Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Cowley names athletes of the month for November and December

Wednesday, January 8

With the start of the spring semester, Cowley College recently announced its November and December Athletes of the Month.The November Male Athlete of the Month is freshman wrestler Evan Rodriguez, while the November Female Athlete of the Month is sophomore Sara Puskus.The December Male... Read More.

Food commodities distribution for Winfield, Udall is set for Monday

Tuesday, January 7

The commodities distribution for the Winfield and Udall area is set for next Monday at the Winfield Fairgrounds.Distribution is set for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A large shipment of food will be received to be distributed to families meeting the income guidelines. The... Read More.

City of Ark City will begin offering commission meetings live on YouTube

Tuesday, January 7

Beginning this month, the City of Arkansas City will stream all City Commission meetings live on YouTube. Links to the live streams will also be shared on the City's official Facebook page, making it easier than ever for residents to stay informed and engaged... Read More.

KBI: AC man accused of sex crimes dies while out on bond

Friday, January 3

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office have new information about an Arkansas City man charged with multiple child sex crimes. On Dec. 28, around noon, Brian W. Black, 40, was found dead outside of his residence in Arkansas City. Black... Read More.

New county commissioner Jim Maxwell set to be sworn in on Tuesday

Friday, January 3

Newly-elected Dist. 2 Cowley County Commissioner Jim Maxwell will be sworn into office at the commission’s regular meeting Tuesday night in Winfield.Just before that, the commission will recognize the service of departing commissioner Bob Voegele, who served two four-year terms. Voegele lost his reelection... Read More.

Boy born Wednesday in Winfield is the first New Year baby for 2025

Friday, January 3

The first baby born in 2025 at the William Newton Family Birthing Center in Winfield, joined a festive family. Armani Mateo Amezcua was delivered at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday to parents Daiten Amezcua and Cindy Martinez of Arkansas City. Mom Cindy was also born on... Read More.

Ring explains how Neighbors app works after bogus crash post circulates

Monday, December 23

Blackhawk helicopters, meteors, Chinese satellites… what the heck was going on Saturday night? Depending on who you ask around Winfield and Cowley County, you’re bound to get a different answer.Hackles were raised that evening when a Ring Neighbors app message indicated a military helicopter... Read More.

Winfield house fire contained to second story; No injuries, cat rescued

Saturday, December 21

Everyone inside a Winfield home was able to escape safely from a house fire late Saturday morning. A family cat was rescued.Around 11:20 a.m., Winfield Fire Dept. was called to 1021 E. Eighth for the report of a fire. They arrived to find a... Read More.

City details efforts to fully recover from cyber attack at AC water plant

Wednesday, December 18

Comprehensive recovery efforts have Ark City’s water treatment plant operating normally following a ransomware attack that occurred this fall, the city said through a written announcement released Wednesday.A review ultimately determined that “no sensitive data was accessed or exfiltrated during the attack. However, the... Read More.

Report of a teen coerced into a vehicle leads to Ark City man’s arrest

Monday, December 16

An investigation into a November incident in which a 14-year-old girl was coerced into a vehicle, has led to the arrest of a 25-year-old Ark City man. The female was eventually dropped off the day of the incident and was unharmed.Marvin Andres Chica-Batz was... Read More.

Ark City First Nazarene reminds public of free Clothes Closet on Saturdays

Monday, December 16

First Church of the Nazarene’s free Clothes Closet in Ark City is experiencing more incoming clothes than outgoing clothes, so organizers would like to remind the public they are open every Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.This is a ministry of Ark City Nazarene and... Read More.

Ark City man, 22, is accused of pulling a gun following traffic accident

Saturday, December 14

A 22-year-old man from Ark City was arrested Thursday after being accused of brandishing a firearm following a traffic accident at Radio Lane and Summit.Teige Bastion was booked into the Cowley County Jail on charges of criminal threat, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.... Read More.