Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Deer time of year: KDOT reminds drivers of seasonal animal strike spike

Tuesday, October 28

Motorists are being reminded to watch for deer on Kansas roadways as collisions typically rise during the fall breeding season. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports that 39 percent of all single-vehicle crashes in 2024 involved a deer. Five people were killed and 674... Read More.

Ark City, Wellington win; Winfield falls to Mulvane in Thursday night games

Friday, October 24

The Arkansas City High School football team sent the seniors out with a win in their final home game as the Bulldogs defeated Newton 40-15 on Thursday night in Arkansas City. Ark City built a 20-0 halftime lead and went on to score a season... Read More.

Wilson Park getting splash pad; City pursuing major playground upgrade

Wednesday, October 22

The Arkansas City Commission has approved two major improvement projects for Wilson Park, advancing the city’s long-term goal of enhancing recreational spaces and family-friendly amenities in the community’s central park. At its Oct. 21 meeting, commissioners authorized a quote from Power Play LLC for $306,500,... Read More.

Winfield’s Conklin named Executive VP, Regional President at RCB Bank

Tuesday, October 21

RCB Bank has announced the promotion of Gregg Conklin to Executive Vice President, Regional President, overseeing operations across 13 markets in the Community Region, including Arkansas City, Winfield, Wellington, Oxford, Douglass and a portion of Oklahoma. He will continue to office in Winfield. Conklin has... Read More.

Southwestern College to host trunk or treat event Sunday in Winfield

Tuesday, October 21

Southwestern College Education Builders will provide a safe and fun place for area youth to gather as they host their annual Trunk-or-Treat from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the base of the college’s 77 Steps. The event is free and open... Read More.

Queen Alalah coronation set for Friday at Cowley College; 5 vie for title

Tuesday, October 21

One of five finalists will be named Queen Alalah XCIII Friday night during a coronation that is part of this week's Arkalalah festivities. After three days of online voting, Cowley College students, faculty, staff, and administrators selected the following women as finalists, listed alphabetically: Kinley... Read More.

Week 7 recap: AC, Winfield, Wellington lose; Will wrap reg. reason Friday

Tuesday, October 21

Potent ground game helps Rose Hill convincingly hand Wellington second loss Wellington fell to Rose Hill 55-14 Friday night at Sellers Park, as the Rockets used a dominant rushing attack and a string of Crusader turnovers to take control early. The loss drops Wellington to... Read More.

Vacant house in Ark City is the scene of structure fire Thursday morning

Thursday, October 16

Arkansas City firefighters responded late Thursday morning to a structure fire in the 300 block of North 8th Street. The call came in shortly after 10:30 a.m. When crews arrived, they found flames showing from the northwest corner of the house and extending into the... Read More.

Advance voting in Cowley County starts Monday; Mail ballots available

Thursday, October 16

Kansans will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, for city and school board elections, with local leadership and ballot questions on the line in communities across the state. The off-year election typically draws lower turnout, but officials are encouraging residents to make their voices... Read More.

Arkansas City’s Billy Sims BBQ isn’t closing, company spokesperson says

Wednesday, October 15

No, the Billy Sims BBQ location at Summit and Radio Lane in Ark City is not closing. The company confirmed that Tuesday afternoon. “We are definitely not closing,” Whitney Beavers, director of operations for the Oklahoma-based chain, said. “We recently hired a brand new GM... Read More.

County to run AC sirens after city scraps emergency management post

Tuesday, October 14

The Arkansas City Commission has approved an updated memorandum of understanding with Cowley County to clarify procedures for activating and maintaining the city’s outdoor warning sirens. The revised agreement, effective Nov. 1, 2025, establishes a consistent, countywide approach to outdoor warning siren activation during severe... Read More.

USD 470 board recap: Foundation donates for music; projects updated

Tuesday, October 14

The Arkansas City Public Schools Board of Education on Monday recognized the V.J. Wilkins Foundation for awarding more than $105,000 in grants to support music and performing arts programs across the district. The $105,192 grant includes $45,192 for new instruments and equipment districtwide and $60,000... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Deer time of year: KDOT reminds drivers of seasonal animal strike spike

Ark City, Wellington win; Winfield falls to Mulvane in Thursday night games

Wilson Park getting splash pad; City pursuing major playground upgrade

Winfield’s Conklin named Executive VP, Regional President at RCB Bank

Southwestern College to host trunk or treat event Sunday in Winfield

Queen Alalah coronation set for Friday at Cowley College; 5 vie for title

Week 7 recap: AC, Winfield, Wellington lose; Will wrap reg. reason Friday

Vacant house in Ark City is the scene of structure fire Thursday morning

Advance voting in Cowley County starts Monday; Mail ballots available

Arkansas City’s Billy Sims BBQ isn’t closing, company spokesperson says

County to run AC sirens after city scraps emergency management post

USD 470 board recap: Foundation donates for music; projects updated

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