Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

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.

71-year-old Ark City woman is identified as person killed in accident on 77 bypass

Wednesday, March 12

A 71-year-old Ark City woman has been identified as the person killed in the accident on the U.S. 77 bypass Tuesday night, according to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol. Connie J. Hurst was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to an Ark... Read More.

Home in AC allowed to burn after second fire this month occurs on Wed. morning

Wednesday, March 12

A person is in custody and an Ark City home was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning at the same address where firefighters had extinguished a previous blaze earlier this month. Firefighting this time was limited as the structure was allowed to continue burning with approval... Read More.

One person killed, another critically injured in crash on U.S. 77 bypass in Ark City

Wednesday, March 12

A person was killed and another was critically injured late Tuesday on the U.S. 77 bypass in east Ark City. The accident occurred around 10 p.m. just over a mile north of Kansas Ave. A northbound vehicle is said to have collided with a vehicle in... Read More.

Local groups get together to package 20,000 meals for Cowley County food pantries

Tuesday, March 11

The ACES program at Cowley College, in partnership with the local Rotary Club and Central Christian Church, recently held the James Fry Annual Food Packaging Event, continuing a longstanding tradition of fighting food insecurity in the community. This event, originally started many years ago... Read More.

City of Ark City and Cowley College teaming up for Community Clean Up event

Monday, March 10

Cowley College and the City of Arkansas City are teaming up for a Community Cleanup Day on April 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers from across the community will join forces to beautify Arkansas City by removing debris, bundling branches, and assisting residents... Read More.

Cowley County: 81st Rd. east of Ark City to be closed two days for culvert work

Monday, March 10

Cowley County officials have issued a notice to area residents in regard to road work to be done this week. On Tuesday and Wednesday, 81st Rd., between U.S. highway 166 and 272nd. Rd. will be closed to traffic. Culvert work will be done in that... Read More.

SC players to offer a free football clinic for youth 10-13 at the end of the month

Thursday, March 6

Southwestern College football players Arnold Portillo and Eric Erbe, along with the Winfield Recreation Commission are offering a free football camp for youth ages 10-13, on Saturday, March 29, from 4 to 5 p.m., at Richard L. Jantz Stadium. Campers will rotate through various drills... Read More.

Arkansas City Police make vacation watch request form available to fill out online

Thursday, March 6

The Arkansas City Police Department is launching an online Vacation Watch Request program to better serve the community. “Previously, residents had to complete a paper form at the police station to request property checks while away. Unfortunately, this limited our ability to track the checks... Read More.

Southwestern has director and lease in place for new PA program at 800 Main in Winfield

Thursday, March 6

Southwestern College is pursuing accreditation for a physician assistant - physician associate program and has secured a lease on property in Winfield toward that effort. A director for the program has been hired. A class of up to 40 students would be part of the... Read More.

Ponca City’s Brianna Lee is named Cowley College student of the month for February

Tuesday, March 4

Brianna Lee is the February Student of the Month at Cowley College. A dedicated and accomplished 19-year-old student, Brianna maintains a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in Accounting. Originally from Ponca City, Oklahoma, Brianna graduated from Ponca City High School. She is an active member... Read More.

Generator the source of a fire Monday in Ark City that caused extensive damage

Tuesday, March 4

A structure fire Monday afternoon did extensive damage to a local residence, according to Ark City Fire-EMS officials. Around 3:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to a 911 call reporting a fire in the 1500 block of N. 3rd. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story, wood-frame... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

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

71-year-old Ark City woman is identified as person killed in accident on 77 bypass

Home in AC allowed to burn after second fire this month occurs on Wed. morning

One person killed, another critically injured in crash on U.S. 77 bypass in Ark City

Local groups get together to package 20,000 meals for Cowley County food pantries

City of Ark City and Cowley College teaming up for Community Clean Up event

Cowley County: 81st Rd. east of Ark City to be closed two days for culvert work

SC players to offer a free football clinic for youth 10-13 at the end of the month

Arkansas City Police make vacation watch request form available to fill out online

Southwestern has director and lease in place for new PA program at 800 Main in Winfield

Ponca City’s Brianna Lee is named Cowley College student of the month for February

Generator the source of a fire Monday in Ark City that caused extensive damage

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