Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Parolee booked on attempted murder, agg. battery charges after weekend incident in Winfield

Tuesday, June 25

A 24-year-old man - paroled last year after serving nearly five years in prison for aggravated robbery - was arrested following an argument that turned violent over the weekend, according to a statement released by Winfield Police. Police responded just before 10 p.m. Saturday for... Read More.

Cowley Trustees meeting recap: Zach Cooper named Sumner Campus director

Thursday, June 20

Zach Cooper has been named director of the Sumner Campus of Cowley College in Wellington. His appointment was announced Monday during the regular June meeting of the college board of trustees. Cooper has a bachelor’s from Kansas State and a Master’s in Career Technical Education... Read More.

Dr. Danielle Corbett will join staff of SCK Health Primary Care – Ark City later this year

Wednesday, June 19

Belle Plaine native Dr. Danielle Corbett is set to join the team of physicians at SCK Health Primary Care in Ark City. The hospital made the announcement Wednesday. She will start seeing patients locally Oct. 1. Dr. Corbett graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology from... Read More.

Cowley County wheat harvest looking like the best in several years, officials say

Tuesday, June 18

The best Cowley County wheat harvest in a decade? That's what local co-ops are saying this week about high test weights for one of the nation's top crops. “This will probably be our best harvest in ten years as far as quantity,” said Kevin Kelly, longtime... Read More.

Three teens escape vehicle that ended up in Wellington’s Slate Creek Sunday night

Tuesday, June 18

Three juveniles were able to safely escape a vehicle that ended up in Wellington’s Slate creek late Sunday. A 16-year-old driver, who has not been identified by name, was driving a 2007 Hyundai in the Woods Park area when the accident occurred. Around 9:30 p.m.,... Read More.

Winfield police: Woman arrested without incident hours after report of gunshot fired

Monday, June 17

A standoff early this morning in Winfield eventually ended with the peaceful arrest of a local woman. 45-year-old Jesse Simmons, of Winfield, was booked into and remains in the Cowley County Jail. Initial charges include: criminal threat, criminal discharge of a firearm, and interference with... Read More.

Ark City Police release some numbers from recent Click It or Ticket traffic campaign

Thursday, June 13

The Arkansas City Police Department has concluded its participation in the national Click It or Ticket campaign, an initiative aimed at enforcing Kansas occupant restraint, texting, impaired driving, and other traffic laws. The campaign, which involved overtime saturation patrols, resulted in significant enforcement actions to... Read More.

Utility bill troubles have city of Newkirk considering alternatives to conventional mail

Tuesday, June 11

Trouble with the mailing of city utility bills in Newkirk, Okla. has the city considering a plan to avoid conventional mail altogether, according to a monthly report from the office of city manager Ryan Smykil. The city mailed out monthly bills on May 29 and... Read More.

Capt. Pete Rowley named as new fire marshal for the city of Winfield

Monday, June 10

Pete Rowley has been named Winfield’s new fire marshal. Rowley, who was recently promoted to captain/EMT, had his latest promotion announced Monday. He has been with the Winfield Fire/EMS Dept. since 2008. A fire marshal’s duties include investigating fires and determining their causes. They can conduct... Read More.

Public invited to attend statewide meetings to discuss implementation of Kansas Water Plan

Monday, June 10

The Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas Department of Health and Environment are holding a series of local consult workshops to discuss the implementation of the 2022 Kansas Water Plan. The agencies are inviting Kansans to join the conversation and share their... Read More.

$5,000 Legacy grant jump starts 30th Anniversary funding campaign for Cowley BBBS

Monday, June 10

WINFIELD - A grant from Legacy Foundation has helped kick off a fundraising campaign that coincides with Big Brothers Big Sisters 30th anniversary serving this area. The $5,000 grant was recently presented by Legacy Regional Community Foundation to Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Cowley... Read More.

Highway patrol continues probing Cowley County pursuit that ended with crash

Thursday, June 6

The Kansas Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash last week. Around 5:35 p.m. Friday, a highway patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop with a Cadillac passenger vehicle on U.S. 77 highway. The Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept. assisted... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Parolee booked on attempted murder, agg. battery charges after weekend incident in Winfield

Cowley Trustees meeting recap: Zach Cooper named Sumner Campus director

Dr. Danielle Corbett will join staff of SCK Health Primary Care – Ark City later this year

Cowley County wheat harvest looking like the best in several years, officials say

Three teens escape vehicle that ended up in Wellington’s Slate Creek Sunday night

Winfield police: Woman arrested without incident hours after report of gunshot fired

Ark City Police release some numbers from recent Click It or Ticket traffic campaign

Utility bill troubles have city of Newkirk considering alternatives to conventional mail

Capt. Pete Rowley named as new fire marshal for the city of Winfield

Public invited to attend statewide meetings to discuss implementation of Kansas Water Plan

$5,000 Legacy grant jump starts 30th Anniversary funding campaign for Cowley BBBS

Highway patrol continues probing Cowley County pursuit that ended with crash

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