Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Ark City High School’s symphonic choir earns gold at Nashville Heritage Festival

Tuesday, March 25

The Arkansas City High School Symphonic Choir recently returned from an unforgettable spring break trip that combined music, culture, and powerful learning experiences across three cities. The journey began in Memphis with a moving visit to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel.... Read More.

Newell Rubbermaid has purchased the former Silgan plastics plant in east Winfield

Monday, March 24

Newell Brands Inc. - owner of Rubbermaid - has bought the former Silgan building on E. 12th in Winfield, according to Cowley County property records. The purchase adds about 160,000 square feet of industrial and, or, warehouse space to Newell Rubbermaid’s already-significant local footprint. In... Read More.

KDOT to survey along K-15 for guardrail improvement project in Cowley County

Saturday, March 22

A field survey for the Kansas Department of Transportation along K-15 in Cowley County is scheduled to begin this week. The survey is for guardrail improvements at seven locations beginning one-third mile east of 31st Road, east to one-quarter mile west of the north K-Read More.

Newkirk ambulance crew continues recovery after crash last Friday during dust storm

Friday, March 21

Two Newkirk medics are continuing their recovery this week after the ambulance they were in was involved in a multi-vehicle accident caused by a dust storm last Friday afternoon. Tim Walker, 54, and Tabron Stanton, 20, were in a 2020 Ford Transit ambulance on Highway... Read More.

Amy Jo McWhirt has been hired as new grant coordinator for Rise Cowley initiative

Thursday, March 20

The RISE Cowley initiative is thrilled to announce the appointment of Amy Jo McWhirt as the new Pathways Grant Coordinator for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas Pathways to a Healthy Kansas program. With a passion for community engagement and a proven track... Read More.

Leadership changes announced for Ark City’s Environmental Services Department

Thursday, March 20

With the recent retirements of longtime City of Arkansas City employees Rod Philo and Tommy Bowman, the Environmental Services Department has welcomed new leadership. Kyle Blubaugh has been promoted to Environmental Services Superintendent, replacing Philo. Blubaugh previously served as Assistant Superintendent under Philo’s leadership. Spencer Stover,... Read More.

Multiple improvements coming to Winfield Fairgrounds this spring and summer

Wednesday, March 19

Private fundraising is at, or near, the goal set to partially finance construction of a new stage at the Winfield Fairgrounds that will be dedicated to the late Rick Meyer. Construction is set to begin in late spring or early summer and be completed... Read More.

Monday night fire causes extensive damage to Newkirk home; Likely electrical in nature

Tuesday, March 18

NEWKIRK — Newkirk firefighters responded to a house fire at 8:53 p.m. Monday in the 500 block of west 7th Street. Newkirk fire chief Adam Longcrier said that when crews arrived the flames were shooting through the roof. “We made an immediate attack on the roof... Read More.

USB mourns the loss of Bill Docking; Celebration of life is next Friday at Cowley College

Saturday, March 15

William R. Docking passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, as a result of ongoing health issues. Bill held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Union State Bank (USB) from 1983 until 2014. He remained active with the bank operations, serving as Chairman Emeritus to... Read More.

Residents able to escape safely from early morning house fire on Fuller in Winfield

Saturday, March 15

Two people were treated for injuries early this morning after escaping a house fire in Winfield. A cause of the blaze remains under investigation, though foul play has been ruled out. Around 5:15 a.m., Winfield Fire-EMS was called to the 1500 block of Fuller for... Read More.

Windy, dusty weather leads to three-vehicle crash near Strother Field on Friday

Friday, March 14

Extreme weather that brought windy conditions - and low visibility - led to a multi-vehicle injury accident in Cowley County Friday afternoon, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The patrol reports a semi was forced to stop on 202nd Rd., just east of 41st Rd.,... Read More.

AC fire: Edgewood Lane home likely total loss after fire in fire pit spreads Wednesday

Thursday, March 13

Embers from a fire pit - that were likely reignited by the wind - caused a fire near Ark City Wednesday afternoon that left a home with extensive damage. Just before 1 p.m., Ark City Fire-EMS was dispatched to Edgewood Lane, in the Crestwood development... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Ark City High School’s symphonic choir earns gold at Nashville Heritage Festival

Newell Rubbermaid has purchased the former Silgan plastics plant in east Winfield

KDOT to survey along K-15 for guardrail improvement project in Cowley County

Newkirk ambulance crew continues recovery after crash last Friday during dust storm

Amy Jo McWhirt has been hired as new grant coordinator for Rise Cowley initiative

Leadership changes announced for Ark City’s Environmental Services Department

Multiple improvements coming to Winfield Fairgrounds this spring and summer

Monday night fire causes extensive damage to Newkirk home; Likely electrical in nature

USB mourns the loss of Bill Docking; Celebration of life is next Friday at Cowley College

Residents able to escape safely from early morning house fire on Fuller in Winfield

Windy, dusty weather leads to three-vehicle crash near Strother Field on Friday

AC fire: Edgewood Lane home likely total loss after fire in fire pit spreads Wednesday

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