Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

USD 470 wrap: Hands on career training, Roosevelt building report discussed

Tuesday, February 10

Hands-on career training, steady academic gains and major planning decisions took center stage at the USD 470 Ark City school board meeting Monday. Board members received an update on Career and Technical Education programs, which connect classroom learning to real-world careers in agriculture, business, health... Read More.

Ark City commissioners break ground on the Wilson Park splash pad

Tuesday, February 10

Arkansas City commissioners held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to mark the opening of a new splash pad at Wilson Park, a long-planned improvement aimed at expanding family-friendly amenities in the city’s central park. The approximately 3,600-square-foot splash pad is located near Birch Street between First... Read More.

Sumner County jury to continue deliberations in murder trial this morning

Monday, February 9

WELLINGTON — A Sumner County jury deliberating in the case of Dennis “Wade” Farley was dismissed for the weekend Friday after failing to reach a verdict. Jurors requested a transcript of testimony from key witness Stephanie Dixon. The court recorder prepared the transcript over the... Read More.

Ark City basketball teams drop pair of games to Eisenhower on Tuesday

Wednesday, February 4

BoysThe Ark City High School boys basketball team jumped out to a 23–17 lead after one quarter against Eisenhower at Bulldog Gymnasium, shooting 75 percent early, but the Tigers got 28 points and 11 rebounds from Roman Harper and outscored the Bulldogs by 20... Read More.

Car and driver end up in canal as result of accident in AC Sunday morning

Tuesday, February 3

ARKANSAS CITY — Arkansas City police responded early Sunday to a single-vehicle accident that involved a car entering a canal. Officers were called at approximately 2:20 a.m. Sunday to the 400 block of West Adams Ave., where they found a red 2015 Ford Focus resting... Read More.

Arson is suspected cause in Tuesday morning structure fire in Winfield

Tuesday, February 3

WINFIELD — Fire crews were called to a structure fire early Tuesday at a home in the 1400 block of Menor Street. Emergency crews were dispatched around 8:50 a.m. and found smoke and flames coming from the southwest corner of the residence, according to the... Read More.

City-Cowley health department picks Allyson Henley to succeed Langer

Monday, February 2

Cowley County health officials have selected a familiar face to lead the local health department, appointing longtime staff member Allyson Henley as its new administrator and public health officer. Henley has spent the past five years with the Cowley County Health Department, most recently serving... Read More.

Texas pedestrian hurt Thurs. while crossing highway near Belle Plaine

Monday, February 2

A 60-year-old Houston man was seriously injured Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing U.S. 81 near K-55, about two miles west of Belle Plaine in Sumner County. The crash happened around 8:15 p.m. in Sumner County. Authorities say the pedestrian was... Read More.

Local boxer wins his debut fight this weekend at an event in Joplin, Mo.

Monday, February 2

Victor Pu Sánchez, a 16-year-old boxer training at TRFC Boxing & MMA in Arkansas City, won his debut bout this past weekend at the “Joplin vs. The World – Vol. 3” event in Joplin, Missouri. TRFC Boxing & MMA is a locally owned boxing and... Read More.

Winfield police arrest 18-year-old female after vehicle strikes residence

Thursday, January 29

An 18-year-old Winfield woman was arrested last week after a vehicle struck a residence, according to police. Officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle crash in the 1800 block of E. Seventh Ave. at approximately 1:48 a.m. on Wed., Jan. 21. During the investigation,... Read More.

Investigation finds threatening call had no link to Winfield hospital

Thursday, January 29

WINFIELD — William Newton Hospital officials on Thursday provided additional details about a brief lockdown earlier this week, saying the incident stemmed from a threat made to an out-of-state casino that investigators initially believed might be linked to the hospital’s phone system. Hospital spokesperson Sarah... Read More.

Winfield hospital was briefly on lockdown on Wednesday

Wednesday, January 28

WINFIELD — William Newton Hospital was placed on lockdown for about 15 minutes this afternoon because of a security concern, according to hospital spokesperson Sarah Johnson. Johnson said hospital administration worked with the Winfield Police Department and determined there was no threat to the hospital... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

USD 470 wrap: Hands on career training, Roosevelt building report discussed

Ark City commissioners break ground on the Wilson Park splash pad

Sumner County jury to continue deliberations in murder trial this morning

Ark City basketball teams drop pair of games to Eisenhower on Tuesday

Car and driver end up in canal as result of accident in AC Sunday morning

Arson is suspected cause in Tuesday morning structure fire in Winfield

City-Cowley health department picks Allyson Henley to succeed Langer

Texas pedestrian hurt Thurs. while crossing highway near Belle Plaine

Local boxer wins his debut fight this weekend at an event in Joplin, Mo.

Winfield police arrest 18-year-old female after vehicle strikes residence

Investigation finds threatening call had no link to Winfield hospital

Winfield hospital was briefly on lockdown on Wednesday

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