Brady Bauman, Author at Cowley Post

Federal data says Kansas led nation in economic growth for 3rd quarter of 2023

Wednesday, January 3

The Kansas economy grew by 9.7 percent in the 3rd quarter -- the fastest clip in the nation, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.In the 2nd quarter of 2023, Kansas’ economy grew at the second-fastest rate in the nation... Read More.

Baby New Year? Close enough! WNH welcomes its first baby born in 2024 at 3 a.m. Tuesday

Tuesday, January 2

The first baby born in 2024 at the William Newton Family Birthing Center was delivered at 3:04 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2.Ruth Lyman, daughter of Thomas and Tara Lyman of Ark City, weighed six pounds four ounces and was 19 inches long."Proud dad Thomas... Read More.

Authorities investigating early morning New Year’s Day structure fire at Paris Park

Tuesday, January 2

Authorities in Ark City are investigating a structure fire at Paris Park during the early morning hours New Years Day.According to a news release from the Ark City Fire/EMS Department Tuesday afternoon, crews responded to a reported structure fire at approximately 4 a.m. Monday... Read More.

KDOT approves $6M for milling/overlay work on U.S. 160

Tuesday, January 2

The Kansas Department of Transportation approved bids for milling and overlay work on U.S. 160 in Cowley and Sumner counties.According to a news release from KDOT Tuesday, the work will cover nearly 30 miles of highway, with the majority of it in Sumner County.KDOT... Read More.

Kansas District Court Public Access Portal back online

Tuesday, January 2

The portal that allows anyone anywhere to search Kansas district court cases over the internet is back online, but its information is temporarily out of date while courts work to input case information filed on paper, according to a news release Tuesday from the... Read More.

Shoe theft of local retailer added to booking charges for Ark City man

Tuesday, January 2

An Ark City man was arrested last week for stealing shoes from a local retailer.According to the Ark City Police Department on Friday, a report was taken on Dec. 5 from Shoe Sensation, 2139 N. Summit St., of an unknown male taking a pair... Read More.

Looking back at 2023’s top local stories

Saturday, December 30

With the New Year around the corner it's time to take a look at the Top 10 local news stories for 2023.The list has been compiled based on story views via Google Analytics for Cowley Post. No 10: UPDATE: Cowley College board to hold special meeting... Read More.

Body of missing woman found

Monday, December 25

The body of a missing woman was found on Christmas evening east of Winfield in a pond.According to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office Monday night, the deceased was identified as Janet Spoon.Spoon, 69, was first reported missing Saturday.The sheriff's office reports Spoon was found... Read More.

ACPD urges safety for holiday travels; announces DUI enforcement campaign

Friday, December 22

Beginning Tuesday and extending through January 2, the Arkansas City Police Department will participate in the "New Year's Taking Down DUI" traffic enforcement campaign.This collaborative effort includes various law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, united in a mission to... Read More.

ACPD arrests two in battery case

Thursday, December 21

The Ark City Police Department made arrests in a battery case.According to a new news release from the ACPD Wednesday, officers responded to a battery report in the 1500 Block of N. 15th St. early Sunday morning.The victim, a 31-year-old female resident of Ark... Read More.

ACMS Science Teacher Jeff Shaw selected for Pitt State’s Distinguished Service Teacher Award

Thursday, December 21

Ark City Middle School science teacher Jeff Shaw was recently selected for the Distinguished Service Teacher Award from Pittsburg State University, his alumni.Shaw earned a Bachelor’s in Education at Pitt State in 1988 followed by a Master’s at Kansas State University in 1990.He has... Read More.

Woman and child seriously injured in hit-and-run in Winfield; Driver charged with DUI

Wednesday, December 20

Updated: 4:03 p.m.A woman and young boy were seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident late Tuesday night on Main Street in Winfield.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Wednesday morning, a 2011 Ford pickup driven by 23-year-old Audrey Yingling of Winfield was northbound in the... Read More.