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BREAKING: Silgan to close in January, 169 layoffs expected

UPDATED: Wednesday, 10:33 a.m. A Winfield plastics manufacturer is closing its doors and will soon begin layoffs of 169 employees. According to a formal notice from the company to employees Tuesday, Silgan Dispening Systems will begin layoffs on January 27 and will end “on or about” March 1. Silgan told employees doors... Read More.

HOLIDAY SNOW: Winter storm blankets region over Thanksgiving weekend

Cowley County and a lot of Kansas closed out the Thanksgiving weekend with a bunch of the white stuff Saturday and Saturday night. In Cowley County, snow totals ranged anywhere from 5 to 7 inches, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita Sunday.

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ back at ACHS Nov. 27 for free showing

From ALISHA CALL/Ark City USD 470 1. Ice Cream; 2. Water fights; 3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV. This is the start of a list of one million things that prove life is beautiful and worth living in the play “Every Brilliant Thing” by Duncan... Read More.

Three SC alum inducted in Natural Science Hall of Fame

Three Southwestern College graduates were inducted into the Natural Science Hall of Fame recently in Deets Library on the campus of Southwestern College in Winfield, according to a news release. The new members are Dustin Wilgers, Stephanie Kesler, and Bryan Dennett. Dennett is a member of the 2022 induction class but... Read More.