.

More vaccine and testing clinics set

Local |
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says, with the increased presence of the Delta variant in Kansas, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics. The emergence of the Delta variant poses a dangerous... Read More.
https://plumberbobs.com/

KDHE issues warning about ivermectin

Local |
With a rise in calls to poison control centers and visits to emergency rooms, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is urging Kansans not to take the drug ivermectin unless prescribed by a physician then take it exactly as prescribed. This drug... Read More.

Blitz Drive raises money

Local |
Raising money for Tiger Booster Club Scholarships, Cowley College coaches, employees, and members of the community took to the streets for the school’s annual Blitz Drive on Tuesday and eclipsed $52,000 in pledges with additional funds still trickling in. The Tiger Booster Club expects... Read More.
https://www.myunionstate.com/

City of Winfield Refuse & Recycling schedule for Labor Day week

Local |
CITY OF WINFIELD REFUSE & RECYCLING RE-SCHEDULED SERVICE PICK-UP FOR LABOR DAY WEEK SEPTEMBER 6th – 10th, 2021   REGULAR SCHEDULED PICK-UP RE-SCHEDULED PICK-UP MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th Please have your Refuse & Recycling... Read More.

Kansas DCF Extends Deadline for Pandemic Relief Program

Local |
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department for Children and Families has extended the deadline to Sept. 10, 2021, for its independent living pandemic relief program, which provides a one-time benefit to help Kansas young adults ages 18 to 26 who experienced foster care, juvenile justice... Read More.
https://plumberbobs.com/

Baseball showcases set

Local |
With an opportunity for high school baseball players to display their abilities in front of invited scouts and college coaches, a pair of Cowley College Baseball Showcases will be held Sunday, September 26 and October 17 at the Arkansas City High School South Sports... Read More.

Vehicle inspections moved

Local |
From Winfield Police: Due to the upcoming Walnut Valley Festival, vehicle inspections have been relocated to our station at 812 Millington St. starting with yesterday’s inspections and continuing through Thursday, September 23rd. Inspections will return to Barn 4 of the Winfield Fairgrounds starting Tuesday,... Read More.
https://plumberbobs.com/

State encouraging use of KanQuit

Local |
On Aug. 15, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) launched a statewide digital campaign to raise awareness of the health risks of tobacco use and connect users with the Kansas Tobacco Quitline (KanQuit). KanQuit is a free service that offers confidential help... Read More.

ACES program members paint Lions Park

Local |
With help from the Lion’s Club, members of Cowley College’s Academic Civic Engagement through Service (ACES) program recently painted at Lions Park in Arkansas City. According to James Fry, coordinator of the ACES program, this project was the first of the semester for the... Read More.