Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

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.

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.

Author: Shane Farley

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

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

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

Ark City home sustains smoke damage from minor fire Monday morning

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

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

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

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

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

Cowley names athletes of the month for November and December

Food commodities distribution for Winfield, Udall is set for Monday

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

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