Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

ACPD releases numbers from recent Click It or Ticket traffic enforcement efforts

Thursday, June 5

The Arkansas City Police Department recently participated in the 2025 Click It or Ticket enforcement campaign, conducting overtime saturation patrols to crack down on violations of Kansas occupant restraint, texting, impaired driving, and other traffic laws. Over the course of the campaign, officers made a... Read More.

Moderate flooding expected this week as the Walnut River crests at Winfield

Wednesday, June 4

Moderate flooding is expected on the Walnut River in Winfield as a result of heavy rains that fell Tuesday in the Wichita area. As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, the river was at 16.6 feet and expected to continue rising to a crest of 28.5 feet... Read More.

Ark City teenagers turn idea, trailer and hustle into a rolled ice cream business

Wednesday, June 4

By ALISHA CALL, USD 470 - Arkansas City High School senior Hannah Schandorf didn’t just look for a summer job, she helped build one. With the spark of an idea and the support of friends and family, Hannah and her friend Ella Duncan co-launched The... Read More.

Kansas Tourism grant to help fund more tipis at Pumpkin Pants Ranch near Ark City

Tuesday, June 3

John and Shelley Gardner have secured a grant to help fund the next expansion of their Pumpkin Pants Ranch in rural Ark City. Last week, Lieutenant Gov. and Sec. of Commerce David Toland announced that 21 projects supporting 32 communities had received Kansas Tourism attraction... Read More.

Citizens Bank of Kansas promotes Macias to position of Wichita Market President

Tuesday, June 3

The Board of Directors of Citizens Bank of Kansas has appointed Chris Macias as the new Market President for Wichita. Macias joined CBK in 2014 and has over 25 years of banking experience. He currently serves as a Commercial Lender and Community Bank President for... Read More.

Traffic complaint Sunday leads to arrest of semi driver on U.S. 160 near Winfield

Tuesday, June 3

A 46-year-old man remained in jail Tuesday morning after the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office investigated a traffic complaint over the weekend. Chadwick R. Barrow, of Cashion, Okla., was arrested and booked into the Cowley County Jail on charges of reckless driving, possession of meth, drug... Read More.

KDOT resurfacing project to start this month on K-55 in Cowley and Sumner

Monday, June 2

A Kansas Department of Transportation resurfacing project on K-55 in Sumner and Cowley counties will start later this month. The project will start the week of June 16, weather permitting. The project is in Sumner County from the K-55/U.S. 81 junction east to the Sumner/Cowley county... Read More.

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.

Author: Shane Farley

ACPD releases numbers from recent Click It or Ticket traffic enforcement efforts

Moderate flooding expected this week as the Walnut River crests at Winfield

Ark City teenagers turn idea, trailer and hustle into a rolled ice cream business

Kansas Tourism grant to help fund more tipis at Pumpkin Pants Ranch near Ark City

Citizens Bank of Kansas promotes Macias to position of Wichita Market President

Traffic complaint Sunday leads to arrest of semi driver on U.S. 160 near Winfield

KDOT resurfacing project to start this month on K-55 in Cowley and Sumner

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

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

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

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

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

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