Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

KDOT: U.S. 160 between Winfield and Oxford to be resurfaced soon

Monday, October 7

U.S. 160 between Oxford and Winfield will be resurfaced as part of a pair of state projects set to begin later this month.That work is expected to begin sometime around Oct. 21 and be completed by Dec. 1.Because the work to be done is... Read More.

Enrollment stays about the same at Southwestern; Retention improving

Friday, October 4

Enrollment appears to be holding steady at Winfield’s Southwestern College, according to recently released numbers from the school.Last week, SC reported a 20th-day enrollment of 570 full-time undergraduate students for the fall semester with a total headcount on main campus in Winfield at 613.The... Read More.

Ark City has master plan to upgrade city’s aging water distribution system

Thursday, October 3

Ark City is set to embark on a drinking water system improvement master plan meant to upgrade aging infrastructure and improve operational efficiency, city officials announced this week.This plan includes introducing a cost-of-service rate model aimed at ensuring water cots are distributed fairly across... Read More.

Cowley County Appraiser Lori Reedy has died; Had served since 2017

Wednesday, October 2

Current Cowley County Appraiser Lori Reedy has died, according to a statement released Wednesday morning by county administrator Lucas Goff.Reedy had served in her position since 2017 and was about a year short of completing a second four-year appointment. No details of her death... Read More.

AC head basketball coach placed on administrative leave, district confirms

Monday, September 30

Ark City boys head basketball coach C.J. Jennings has been placed on administrative leave, according to the USD 470 school district.They issued the following statement today in regard to questions about Jennings' status:“The administration at Arkansas City High School has received a report of... Read More.

26-year-old suspect remains in jail following run from authorities Thursday

Monday, September 30

A 26-year-old man was arrested early Friday after fleeing from authorities who were investigating a traffic complaint. He remained in the Cowley County Jail Monday morning.Jaylen R. Jones was booked on charges of theft, flee and elude and driver’s license.Just before 10 p.m. Thursday,... Read More.

November ballot will include question to increase support for AC Library

Thursday, September 26

The following was submitted by Mendy Pfannenstiel, director of the Ark City Public Library.Voters in the USD 470 public school district will have the opportunity to vote on a proposal regarding changes to the Arkansas City Public Library’s funding structure and service area.The ballot... Read More.

Oklahoma man arrested after altercation with Winfield Police at festival

Tuesday, September 24

Two Winfield Police officers sustained minor injuries, and a 34-year-old man was arrested, in an altercation that occurred Friday night at the Walnut Valley Festival.Nathen D. Stephenson, of Locust Grove, Okla., was booked into the Cowley County Jail on charges of battery on a... Read More.

Undersheriff: Fatal accident investigation ongoing; Excessive speed a factor

Monday, September 23

Law enforcement investigators are continuing attempts to establish the exact circumstances of an accident early Friday morning that claimed the life of 21-year-old Maleah Archer of Ark City.Cowley County Undersheriff Christina McDonald - in response to questions from Cowley Post Monday - said her... Read More.

Start of resurfacing on U.S. 166 is delayed a week due to recent weather

Monday, September 23

Two connected resurfacing projects on U.S. 166 in Cowley and Sumner counties have been delayed by recent weather.The work is now expected to begin around Tuesday, Oct. 1, and be completed around Nov. 8. It had been set to begin today.One of the Kansas... Read More.

Ark City will get $700,000 in grant funding for F Street bridge project

Monday, September 23

Ark City is set to receive $700,000 in funding for improvements to the F Street bridge.Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Dept. of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed recently announced $40 million in projects to be funded.The Ark City bridge, located on F just north of... Read More.

Cybersecurity incident Sunday at AC water treatment plant prompts precautions

Sunday, September 22

A cybersecurity attack early Sunday prompted city officials in Ark City to switch to manual operations at its water treatment facility. The city’s water supply remains safe, officials said in a written statement Sunday afternoon.Authorities were promptly notified, and precautionary measures were taken to... Read More.