Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Swiss company bringing U.S. headquarters to former Fluid Kinetics building in Winfield

Wednesday, January 22

Schwihag Track and Switch Technology, Inc. has purchased the former IMI Fluid Kinetics building at the Winfield Industrial Park and has chosen Winfield as its new U.S. manufacturing headquarters.The company plans to begin operations at the 30,000 square-foot property with 15 to 25 employees... Read More.

Suspect remains in custody following stand-off at Winfield motel last week

Wednesday, January 22

A Georgia man arrested last week, following a standoff with police at a Winfield motel, remains in the custody of the Cowley County Jail.Michael B. Parham, 48, is being held without bond pending a mental health evaluation at a state facility. Booking charges include... Read More.

Waterline break has led to a boil water advisory for the city of Caldwell in Sumner Co.

Tuesday, January 21

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Caldwell public water supply system located in Sumner County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or... Read More.

Skyline Corp. donates a kennel for use by Cowley County Sheriff’s Office K9

Tuesday, January 21

Ark City’s Skyline Corporation has donated a dog kennel to the Cowley County Sheriff’s office. It will be used to house the office’s K9 officer Fenrir.Skyline - which has long been a producer of portable housing units - constructed the kennel. Jones Towing helped... Read More.

Police reviewing video for clues in morphine theft at Graves Drug in Winfield

Thursday, January 16

Winfield Police are hoping that a review of video will help lead to the identity of a person or people responsible for drugs stolen from a Winfield pharmacy.Graves Drug on Main was burglarized at 3:13 a.m. on Monday. Morphine was stolen from the store,... Read More.

UPDATE: Suspect in custody after stand-off situation Tuesday in Winfield

Tuesday, January 14

UPDATE 7:28 p.m.: 48-year-old Michael B. Parham, of Pine Mountain, Ga., was taken into custody Tuesday by Winfield Police following an hours-long standoff at a motel.Chief Robbie DeLong said the incident began when police were called to Econo Lodge for a battery report. Parham... Read More.

Ark City home sustains smoke damage from minor fire Monday morning

Monday, January 13

At approximately 11:47 a.m. on January 13, 2025, the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the 900 block of South C Street.Crews arrived on the scene at 11:48 a.m. to find heavy smoke from a residence, as reported... Read More.

Cowley Health Dept., Extension Office, offering radon test kits for free

Monday, January 13

January is Radon Action Month in the state of Kansas and the City-Cowley Health Department is partnering with the Cowley County Extension Office to provide radon testing kits to homeowners free of charge. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps from the ground,... Read More.

Dam Jam moving to Winfield Fairgrounds; Expects to book 20 bands

Monday, January 13

The Dam Jam Music Festival has announced plans to move its 2025 show to the Winfield Fairgrounds in July, organizers said in a statement released Monday.Last year’s show was held at Lake Afton in Sedgwick County. Winfield offers the opportunity for upgraded facilities, more... Read More.

Snow and no school make for a busy sledding day in Ark City on Friday

Friday, January 10

More than three inches of fluffy snow and no school on a Friday led to plenty of sledding fun throughout the area.Madden White, at left above, seemed less enthused about a trip down the hill, than her sledding partner, Rayden Wagner. Both were among... Read More.

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Winfield man facing charges in 2 counties

Friday, January 10

A Winfield man remains in custody following an incident in December in which he provided a false name during a traffic stop and then fled on foot.33-year-old Clinton Kilmer was booked in the Cowley County Jail Dec. 16 on charges of criminal possession of... Read More.

Chad Beeson becomes mayor of Ark City; Jay Warren honored at meeting

Friday, January 10

During the January 7, 2025, City Commission meeting, Chad Beeson officially began his term as Arkansas City’s newest mayor. Commissioner Tad Stover was also selected to serve as vice mayor for the upcoming year.The meeting included a heartfelt acknowledgment of outgoing Mayor Jay Warren,... Read More.