Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Free musical performance is set for April 11 at Southwestern College in Winfield

Tuesday, April 1

Southwestern College and the South Kansas Symphony will present “Yakja Hona,” a Pakistani/Kansas collaborative arts project featuring The Switchgrass String Quartet and The Multifarious Trio, on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. There is no admission charge and... Read More.

Suspect remains in custody after pursuit and Taser incident near Udall Saturday

Tuesday, April 1

A 35-year-old woman remained in the Cowley County Jail Tuesday following a weekend pursuit near Udall that led to her arrest.Samantha R. Socey was arrested on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. Her bond is set at $27,700.Around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, deputies were dispatched to... Read More.

New Hackney Bridge opens to traffic nearly six years after old bridge was closed

Friday, March 28

After years of a closed roadway just off U.S. 77 highway, a new bridge on 222nd Rd. in Cowley County is now open to traffic.In 2019, the Hackney Bridge was closed indefinitely when a wear spot led engineers to determine the structure was no... Read More.

Guinness Book attempt starts in Ark City with event Saturday and Friday proclamation

Thursday, March 27

An attempt to set a Guinness World Record - that’s set to begin in Ark City Saturday - will be recognized by city commissioners at a special meeting.A proclamation for Warren Edwards will be presented just a day before he is to begin his... Read More.

Car and semi collision east of Oxford results in minor injuries for Wichita man Wed.

Wednesday, March 26

One person sustained minor injuries this morning following a collision between a car and semi on U.S. 160 highway near Oxford, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.Around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, 75-year-old Doai Van Do, of Wichita, was eastbound on 160 when he attempted to... Read More.

Ark City High School’s symphonic choir earns gold at Nashville Heritage Festival

Tuesday, March 25

The Arkansas City High School Symphonic Choir recently returned from an unforgettable spring break trip that combined music, culture, and powerful learning experiences across three cities.The journey began in Memphis with a moving visit to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel.... Read More.

Newell Rubbermaid has purchased the former Silgan plastics plant in east Winfield

Monday, March 24

Newell Brands Inc. - owner of Rubbermaid - has bought the former Silgan building on E. 12th in Winfield, according to Cowley County property records.The purchase adds about 160,000 square feet of industrial and, or, warehouse space to Newell Rubbermaid’s already-significant local footprint. In... Read More.

KDOT to survey along K-15 for guardrail improvement project in Cowley County

Saturday, March 22

A field survey for the Kansas Department of Transportation along K-15 in Cowley County is scheduled to begin this week.The survey is for guardrail improvements at seven locations beginning one-third mile east of 31st Road, east to one-quarter mile west of the north K-Read More.

Newkirk ambulance crew continues recovery after crash last Friday during dust storm

Friday, March 21

Two Newkirk medics are continuing their recovery this week after the ambulance they were in was involved in a multi-vehicle accident caused by a dust storm last Friday afternoon.Tim Walker, 54, and Tabron Stanton, 20, were in a 2020 Ford Transit ambulance on Highway... Read More.

Amy Jo McWhirt has been hired as new grant coordinator for Rise Cowley initiative

Thursday, March 20

The RISE Cowley initiative is thrilled to announce the appointment of Amy Jo McWhirt as the new Pathways Grant Coordinator for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Pathways to a Healthy Kansas program. With a passion for community engagement and a proven track... Read More.

Leadership changes announced for Ark City’s Environmental Services Department

Thursday, March 20

With the recent retirements of longtime City of Arkansas City employees Rod Philo and Tommy Bowman, the Environmental Services Department has welcomed new leadership. Kyle Blubaugh has been promoted to Environmental Services Superintendent, replacing Philo. Blubaugh previously served as Assistant Superintendent under Philo’s leadership. Spencer Stover,... Read More.

Multiple improvements coming to Winfield Fairgrounds this spring and summer

Wednesday, March 19

Private fundraising is at, or near, the goal set to partially finance construction of a new stage at the Winfield Fairgrounds that will be dedicated to the late Rick Meyer. Construction is set to begin in late spring or early summer and be completed... Read More.

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Author: Shane Farley

Free musical performance is set for April 11 at Southwestern College in Winfield

Suspect remains in custody after pursuit and Taser incident near Udall Saturday

New Hackney Bridge opens to traffic nearly six years after old bridge was closed

Guinness Book attempt starts in Ark City with event Saturday and Friday proclamation

Car and semi collision east of Oxford results in minor injuries for Wichita man Wed.

Ark City High School’s symphonic choir earns gold at Nashville Heritage Festival

Newell Rubbermaid has purchased the former Silgan plastics plant in east Winfield

KDOT to survey along K-15 for guardrail improvement project in Cowley County

Newkirk ambulance crew continues recovery after crash last Friday during dust storm

Amy Jo McWhirt has been hired as new grant coordinator for Rise Cowley initiative

Leadership changes announced for Ark City’s Environmental Services Department

Multiple improvements coming to Winfield Fairgrounds this spring and summer

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