Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Winfield Fire Chief Vince Warren will retire from the department in September

Tuesday, July 1

Winfield Fire Chief Vince Warren has announced he will retire from his position in early fall, the city announced on its website Tuesday. Warren has spent 28 years in fire service. He joined the Winfield Fire Dept. in Oct. 2002 as a firefighter and over... Read More.

Winfield Vets home resident celebrated 100th over the weekend in Wellington

Tuesday, July 1

Paul Ybarra - a D-Day survivor and two-time Purple Heart recipient - celebrated his 100th birthday over the weekend in his hometown of Wellington. Ybarra is currently a resident of the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield. His birthday, June 25, 1925 was recognized by the... Read More.

KDOT: Resurfacing of K-15 near Dexter is scheduled to begin later this month

Tuesday, July 1

A Kansas Department of Transportation resurfacing project on K-15 in eastern Cowley County is scheduled to begin later this month, conditions permitting. The project will chip seal from the U.S. 166 junction to the U.S. 160 junction. It’s a stretch of roadway that passes through... Read More.

More than $2,000 in fireworks is stolen from Burden student fundraising stand

Monday, June 30

A fireworks stand - operated by the student organization for Central Burden Schools USD 462 - was the victim of theft sometime after closing on Sunday. District officials said via Facebook that more than $2,000 in fireworks were taken. Burden Police have been contacted and... Read More.

A fire on Saturday night destroys an Ark City garage and burns two vehicles

Monday, June 30

A garage was destroyed, and cars were burned, in a fire late Saturday in Ark City, fire officials said. An exact cause of the blaze has yet to be determined and an investigation is ongoing. Damage was estimated at $50,000. Around 10 p.m., the Ark City... Read More.

Fireworks sales start Friday in Ark City; Fire Marshal offers a list of safety tips

Thursday, June 26

Fireworks sales in Arkansas City will begin Friday under a one-time seasonal extension approved by the City Commission. During a recent meeting, the Commission voted to temporarily extend the permitted sale and detonation of fireworks within city limits through Saturday, July 5, 2025, in... Read More.

AC Senior Center director says they’re working to avoid gap in meals service

Wednesday, June 25

The City of Arkansas City, the Arkansas City Senior Center, and the South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging are working together to ensure continued meal service for local seniors as the current Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels contract comes to an end. The... Read More.

Cowley County deputy is ‘fine’ after being briefly stuck in vehicle on Tuesday

Tuesday, June 24

A Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputy - who was briefly stuck inside of a vehicle Tuesday afternoon - has been treated for heat related injuries and released. Cowley County Sheriff Dave Falletti said the man was stuck in the vehicle for seven to 10 minutes. Multiple... Read More.

Hydrant flushing going on this week in southeast Ark City; Will continue into July

Tuesday, June 24

The City of Arkansas City will continue its annual fire hydrant flushing program this week, with crews moving into southeast Arkansas City. Work was to begin Monday and continue through at least early July. Environmental Services Department personnel will be flushing Section 2, which includes... Read More.

Accident Friday near South Haven claims the life of 22-year-old Ark City man

Saturday, June 21

An Ark City man died late Friday night in an accident north of South Haven in Sumner County, according to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol. Jordan L. Wade, 22, was dead at the scene of the single-vehicle accident that occurred just before 9:30... Read More.

Dam Jam Music Festival calls off show for this year; Plans to return in 2026

Friday, June 20

The Dam Jam Music Festival - scheduled for next month at the Winfield Fairgrounds - has been postponed until 2026. Earlier this year, festival officials announced that they were moving the festival to Winfield under a three-year contract with the city of Winfield. City manager... Read More.

Storm update: City offers reminder about licenses for contractors, sales people

Thursday, June 19

Following recent storms, contractors and salespeople have been going door-to-door offering services such as roofing, hail, and windshield repair. The City of Arkansas City reminds residents that any individual engaging in door-to-door sales must first obtain a valid Private Premises License from the City. It... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Winfield Fire Chief Vince Warren will retire from the department in September

Winfield Vets home resident celebrated 100th over the weekend in Wellington

KDOT: Resurfacing of K-15 near Dexter is scheduled to begin later this month

More than $2,000 in fireworks is stolen from Burden student fundraising stand

A fire on Saturday night destroys an Ark City garage and burns two vehicles

AC Senior Center director says they’re working to avoid gap in meals service

Cowley County deputy is ‘fine’ after being briefly stuck in vehicle on Tuesday

Hydrant flushing going on this week in southeast Ark City; Will continue into July

Accident Friday near South Haven claims the life of 22-year-old Ark City man

Dam Jam Music Festival calls off show for this year; Plans to return in 2026

Storm update: City offers reminder about licenses for contractors, sales people

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