Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Ark City woman, 26, dies following rollover accident on 77 early Sunday morning

Monday, October 6

A 26-year-old Arkansas City woman died early Sunday following a single-vehicle rollover on U.S. 77, according to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office.Authorities said Tiffany Dorman was driving a 2018 Jeep Compass southbound in the 30000 block of 77 at about 4 a.m. when she... Read More.

FOOTBALL RECAP: Winfield wins a game rife with penalties; Ark City loses

Monday, October 6

TOWANDA - The Winfield Viking football team captured their first win of the season and spoiled the Circle Thunderbird Homecoming game winning 28-21.The Vikings scored on the opening drive of the game, 5 plays 66 yards, as Elijah Bergeson ran in the touchdown from... Read More.

Winfield Police has Community Night Out set for Oct. 11 at Island Park

Friday, October 3

The Winfield Police Department’s annual Community Night Out will return Saturday, Oct. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Island Park. The free event gives residents the chance to connect with first responders and local organizations. The evening begins with a hot dog meal provided... Read More.

Cowley College reports its enrollment is up for second straight school year

Thursday, October 2

Cowley College is celebrating continued enrollment growth this fall, with preliminary census figures showing a 2.5 percent year-to-year increase in headcount. It marks the first time in recent years the college has posted growth in back-to-back years. The Kansas Board of Regents reported statewide headcount... Read More.

1 OH OH… Cowley volleyball extends years-long win streak to century mark

Thursday, October 2

The No. 1-ranked Cowley College volleyball team stretched its winning streak to 100 matches Wednesday with a 25-16, 25-10, 25-9 sweep at Fort Scott. The Lady Tigers, who haven’t lost since 2022, improved to 19-0 overall and 5-0 in the Jayhawk Conference as they pursue... Read More.

Ark City schools already reporting improvements from new phone policy

Wednesday, October 1

Arkansas City Public Schools says its new phone policy is already paying off, with administrators, teachers and students reporting calmer classrooms, stronger connections and more focused learning. The “Disconnect to Reconnect” initiative, launched in August, requires students to secure their phones in Yondr pouches during... Read More.

Beloit motorcycle rider hospitalized following crash on 77 south of Winfield

Monday, September 29

WINFIELD, Kan. — A motorcyclist was seriously injured Saturday afternoon in a collision on U.S. 77 at Quail Ridge Drive, according to Winfield police. The crash happened about 1:30 p.m. when a southbound 2025 Kia K4, driven by 41-year-old James Mesker of Wellington, attempted to... Read More.

UPDATE: KDOT makes update to plans for RR work on 77 at Strother Field

Sunday, September 28

The Kansas Department of Transportation will reduce U.S. 77 to one lane in each direction at Strother Field beginning Monday (Sept. 29) for railroad work on the BNSF crossing between Arkansas City and Winfield. Northbound traffic will be restricted starting Sept. 29, but the highway... Read More.

AREA FOOTBALL RECAP: Lights out at Bulldog Stadium; Winfield record set

Saturday, September 27

ARK CITY - Andover led Arkansas City 7-0 with 52 seconds left in the first quarter when Friday night’s game was halted after the stadium lights went out and would not come back on. The Trojans had the ball, facing second-and-seven at their own... Read More.

U.S. 160 near Winfield will be closed on Oct. 6 for railroad track repairs

Friday, September 26

U.S. 160 will be closed to through traffic on the west side of Winfield beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, for railroad crossing work, the Kansas Department of Transportation announced. Traffic will detour north from Wellington on U.S. 81 to K-55, then east through... Read More.

USD 470: ACHS coach, teacher has been reinstated to his job after review

Wednesday, September 24

Anthony Whetstone, a teacher and coach at Arkansas City High School, has been reinstated to his job after being placed on paid leave earlier this month. USD 470 notified parents this week that, “after a thorough review, the district has reinstated a high school staff... Read More.