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Deer time of year: KDOT reminds drivers of seasonal animal strike spike

Motorists are being reminded to watch for deer on Kansas roadways as collisions typically rise during the fall breeding season. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports that 39 percent of all single-vehicle crashes in 2024 involved a deer. Five people were killed and 674 were injured statewide. The increase usually... Read More.

Wilson Park getting splash pad; City pursuing major playground upgrade

The Arkansas City Commission has approved two major improvement projects for Wilson Park, advancing the city’s long-term goal of enhancing recreational spaces and family-friendly amenities in the community’s central park. At its Oct. 21 meeting, commissioners authorized a quote from Power Play LLC for $306,500, with additional in-kind contributions from... Read More.

Winfield’s Conklin named Executive VP, Regional President at RCB Bank

RCB Bank has announced the promotion of Gregg Conklin to Executive Vice President, Regional President, overseeing operations across 13 markets in the Community Region, including Arkansas City, Winfield, Wellington, Oxford, Douglass and a portion of Oklahoma. He will continue to office in Winfield. Conklin has served as senior vice president... Read More.

Queen Alalah coronation set for Friday at Cowley College; 5 vie for title

One of five finalists will be named Queen Alalah XCIII Friday night during a coronation that is part of this week's Arkalalah festivities. After three days of online voting, Cowley College students, faculty, staff, and administrators selected the following women as finalists, listed alphabetically: Kinley Botts, Delaney Colquhoun, Lauren Howerton,... Read More.

Week 7 recap: AC, Winfield, Wellington lose; Will wrap reg. reason Friday

Potent ground game helps Rose Hill convincingly hand Wellington second loss  Wellington fell to Rose Hill 55-14 Friday night at Sellers Park, as the Rockets used a dominant rushing attack and a string of Crusader turnovers to take control early. The loss drops Wellington to 5-2 on the season. The Crusaders... Read More.

Advance voting in Cowley County starts Monday; Mail ballots available

Kansans will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, for city and school board elections, with local leadership and ballot questions on the line in communities across the state. The off-year election typically draws lower turnout, but officials are encouraging residents to make their voices heard through early or Election... Read More.