Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Southwestern College football will host home playoff game on Saturday

Monday, November 18

Southwestern College football continues its 2024 season as the Moundbuilders prepare to host the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars in the first round of the 69th NAIA Football Championship Series (FCS). The game is set for noon, Saturday, at Richard L. Jantz Stadium.The Moundbuilders... Read More.

Feds arrest 77-year-old man in Ponca accused of 1969 Nebraska murder

Monday, November 18

Federal authorities Monday arrested a 77-year-old man in Ponca City who is accused of first-degree murder in the death of a teen in Nebraska in 1969.Joseph A. Ambroz was taken into custody at Copper Ridge apartments by the U.S. Marshals Service. A warrant for... Read More.

Cowley Vball coach Gream grabs coach of year honor for 3rd time in 4 years

Friday, November 15

Cowley College volleyball coach Steven Gream has brought home his second straight KJCCC Division 2 Volleyball Coach of the Year honor. It is his third time for the award in the past four years.The Tigers have won 77 consecutive contests after winning the NJCAA... Read More.

Ark City man, 21, recovering from injuries sustained in motorcycle crash

Wednesday, November 13

Recovery continues for a 21-year-old Ark City man who sustained broken bones and road rash in a motorcycle accident last week.Haydan Stone was released from a Wichita hospital over the weekend, according to his wife, Kaylynn. She credits him wearing a helmet and long... Read More.

Drug probe leads to search warrant and arrest of 3 in Ark City Saturday

Tuesday, November 12

Three people were arrested - two of whom remain in the Cowlye County Jail - following a drug-related investigation conducted by the Ark City Police Dept. over the weekend.18-year-old Makayla N. Robinson, 20-year-old Ryan Matthew Newman and 58-year-old Len Wayne Snow, all of Ark... Read More.

Another drive-thru flu clinic is set for Friday at Winfield Health Dept.

Monday, November 11

A drive thru flu clinic is set for Friday in Winfield. It’s the final drive thru clinic of the season, health officials said.Shots for flu, covid, and RSV will be available. Simply pull up on 8th St. behind the Winfield Health Dept. office, fill... Read More.

Ark City High School students do well at Cowley College Art Prodigy Awards

Friday, November 8

Arkansas City High School art students recently demonstrated their talent and dedication at the Annual Cowley College Prodigy Awards, earning top placements in categories such as ceramics, drawing, digital art, and more.This event showcases high school artists from the region, celebrating their skill, creativity,... Read More.

Pike Road improvement project in Winfield is nearing its conclusion

Friday, November 8

An extensive renovation of Pike Road in Winfield - which serves the commercial area that includes Dillons and Walmart - should be completed by Dec. 1, city officials said Thursday.The $1.6 million project is meant to improve infrastructure, safety and accessibility. The project was... Read More.

Legacy has selected Carlla Pike for its the 2024 Spirit of Humanity Award

Wednesday, November 6

Carlla Pike will be honored with a reception co-hosted by Legacy Regional Community Foundation and Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. In addition to the Spirit of Humanity presentation, the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce will dedicate... Read More.

Trump does well in Cowley County; Alley, Roth win easily; AC library question fails

Wednesday, November 6

President-elect Donald Trump did well on ballots in Cowley County Tuesday night.The Trump-J.D. Vance ticket received 9,102 votes locally, compared to 3,791 for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz.Overall, voter turnout was near 64 percent. At the start of election... Read More.

Cowley County voter turnout 37 percent, even before election day arrived

Tuesday, November 5

Counting is still hours away, but Cowley County Election chief Karen Madison reports that activity at the polls today has been “very steady.”She estimated that as of 1 p.m., about 3,000 people had cast their vote. Judges check in with Madison regularly and she... Read More.

Public meeting will discuss efforts to make area roads and streets safer

Tuesday, November 5

Cowley County and the city of Winfield are seeking public input as they continue to formulate a plan to enhance safety on area streets and roads.On Nov. 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Cowley County Courthouse in Winfield, a public meeting... Read More.