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ACPD arrests four on drug charges

(Photos courtesy ACPD) Four Ark City residents were arrested on drug charges Monday, according to a news release from the Ark City Police Department Friday. "Officers of the Arkansas City Police Department took a proactive step in addressing illegal drug problems within the community by surveilling a residence recognized for possible... Read More.

Ark City Fire/EMS called to house fire late Sunday night

Ark City Fire/EMS responded to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of North 5th Street late Sunday night. According to a news release from the fire department Wednesday, crews were called to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. and when they arrived, found fire in an exterior wall of... Read More.

Winfield Chamber awarded $51K state grant for downtown building renovation

The Winfield Chamber of Commerce has been awarded $51,000 from the state of Kansas. According to a news release from Gov. Laura Kelly's office Wednesday, the Winfield Chamber of Commerce was one of 21 local entities awarded in the latest round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. The governor's office... Read More.

SCK Health names new CFO

SCK Health has a new chief financial officer. According to a news release from the hospital Thursday, Shannon Gray will succeed Debbie Hockenbury, who retired recently after three years in the position. "During her tenure, Debbie helped lead the hospital through the national COVID-19 pandemic, and the change from SCK Health... Read More.

Longtime Cowley College ACES coordinator retires after 27 years

From RAMA PEROO/Cowley College Having worked all over South Central Kansas and beyond on various projects and with different organizations, James Fry, coordinator of Cowley College’s ACES (Academic Civic Engagement through Service) organization, recently announced his retirement from the school after nearly 27 years of employment. When Fry originally started at... Read More.