Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

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.

Portion of 160 will close for several hours Wed. Oct. 23 for wind farm crane

Thursday, October 17

U.S. 160 between Wellington and Winfield is expected to be closed for about six hours on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to allow for a wind farm crane to cross the highway. During that time, a detour will be in place. Depending on the weather, the U.S.... Read More.

Investigators now more certain AC woman was driving vehicle in fatal crash

Thursday, October 17

An investigation is continuing into an accident Sept. 20 that claimed the life of Ark City’s Maleah Archer. Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti said his office believes Archer, 21, was driving the vehicle. “Right now all indications are that the female was driving,” he said,... Read More.

County worker is injured Monday afternoon while mowing on a tractor

Tuesday, October 15

A Cowley County employee was seriously injured Monday afternoon when a tractor with mowing attachment overturned northeast of Dexter. The employee, who was not identified by name, remained at Wesley Medical Center Tuesday, according to Cowley County administrator Lucas Goff. “Our thoughts and prayers are with... Read More.

Cowley Sheriff: Ponca men arrested on trespassing and criminal hunting charges

Tuesday, October 15

Two people were arrested Monday morning after the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office received a report of trespassing and illegal hunting. 28-year-old Dallas Craig, of Ponca City, was arrested for criminal trespassing, criminal hunting, interference with law enforcement and possession of marijuana. 32-year-old Cody Marlar, also... Read More.

C.J. Jennings has stepped down as head basketball coach for AC Bulldogs

Monday, October 14

C.J. Jennings has resigned, effective immediately, as head boys basketball coach at Ark City High School, USD 470 announced Monday evening. Jennings was placed on administrative leave late last month as the district investigated allegations of inappropriate communication between Jennings and a student. Internal investigations... Read More.