K-55 Bridge Between Belle Plaine, Udall To Be Replaced; Detour Set

Work is expected to begin around Sept. 12 on a nearly $8.23 million bridge replacement on K-55 between Belle Plaine and Udall, a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation said.During the construction, the bridge will be closed, and signs will direct traffic to a detour to the... Read More.

AUDIO: Winfield BOE President Ed Trimmer Discusses November Bond Proposals

Winfield USD 465 will ask voters in November if they support two ballot questions involving infrastructure.One question will ask for the go-ahead to close Country View and Lowell Elementary schools and build one larger, 450-student capacity building for a new elementary school. The proposal also would move district administration... Read More.

Police Called To Ark City Motel For Unattended Death Sunday

An individual was found deceased at a motel in Ark City.According to Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr Thursday afternoon, the incident has been classified as an unattended death."We believe it is natural causes, but are waiting on autopsy results," Burr said. "No foul play is suspected at this... Read More.
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Railroad Work To Close Part Of K-49 Near Mayfield Aug. 22

Part of K-49 in Sumner County will be closed for 24 hours starting Aug. 22 so a railroad can work on a crossing.According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation Thursday morning, the closure will be on K-49 just south of U.S. 160 near Mayfield. The... Read More.

Ark City Firefighters Extinguish Camper Fire Wednesday Morning

 Firefighters extinguished a camper fire Wednesday morning in northwest Ark City.Ark City Fire/EMS responded to the scene around 8 a.m. near 14th Street and Colorado by the Ark City High School baseball/softball fields and Riverview Cemetery.One individual was tended to at the scene, according to scanner... Read More.

Firefighters Respond To Winfield Home Monday Afternoon

Firefighters responded to a house fire Monday afternoon in Winfield.At approximately 3:15 p.m. Monday, the Winfield Fire/EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 1124 Pecan Lane.According to a news release from the fire department Tuesday, the residence was unoccupied at the time and multiple neighbors and a lawn... Read More.
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Cowley College Planning Celebrations In Honor Of 100 Years

The Centennial Committee at Cowley College is putting together special activities for the community, students, and alumni as they prepare to celebrate 100 years of classes being offered at its main campus in Ark City.In honor of 100 years of service, Kansas Lt. Gov. David Toland will be on... Read More.

Mertz Manufacturing Has Immediate Openings

Mertz Manufacturing, an industrial steel equipment manufacturer located in Ponca City since 1927, is hiring multiple people for several positions. We have immediate needs for Assembly Mechanics, Painters and Blasters, Experienced Welders, Welder Trainees for our welding school – where you are paid to learn welding skills. Mertz also needs inventory... Read More.