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ACFD crews battle several grass fires Tuesday

Ark City firefighters were busy with several grass fires Tuesday -- including one that forced evacuations of casinos north of Newkirk near the stateline. According to a news release from Ark City Fire/EMS Thursday morning, the first incident was reported at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday in the vicinity of Lord... Read More.

Local health department testing shows alarming spike in lead levels among area children

From JUDITH ZACCARIA/Cowley CourierTraveler (Editor's Note: CourierTraveler Publisher David A. Seaton contributed to this story. Reporting for this story was underwritten by a children's health grant from the Kansas Newspaper Foundation made possible through the Legacy Regional Community Foundation for the use of all media outlets.) Concerned groups who put together troubling... Read More.

City of Ark City announces public entrance changes for City Hall

The City of Ark City has announced changes to its public entrance policy. According to a news release Monday morning, City Hall will have only two designated public entrances beginning Monday. They will be the main entrance on Central Avenue and the handicapped entrance on the north side of the building. "Visitors... Read More.

USDA approves nearly $10M in water infrastructure funds for Belle Plaine, Burden

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved nearly $10 million in funds for the cities of Burden and Belle Plaine for infrastructure improvements. According USDA Kansas State Director for Rural Development Christy Davis Wednesday, the loans and grant are part of nine infrastructure projects across the state funded by USDA totaling $22.4... Read More.

KDOT approves over $300K for rail rehabilitation work in Cowley County

Over $300,000 in Kansas Department of Transportation funds is coming to Cowley County for short line rail rehabilitation. According to a news release from the governor's office Tuesday, South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad's application for funds was approved for $319,802 for what Topeka labeled as "major rehabilitation" work for short... Read More.

Annual WNH, Winfield Rec fun run raises over $2,500 for Isle of Lights

The Mile of Lights Fun Run/Walk raised $2,690 for Winfield Isle of Lights. "December’s Mile of Lights Fun Run/Walk continued its record-breaking streak with over 800 people registered for the 5th-annual event hosted by the Winfield Recreation Commission and William Newton Hospital," a press release from WNH stated Tuesday. William Newton... Read More.

Starbucks to take spot of closed Ark City bowling alley property

A Starbucks is coming to Ark City. According to the City of Ark City Monday, the city recently received and approved building permits for the construction of a Starbucks coffee chain at the site of the former Hillcrest Lanes bowling alley at 2400 N. Summit. Starbucks was founded in 1971 in... Read More.