Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Two from Cowley County elected to ‘mayor’ positions at Boys State Kansas event

Wednesday, June 5

Two Cowley County students - who will be seniors next school year - have been elected mayors of their respective cities at Boys State of Kansas. Colby Minson, of Arkansas City, senior-to-be at Dexter High School, was elected Boys State mayor for the city of... Read More.

Just 1 of 7 Cowley County government positions will be contested in August primary

Tuesday, June 4

The filing deadline passed Monday for the Aug. 6 primary elections and just one of seven Cowley County government positions will be contested, according to filing information available online. Cowley County Commission District 2, which includes the southern portion of the county including Arkansas City,... Read More.

OHP identifies two people killed in accident east of Blackwell on Monday evening

Tuesday, June 4

BLACKWELL — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that two Blackwell residents died and a Ponca City woman was in fair condition following a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 5:14 p.m. on Oklahoma 11 and north S Street, five miles east of Blackwell on Monday. Troopers... Read More.

21-year-old Ark City man arrested following multiple hit-and-run accidents last weekend

Friday, May 31

A 21-year-old Ark City man was arrested last Saturday for DUI and other charges following an investigation into multiple hit-and-run accidents within the city. Gunner Chase Cravens was arrested and booked into the Cowley County Jail with bond set at $1,200. He has since posted... Read More.

Cowley County Fair officials remind you to use website to buy your grandstand tickets

Thursday, May 30

Organizers of the Cowley County Fair are warning against a scam involving grandstand event tickets for the fair, which happens in August. To ensure a proper ticket buying experience, fair officials said, you should simply visit the fair’s website at CowleyCountyFair.com. A safe and... Read More.

Man is injured in scaffolding collapse at Ark City Business on Thursday morning

Thursday, May 30

A man - yet to be identified by name - is in stable condition following injuries sustained in a scaffolding collapse at Skyline Homes in Ark City. Late this morning, the Arkansas City Fire-EMS Department responded to a call regarding a traumatic injury at 315... Read More.

Newly-renovated Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk is set to open in June

Thursday, May 30

By SHARON ROWEN, KayNewsCow.com NEWKIRK — The remodeled Kay County Courthouse is scheduled to open to the public on June 10. The $16 million project has been in the works since 2021. County Commissioner Shane Jones said that the district court offices will be closed June... Read More.

Camera system detects suspect vehicle, Wellington police arrest Texas murder suspects

Tuesday, May 28

Wellington Police arrested two people Sunday that are suspects in a recent Texas murder investigation. Eli Gaibeth Martinez Sanchez, 23, of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Deja Shanta Burt Roberts, 24, Fort Worth, Texas, are currently being held in the Sumner County Jail without bond. They... Read More.

Saturday storm downed limbs and took out power; AC will do limb pick up Tues.

Monday, May 27

A quick-hitting storm Saturday night brought down tree limbs and did some property damage in Cowley County. In Winfield, city officials reported that just over 1,000 utility customers were without power for a time following the storms. Crews worked to restore service and just a... Read More.

Winfield Fire seeks tips as it probes suspicious fire that occurred early Thurs.

Friday, May 24

The Winfield Fire Dept. is seeking information from the public as it investigates what is described as a “suspicious” fire that occurred Thursday morning. Around 4:15 a.m., fire/ems crews were called to 316 E. Fifth Ave. lot 15A for the report of a structure fire.... Read More.

Search warrant served in Ark City over the weekend leads to two drug-related arrests

Thursday, May 23

A search warrant served at an Ark City home last weekend has resulted in the arrests of two local men. Ark City Police and the Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept. executed that warrant in the 800 block of South 6th Street. A search was conducted as... Read More.

Wichita man with federal warrant remains in Cowley County Jail after incident last week

Wednesday, May 22

A Wichita man - with an active warrant issued by the U.S. Attorney General’s Office - was arrested last week following an incident at Creekstone Farms in Ark City. 28-year-old Ephesus Kago, 28, was booked into jail on charges of obstructing a law enforcement officer,... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Two from Cowley County elected to ‘mayor’ positions at Boys State Kansas event

Just 1 of 7 Cowley County government positions will be contested in August primary

OHP identifies two people killed in accident east of Blackwell on Monday evening

21-year-old Ark City man arrested following multiple hit-and-run accidents last weekend

Cowley County Fair officials remind you to use website to buy your grandstand tickets

Man is injured in scaffolding collapse at Ark City Business on Thursday morning

Newly-renovated Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk is set to open in June

Camera system detects suspect vehicle, Wellington police arrest Texas murder suspects

Saturday storm downed limbs and took out power; AC will do limb pick up Tues.

Winfield Fire seeks tips as it probes suspicious fire that occurred early Thurs.

Search warrant served in Ark City over the weekend leads to two drug-related arrests

Wichita man with federal warrant remains in Cowley County Jail after incident last week

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