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USD 470 summer free meals to run from June 1 to June 26

Arkansas City Public Schools will again provide free summer meals for children throughout the community beginning next month. According to information released by USD 470, free meals will be available for all children ages one to 18 from June 1 to June 26. No registration is required, and children do... Read More.

Fire in South Haven destroys home and kills one person Sunday

A structure fire Sunday night in South Haven claimed the life of one person, according to a report from Sumner Newscow. Around 9:15 p.m., the South Haven Fire Department was dispatched to 111 N. Kickapoo for a structure fire that was reported to be fully involved. Firefighters were able to... Read More.

Ark City police to take part in Memorial weekend Click It or Ticket campaign

As Memorial Day weekend brings heavier traffic to Kansas roads, the Arkansas City Police Department is reminding drivers to buckle up. The department is taking part in the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which runs through June 1 and includes increased enforcement focused on seat belt use. According to federal... Read More.

Rock & Brews, Kaw Nation announce expansion project for Braman casino

The Kaw Nation and Rock & Brews Casino have announced plans for a major expansion at the Braman casino property, including a 25,000-square-foot entertainment center and a new full-service RV park. According to a written release, the project will add a new venue called “R&B Live,” a 1,000-seat entertainment center... Read More.

Storm wreaks havoc on power poles along Country Club Rd. west of Winfield

An early morning storm knocked out power to more than 1,300 utility customers in west Winfield Tuesday and caused what city officials describe as significant transmission and distribution line damage. According to the City of Winfield, about 50 customers remained without power as of 8 a.m. in an area generally... Read More.

Preliminary autopsy findings show accidental drowning in death of AC man

Preliminary autopsy findings indicate the death of rural Arkansas City resident John Kanelakos was the result of an accidental drowning, according to Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti. The investigation remains ongoing and a final report from the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center could take several weeks. Kanelakos was found dead... Read More.

Ark City schools picks contractor at risk for upcoming school bond projects

The USD 470 Arkansas City Public Schools Board of Education has approved Kansas City-based McCownGordon Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk for the district’s upcoming bond projects. According to the district, a selection committee interviewed three firms before ranking McCownGordon highest with a score of 86.5. The company will work... Read More.

KCC rejects eastern portion of Evergy’s proposed transmission line route

The Kansas Corporation Commission handed transmission line opponents a significant partial victory Tuesday, approving only part of Evergy’s proposed Buffalo Flats to Delaware transmission line route while rejecting the remainder and ordering a new routing study for eastern Cowley County into Oklahoma. The KCC approved the route from the Buffalo... Read More.

Golfin’ for Good Sam tournament raises $13,700 for Presbyterian Manor

Golfers from Arkansas City, Winfield and across the area helped make another year of the annual Golfin’ for Good Sam tournament a success for Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. The tournament was held earlier this month at Winfield Country Club and raised more than $13,700 for the Good Samaritan program, which... Read More.
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