Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Few issues reported as Ark City, Winfield handle winter weather blast

Tuesday, January 27

Local governments across Cowley County reported few significant issues following a weekend winter storm, crediting coordinated public works efforts and improving weather conditions for keeping roads passable and services largely on track. In Winfield, City Manager Taggart Wall said city crews worked extended hours during... Read More.

Wood-burning stove flue pipe is blamed for a fire in Ark City last week

Monday, January 26

Arkansas City Fire/EMS is reminding residents that safe heating practices and functioning smoke alarms are essential to preventing home fires. A recent residential fire in the 100 block of South 8th Street started when a wood-burning stove flue pipe ignited the attic’s wooden framing. The... Read More.

Waterline break prompts a boil water advisory for the city of Oxford

Saturday, January 24

OXFORD — A waterline break has prompted the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to issue a boil water advisory for the City of Oxford public water supply system in Sumner County. The advisory took effect Saturday, Jan. 24, after the waterline break caused a... Read More.

USD 470 seeks public input as it begins search for next superintendent

Thursday, January 22

Arkansas City Public Schools has launched the search for its next superintendent and is inviting parents, students, staff and community members to share their input. The USD 470 Board of Education has partnered with ESSDACK, a Kansas-based education leadership search firm, to assist with the... Read More.

Grant funding pays for new ultrasound machine at Winfield hospital

Wednesday, January 21

Sunflower OB/GYN at William Newton Hospital has received a $63,000 grant from the Patterson Family Foundation to fund the purchase of a GE Voluson E18 ultrasound machine. The new equipment will be used by the Sunflower OB/GYN team, including OB/GYN K. Daniel Miller, DO, and... Read More.

Langer retiring as local health dept. director; Info on replacement coming soon

Friday, January 16

The Joint Board of Health of Cowley County announced the retirement of Health Dept. Administrator and Public Health Officer Tom Langer, effective at the end of January. Joint board Chairman Dr. John Seitz thanked Langer for his service, noting his impact on the community. “We thank... Read More.

Van collides with another vehicle Thursday night on Ark City roundabout

Friday, January 16

Arkansas City Police responded to a two-vehicle collision at about 6:20 p.m. Thursday at the roundabout in the 1200 block of East Kansas Avenue. According to a preliminary investigation, a Ford Transit van driven by Kenneth Bowen of Ponca City entered the roundabout from the... Read More.

McPherson wins pair of basketball games over Winfield on Tuesday night

Wednesday, January 14

MCPHERSON - The Winfield Viking boys basketball team dropped its fifth straight game Tuesday night, falling 71-55 at McPherson. The Bullpups raced to a 7-1 lead in the opening minutes, but Winfield responded with a 15-6 run and led 16-13 after the first quarter. An... Read More.

Webster Roth has filed for reelection to Kansas House 79th Dist. seat

Wednesday, January 14

TOPEKA — Webster Roth, R-Winfield, officially filed for re-election Monday, seeking another term representing Kansas House District 79. Roth has served in the Kansas House since 2023. In a statement announcing his candidacy, Roth said support for his campaign has grown over the past two... Read More.

AC cops called to ICE effort to apprehend individual

Tuesday, January 13

Arkansas City police said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were in the city Saturday seeking one individual. According to authorities, the individual and a passenger were uncooperative, prompting additional personnel to respond. The situation temporarily blocked 8th Street, creating a safety concern. Arkansas City... Read More.

USD 470 board: Prayer at meetings discussed; Girls bball coach resigns

Tuesday, January 13

The USD 470 Board of Education was advised Monday that including prayer at board meetings would present a significant constitutional risk, according to guidance from the district’s legal counsel. Counsel told board members that school board meetings differ from city or county meetings because students... Read More.

Viking basketball loses both games to Buhler Fri.; Travels to McPherson today

Tuesday, January 13

WINFIELD - The Viking girls fell 26-23 to Buhler on Friday night. Winfield struggled offensively in the first half as they trailed 17-6 at halftime. Winfield allowed just nine second half points but came up short. Winfield got as close as a single point at... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Few issues reported as Ark City, Winfield handle winter weather blast

Wood-burning stove flue pipe is blamed for a fire in Ark City last week

Waterline break prompts a boil water advisory for the city of Oxford

USD 470 seeks public input as it begins search for next superintendent

Grant funding pays for new ultrasound machine at Winfield hospital

Langer retiring as local health dept. director; Info on replacement coming soon

Van collides with another vehicle Thursday night on Ark City roundabout

McPherson wins pair of basketball games over Winfield on Tuesday night

Webster Roth has filed for reelection to Kansas House 79th Dist. seat

AC cops called to ICE effort to apprehend individual

USD 470 board: Prayer at meetings discussed; Girls bball coach resigns

Viking basketball loses both games to Buhler Fri.; Travels to McPherson today

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