Brady Bauman, Author at Cowley Post

Tigers men’s tennis coach accepts assistant job at OU

Tuesday, July 11

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeHaving led the Cowley College men’s tennis team to its first national title in 32 years, Manuel Raga was a hot commodity in the tennis circuit. Despite his love for his alma mater (Cowley College), Raga knew the timing was right... Read More.

Middle school students take part in Cowley College robotics camp

Tuesday, July 11

Learning block coding on a virtual robot, sphero robot, and cues for the Wonder Workshop Dash robot, students in grades sixth through eighth enjoyed a fun week of activities in the Robotics Camp held on Cowley College’s main campus in Ark City, according to... Read More.

AUDIO: Ark City, Winfield first responders talk smack for this week’s Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

Monday, July 10

Ashley Drummond of the American Red Cross brought representatives of various Ark City and Winfield emergency agencies to preview this week's Battle of the Badges Blood Drive Thursday and Friday.Brady Bauman KSOK · Read More.

Longtime Tigers women’s basketball assistant coach taking top job at college in Dallas

Monday, July 10

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegePreparing to enter his 30th year in coaching, Cowley College women’s basketball assistant coach Troy Thrasher will dip his toe back into the head coaching waters after being hired by NCAA Division III Richland College in Dallas.Thrasher, who spent 10 years... Read More.

KBI: Crime down across the board in Sunflower State

Monday, July 10

Crime is down in nearly every category for the state of Kansas in 2022, according to the latest Kansas Crime Index Report released Monday by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement... Read More.

Southwestern College selects OKC transfer for full-tuition scholarship

Saturday, July 8

An Oklahoma City student has been selected by Southwestern College to receive the Full-Tuition Transfer Scholarship.According to a news release from Southwestern College in Winfield, Keir "KJ" Masso will transfer to SC from Oklahoma City University.He plans to major in business administration and participate... Read More.

AUDIO: Burr says it’s best to call police regarding youth and dangerous bicycle riding

Friday, July 7

Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr recently addressed complaints he's seen on social media regarding kids and bicycles.Burr told Bob FM recently he urges parents and guardians to remind their children and teenagers the importance of bicycle safety when riding throughout town."If they see... Read More.

KCC begins public hearings next week on Evergy rate increase request

Friday, July 7

The Kansas Corporation Commission will begin public hearings next week to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s rate increase request and to make comments before the Commission, according to a press release from the KCC.The application, filed with the... Read More.

Fireworks cause Ark City garage fire on July 4

Thursday, July 6

A detached garage caught fire Tuesday night in Ark City and fireworks were deemed to be the cause, according to Ark City Fire/EMS.In a news release from the fire department Thursday, Ark City Fire/EMS and the Winfield Fire/EMS responded to the 1100 block of... Read More.

Recent rains slightly improving drought conditions, but region still far from a significant rebound

Thursday, July 6

Recent rains are providing slight drought relief for the region, according to Cowley County Emergency Management Thursday."With current precipitation from rainfall we are showing a slight positive increase for drought conditions," CCEM posted on its Facebook page Thursday afternoon. "Five to six inches of... Read More.

Hit-and-run, gun threat made a busy Fourth for ACPD

Thursday, July 6

During the days leading up to and on Independence Day, the Arkansas City Police Department responded to 24 fireworks-related calls.According to a news release from the ACPD Thursday morning, no citations were issued by the department concerning fireworks calls. However, officers were busy with... Read More.

Cowley College places fifth in NATYCAA Cup standings

Wednesday, July 5

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeWith one national championship, one national runner-up finish, and several top-20 performances, Cowley College was recently recognized for its athletic success by finishing fifth in the Daktronics NATYCAA Cup standings. More than 200 community colleges figured in the scoring.Iowa Western Community... Read More.