Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Ark City High boys head basketball coach job open again after Hankins departs

Friday, May 30

Ark City High School is back looking for a head boys basketball coach following the quick departure of Terril Hankins.Earlier this month, Cowley Post reported that Hankins had been hired by USD 470 to fill the job. David Boxman was serving as Bulldogs coach... Read More.

KDOT to conduct guardrail survey in area south of Ark City starting next week

Friday, May 30

The Kansas Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin a field survey along U.S. 77 in Cowley County next week.The survey will cover approximately 500 feet of the highway about 1,000 feet north of 306th Road. This data collection, which is set to begin... Read More.

Jazz pianist and singer Justin Echols to perform at Burford Theatre next month

Thursday, May 29

Internationally recognized jazz musician Justin Echols will perform at the Burford Theatre later next month.The show is June 21 and a dinner option is available for those who make reservations by June 13. Tickets with dinner are $45 and balcony seating without dinner is... Read More.

More searching conducted in Cowley County, and still no sign of missing woman

Thursday, May 29

Continued searching in northeast Cowley County has yet to lead area authorities to missing Overland Park woman Jerry McConnell.A dive team was at the search location Thursday rechecking bodies of water in what is a large search area. Sheriff David Falletti estimated “several hundred”... Read More.

Ponca City man injured in rollover accident south of Ark City Saturday afternoon

Sunday, May 25

A Ponca City man was injured Saturday afternoon when his vehicle rolled multiple times in an accident south of Ark City.32-year-old Jordan Elston was transported to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita for suspected serious injuries, according to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol.... Read More.

City of Winfield offers new online interactive cemetery map in time for holiday

Thursday, May 22

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, the city of Winfield has launched a new online interactive cemetery map that officials call “a powerful tool designed to provide residents, genealogists, and visitors with easy access to burial information from the comfort of their homes.”Visit the... Read More.

Sheriff: Woman still not found after grid search of property near Cambridge Thurs.

Thursday, May 22

Jerry McConnell, of Overland Park, was not found Thursday, following another day of searching at a location near Cambridge in rural Cowley County.The 81-year-old woman’s vehicle was discovered this week abandoned near where the search has been conducted. Very extensive aerial, ground and water... Read More.

Sex offender pleads guilty to aggravated battery for January stabbing in Ark City

Wednesday, May 21

The suspect in a January stabbing in Ark City pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of aggravated battery. Sentencing is set for July 8.Wearing an orange Cowley County Jail jumpsuit, 55-year-old Sean M. Boydston appeared in person before Judge Chris Smith in Cowley County... Read More.

Missing woman’s car found in Cowley County; extensive search happening to find her

Tuesday, May 20

An extensive search was being conducted Tuesday for a missing Overland Park woman for whom a statewide Silver Alert was recently issued.81-year-old Jerry McConnell’s vehicle was found abandoned in an area near Cambridge in Cowley County, Sheriff David Falletti said by phone this evening.... Read More.

STANDOFF: South Haven man held on $1M bond after shooting investigation Mon.

Tuesday, May 20

A shooting investigation, and subsequent standoff between a South Haven man and Sumner County authorities, ended with the man’s arrest.32-year-old Will S. Eaton was booked into the Sumner County Jail on a charge of attempted murder in the second degree. He remained in jail... Read More.

Lynn busy getting Ark City cemetery ready for approaching Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 20

At Riverview Cemetery on West Kansas Avenue, the quiet hum of mowers and blowers signals the approach of Memorial Day. Cemetery Sexton Marcus Lynn has been putting in long hours to ensure the grounds are respectfully maintained in time for one of the year’s... Read More.

Winfield inmate convicted of killing trooper in 1978 has parole decision reversed

Tuesday, May 20

A 78-year-old resident of the Winfield Correctional Facility - who was to be paroled - has had a decision to release him rescinded.In March, the Kansas Prisoner Review Board had granted parole for Jimmie Nelms. He was sentenced to consecutive life terms plus nine... Read More.