Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Ark City Police make DUI arrest after crash at Madison underpass Saturday

Monday, September 16

A 20-year-old Ark City man was arrested for DUI Saturday morning following a rollover accident at the East Madison underpass. Christopher Jerome Fischer was booked into the Cowley County Jail just before 8 a.m. In addition to DUI, he also faces a charge for consumption... Read More.

Family escapes as fire burns down home in Parkerfield early Sunday

Sunday, September 15

An early morning fire in Parkerfield Sunday destroyed a residence and took the life of a family pet, according to the Ark City Fire and EMS Dept. Just before 4 a.m., fire crews responded to the report of a house fire at 2509 E. Linden.... Read More.

Ark City Fire, EMS, and police selling T-shirts to raise funds for Piper Leigh Hawkinson

Thursday, September 12

By Shana Adkisson, City of Arkansas City - The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department and Arkansas City Police Department have joined forces to support a local resident in need. The departments are holding a fundraiser for Arkansas City native Piper Leigh Hawkinson, who is currently facing ... Read More.

Head on collision north of Winfield Wed. night leaves multiple people injured

Thursday, September 12

Multiple injuries were reported as a result of a head on collision Wednesday evening on 101st Rd. just north of Winfield. Radio traffic from the scene indicated one person was not breathing and two others were in critical condition. Updates as to the condition of... Read More.

Body found near tracks north of Winfield last month not a victim of foul play

Wednesday, September 11

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office has concluded an investigation into a body found near railroad tracks north of Winfield. No foul play was involved. It has been determined that the person, who was from Wichita, took their own life. No further information will be released. Late... Read More.

Man sustains minor injuries in accident south of Dexter on Tuesday afternoon

Wednesday, September 11

A Colorado driver sustained minor injuries Tuesday afternoon in a single vehicle accident on K-15 south of Dexter, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. 59-year-old Robert Russell, of Rangely, Colo., was southbound on K-15 when his 2004 Chevy Silverado left the roadway, went through the... Read More.

Rock & Brews CEO on plans for a hotel at Braman casino ‘we’re going to do that’

Tuesday, September 10

Legendary rocker Paul Stanley helped open a new slot room - and Rock & Brews brass renewed a promise for a hotel at the Braman casino - making for a festive Sunday along Interstate 35. “Rock & Brews started 14 years ago. We have 25... Read More.

Money quickly raised to help Winfield’s Broken Spoke Clydesdales after hay bales burn

Monday, September 9

An outpouring of community support has rolled in in the aftermath of a fire Friday in Winfield that destroyed 45 bales of hay meant to feed the well-known Broken Spoke Clydesdales. The horses, owned by Mark and Pennie DeCoudres, are sometimes stabled at the Winfield... Read More.

Pair of highway resurfacing projects west of Ark City expected to last about a month

Monday, September 9

Two connected resurfacing projects, involving a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay, will start soon on U.S. 166 in Cowley and Sumner counties. One of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects on U.S. 166 – in Cowley County -- will be from the Sumner/Cowley county line to... Read More.

Wellington utility worker dies Wednesday morning after incident at city’s power plant

Wednesday, September 4

An electric utility worker with the city of Wellington was killed this morning in an accident at the city’s power plant. Around 9:20 a.m., an electric distribution lineman for the city was performing maintenance on wildlife guarding equipment, when he came into contact with an... Read More.

COMING SOON: Ark City Starbucks location is set to open next week, manager says

Wednesday, September 4

Seattle-based coffee king Starbucks expects to open its Ark City location on Monday. The store will be open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Store manager Katrina Law said the store will open as scheduled Sept. 9, barring any unforeseen delays. The store is... Read More.

Labor Day motorcycle accident near Udall leaves one person with minor injuries

Wednesday, September 4

A Labor Day accident Monday afternoon near Udall was likely made less serious by evasive driving on the part of a California motorcyclist. Around 2 p.m., a pair of motorcyclists were westbound on K-15 highway, about 3 miles east of Udall, when an eastbound truck... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Ark City Police make DUI arrest after crash at Madison underpass Saturday

Family escapes as fire burns down home in Parkerfield early Sunday

Ark City Fire, EMS, and police selling T-shirts to raise funds for Piper Leigh Hawkinson

Head on collision north of Winfield Wed. night leaves multiple people injured

Body found near tracks north of Winfield last month not a victim of foul play

Man sustains minor injuries in accident south of Dexter on Tuesday afternoon

Rock & Brews CEO on plans for a hotel at Braman casino ‘we’re going to do that’

Money quickly raised to help Winfield’s Broken Spoke Clydesdales after hay bales burn

Pair of highway resurfacing projects west of Ark City expected to last about a month

Wellington utility worker dies Wednesday morning after incident at city’s power plant

COMING SOON: Ark City Starbucks location is set to open next week, manager says

Labor Day motorcycle accident near Udall leaves one person with minor injuries

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