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USD 470 reminds public FEMA-approved shelters available if/when severe weather hits

Thursday, March 7

The Ark City school district said in a news release Thursday it wants to the community to be aware of storm shelter locations. "As we enter Spring and the chance for severe weather increases, USD 470 wants to remind the community of the FEMA-approved storm shelters located at each of... Read More.

Holloway sworn in as new ACPD chief

Wednesday, March 6

Jim Holloway was officially sworn in as the new chief of the Arkansas City Police Department during Tuesday's city commission meeting. "Chief Holloway's extensive career with the ACPD spans over three decades," a news release from the city Wednesday morning said. "Graduating from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center as... Read More.

ACHS Jazz Band 4A runner-up at state competition

Wednesday, March 6

The Ark City High School Jazz Band finished as 4A runner-up in the state. The band competed in Tuesday's Kansas Bandmasters Association Jazz Championships at Wichita State University. The Bulldogs were also selected for Outstanding Rhythm Section, Trumpet Section and Levi Graves was awarded Outstanding Trumpet Soloist. "We're incredibly proud of the... Read More.

Strother Field Airport approved for $225K state grant for infrastructure improvements

Tuesday, March 5

Several local and regional airports have been approved for Kansas Airport Improvement Program grants. According to the governor's office Tuesday, Strother Field will receive $225,000 for joint seal and pavement repairs around the T-hangers north of the terminal. Augusta Municipal Airport was approved for $74,520 for a hanger approach and foundation... Read More.

Cause of VFW fire filed as undetermined, but fire marshal says no foul play suspected

Monday, March 4

Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry said Monday the cause of the Feb. 4 fire that gutted the VFW building has been ruled undetermined. However, Mayberry did say arson has been ruled out. "Due to structural damage, investigators were not able to conduct a complete investigation of the second... Read More.

VIDEO: Winfield pharmacist at White House Monday for roundtable discussion on prescription drug costs

Monday, March 4

Winfield's Dared Price, owner of Price Pharmacies, which includes Graves Drug, spoke at the White House in Washington, D.C. Monday. Price, who is also on the National Community Pharmacists Association Board of Directors, was part of a White House Roundtable Discussion titled, "Lowering Healthcare Costs and Bringing Transparency to Prescription... Read More.

Health Dept. receives $50K grant for increased lead testing after high rates found in local children

Monday, March 4

From JUDITH ZACCARIA/Cowley CourierTraveler (Editor’s Note: 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.) The City-Cowley County Health Department has received a grant of $50,000... Read More.

Tech company coming to Wellington to invest $14M in existing manufacturing facility; 110 new jobs projected

Monday, March 4

Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that Elite Harness is investing $14 million in Wellington. According to a news release from the governor's office, the investment is projected to create 110 jobs, adding that Elite Harness will refurbish an existing facility into a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing plant Elite will... Read More.

Winfield Fire Marshal: Commercial building unoccupied at time of blaze, cause under investigation

Sunday, March 3

Winfield police and fire departments, along with the state fire marshal’s office, are investigating a Sunday morning fire that gutted a commercial building on 122 E. 5th. Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry told Cowley Post Sunday afternoon the blaze remains under investigation. No cause of the fire has been released. Mayberry... Read More.

South Kansas Symphony to explore ‘Music from the British Isles’ Sunday at Southwestern

Friday, March 1

The South Kansas Symphony will perform the third concert of its 2023-24 season, titled “A Symphonic Exploration: Music from the British Isles”, at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Richardson Performing Arts Center at Southwestern College. The concert is sponsored by Dr. Bryan & Debbie Dennett. According to a press release from... Read More.

ACHS principal, hired last March, announces she will resign at end of school year

Friday, March 1

Ark City High School Principal Melissa Seacat announced Thursday she will not return to USD 470 after this school year. According to a news release from the school district Friday morning, Seacat will step down as ACHS head principal effective June 30. Seacat was announced as the new... Read More.

ACFD crews battle several grass fires Tuesday

Thursday, February 29

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.

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USD 470 reminds public FEMA-approved shelters available if/when severe weather hits

Holloway sworn in as new ACPD chief

ACHS Jazz Band 4A runner-up at state competition

Strother Field Airport approved for $225K state grant for infrastructure improvements

Cause of VFW fire filed as undetermined, but fire marshal says no foul play suspected

VIDEO: Winfield pharmacist at White House Monday for roundtable discussion on prescription drug costs

Health Dept. receives $50K grant for increased lead testing after high rates found in local children

Tech company coming to Wellington to invest $14M in existing manufacturing facility; 110 new jobs projected

Winfield Fire Marshal: Commercial building unoccupied at time of blaze, cause under investigation

South Kansas Symphony to explore ‘Music from the British Isles’ Sunday at Southwestern

ACHS principal, hired last March, announces she will resign at end of school year

ACFD crews battle several grass fires Tuesday

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