Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

AREA RECAP: Chattam has big night as Winfield advances in football playoffs

Friday, November 1

Winfield sophomore Dane Chattam rushed for 243 yards and three touchdowns Friday night as the Vikings advanced in the Kansas state football playoffs. They were victorious 35-20 at home over Circle.The game at Richard L. Jantz Stadium got off to a slow start with... Read More.

Bids approved for state road projects in Sumner and Cowley Counties

Friday, November 1

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Oct. 16, in Topeka.Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work.These are the Sumner... Read More.

Ark City man arrested twice in same week; Faces drug and theft charges

Wednesday, October 30

Local police arrested an Ark City man twice last week in a pair of unrelated incidents, according to a media statement released Wednesday.37-year-old Corey Dean Erwin remains in the Cowley County Jail, according to online records. Total bond has been set at just under... Read More.

Loneliness to be discussed at event hosted by Southwestern and Legacy

Tuesday, October 29

The Southwestern College Deets Library and the Legacy Foundation will host an event addressing the epidemic of loneliness on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6-8 p.m. The event is at the Deets Library at Southwestern and there is no admission charge. “Building a More Socially Connected... Read More.

Process of moving wind farm crane damages highway 160 near Oxford

Tuesday, October 29

A small portion of U.S. 160 highway between Wellington and Oxford will require repair following the moving of a crane being used to construct a wind farm.On Wed. Oct. 23, the roadway was closed for a time to allow the crane to cross the... Read More.

Ponca City man killed in rollover accident near Winfield Sunday morning

Monday, October 28

A Ponca City man died early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle rollover accident that occurred near Winfield, according to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office.42-year-old Douglass D. Caldwell was transported to the hospital in Winfield and later pronounced deceased. He was reported to be unresponsive... Read More.

Marshall to serve as interim county appraiser at least through first of year

Thursday, October 24

Ryan Marshall will serve as interim appraiser for Cowley County through the first of next year, county administrator Lucas Goff said this week.He replaces Lori Reedy, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this month. State statute governs how county’s must fill appraiser vacancies.At their meeting... Read More.

Remains of Winfield man found following hotel fire in Canada on Saturday

Wednesday, October 23

The remains of a 77-year-old Winfield man have been found at the scene of a large fire that destroyed a hotel in Canada, according to a police report.Eugene “Gene” Earl Spoon had been unaccounted for since the fire at Driftwood Inn in Deer Lake,... Read More.

92nd Arkalalah kicking off in Ark City today; Find all you need to know here!

Wednesday, October 23

Arkalalah’s 92nd year is kicking off today and organizers are excited for you to come out and join in the fun. The executive committee has been visiting live at 95.9 Bob FM each day this week.Chairman Clayton Pappan, Damon Mendoza, Jason O’Toole, Sean Hankins... Read More.

Winfield’s Lilli Sympson finishes in second place at 4A State golf tourney

Tuesday, October 22

Winfield’s Lilli Sympson finished state runner up at the Class 4A girls golf tournament in Hesston. The tournament began Monday and concluded Tuesday.Sympson shot a five-over-par 76 each day to finish with a total of 152. She was 10 strokes behind Addison Douglass of... Read More.

Cowley County sees numerous deer accidents; As rutting peak gets closer

Tuesday, October 22

Motor vehicle accidents involving deer have been more frequent recently, according to various reports from the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office.In just under a week, deputies have responded to seven accidents involving deer. Many of them on the county’s major highways. All but one occurred between... Read More.

Sheriff: Multiple people are injured in morning crash near Udall on Friday

Friday, October 18

Multiple people were injured early Friday when a pickup struck a minivan that was stopped in the roadway with no lights on.Around 4:45 this morning, Cowley County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of K-15 highway near Udall.A... Read More.