Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

AC coach on leave as district investigates alleged remarks on Kirk shooting

Thursday, September 18

Anthony Whetstone - a teacher and coach at Ark City High School - is on paid leave while USD 470 investigates remarks he’s accused of making in regard to the shooting of national political figure Charlie Kirk. Parents were informed this week that a staff... Read More.

Ark City Police release numbers for Labor Day DUI enforcement campaign

Wednesday, September 17

The Arkansas City Police Department has wrapped up its participation in the “You Drink. You Drive. You Lose.” traffic enforcement campaign, which ran for two and a half weeks. During the effort, officers conducted overtime saturation patrols to enforce Kansas’ impaired driving laws. In total,... Read More.

S. Kansas Symphony announces 2025-26 season; Several Winf. performances

Monday, September 15

The South Kansas Symphony has announced its 2025-26 season, which will include a world premiere and an expanded schedule with performances in Winfield and three surrounding communities. The orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael Christensen, will perform seven concerts this season, four of them... Read More.

Ponca City Pizza Hut plans move across street to modernized store in 2026

Monday, September 15

Pizza Hut is on the move in Ponca City. The restaurant has purchased the building across the street from its current location on North 14th Street. The spot was most recently home to a cell phone business, and before that, a Starbucks. This will be the... Read More.

Football RECAPS: Winfield just misses first win; AC, Wellington blown out

Sunday, September 14

ALTAMONT - Winfield scored on offense, defense and special teams, but still came up short at Labette County. The Vikings fell behind 13-0 early. Keller Gibson scored on a 47-yard run, and soon after, Carson Andes had a 35 yard fumble return for touchdown. Down... Read More.

Dog on the run in Ark City for nearly 2 years, finally caught after much effort

Sunday, September 14

By SHANA ADKISSON, City of Ark City - When Erica Petry accepted her new role as Animal Control Officer for the Arkansas City Police Department in April, she expected plenty of unusual calls. But nothing prepared her for the saga of Wade, a shy... Read More.

AC flower shop could reopen as soon as next month after scramble to save it

Thursday, September 11

A Kansas girl clicks her heels, makes a wish, and suddenly finds herself exactly where she wants to be. Sound familiar? Ark City’s own Paisley Howerton is living it. This summer, a whirlwind swept her into ownership of the Ark City Greenhouses building at 836... Read More.

Ark City commission to have special meeting Friday to OK fire truck purchase

Wednesday, September 10

Arkansas City commissioners will gather for a special meeting at noon Friday at City Hall, 118 W. Central. The only item on the agenda is authorization of the purchase and lease-purchase financing of a 2025 Ferrara Custom Cinder T-Engine fire truck and related accessories for... Read More.

USD 470 board recap: ACHS FFA students, sponsor to receive national awards

Tuesday, September 9

Arkansas City High School’s FFA program will be recognized on the national stage this fall. Sponsor Kasie Bogart has been selected to receive the Honorary American Degree, while student Stetson Shook will be awarded the American FFA Degree during the National FFA Convention in October. Both honors are among the most prestigious in... Read More.

Winfield Fire EMS Dept. will hold its annual Sept. 11 stair climb on Thursday

Monday, September 8

The Winfield Fire-EMS Department will hold its 8th annual Memorial Stair Climb on Thursday, Sept. 11, at the 77 Steps on the Southwestern College campus. The come-and-go event runs from 5 to 9 a.m. and is free to attend. No registration is required. Faculty, staff,... Read More.

Five from Ark City took part in Kansas Girls and Boys States this summer

Monday, September 8

Five Arkansas City High School seniors took part in Kansas Boys State and Girls State this summer, gaining hands-on experience in government, leadership and civic responsibility. Ark City participants included Mykaylee Goff, Swea Gootee, Kennedy Barnes and Genevieve, who attended Sunflower Girls State, and Conner... Read More.

Ark City gets grant money to convert Wilson Park tennis courts to pickleball

Thursday, September 4

The City of Arkansas City has been awarded a $115,840 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the National Park Service, administered through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The funding will help convert the existing tennis courts at Wilson Park into new pickleball... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

AC coach on leave as district investigates alleged remarks on Kirk shooting

Ark City Police release numbers for Labor Day DUI enforcement campaign

S. Kansas Symphony announces 2025-26 season; Several Winf. performances

Ponca City Pizza Hut plans move across street to modernized store in 2026

Football RECAPS: Winfield just misses first win; AC, Wellington blown out

Dog on the run in Ark City for nearly 2 years, finally caught after much effort

AC flower shop could reopen as soon as next month after scramble to save it

Ark City commission to have special meeting Friday to OK fire truck purchase

Winfield Fire EMS Dept. will hold its annual Sept. 11 stair climb on Thursday

Five from Ark City took part in Kansas Girls and Boys States this summer

Ark City gets grant money to convert Wilson Park tennis courts to pickleball

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