Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Wellington man struck by vehicle and killed early Sunday in Wichita

Monday, March 16

A Wellington High School graduate was killed early Sunday after being struck by a pickup truck in a hit-and-run crash in west Wichita. Adam Condit, 29, died after being hit by a truck shortly after midnight, according to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies, along with... Read More.

USD 470 approves superintendent contract for Pfannenstiel; Names assistant

Friday, March 13

The Arkansas City USD 470 Board of Education approved a contract Monday for William Pfannenstiel to serve as the district’s next superintendent and authorized several technology upgrades during its regular meeting. Pfannenstiel will assume the superintendent role July 1, 2026. The board also appointed Braden... Read More.

USD 470 offers reminder about availability of emergency storm shelters

Tuesday, March 10

Arkansas City Public Schools has identified several facilities that may be opened to the public during tornadoes or other severe weather events. USD 470 said the shelters are located at Adams School, 1201 N. 10th; C-4, 11945 292nd Road; Frances Willard School, 201 N. 4th;... Read More.

Livestock killed Monday morning when cattle truck overturns near Winfield

Tuesday, March 10

A cattle truck overturned early Monday morning on U.S. 160 west of Winfield near the livestock sale barn, killing some of the animals on board and shutting down the highway for several hours. The accident occurred at approximately 1:44 a.m. Monday, according to the Cowley... Read More.

AC fire station: New facility plans to be discussed at open house tonight

Monday, March 9

Arkansas City residents will have a chance Monday evening to help shape the future of the city’s fire and emergency services. City officials say the current fire station — a former military armory that has housed the department for decades — no longer meets the... Read More.

School board names Will Pfannenstiel new superintendent of USD 470 in Ark City

Friday, March 6

The USD 470 Board of Education has selected Will Pfannenstiel as the next superintendent of Arkansas City Public Schools. Pfannenstiel, currently the district’s assistant superintendent for business and operations, has accepted the position. Formal approval of his contract is expected during Monday evening’s board meeting. Pfannenstiel... Read More.

USD 470 Superintendent finalist: Dr. Janet Doud

Thursday, March 5

Dr. Janet Doud is one of four finalists being considered for the superintendent position in Arkansas City USD 470. Doud currently serves as assistant superintendent in Augusta USD 402. Her background also includes time as a middle school principal, high school assistant principal, English language... Read More.

Vikings boys see season end with a Sub-State basketball loss at Augusta

Thursday, March 5

The Winfield Viking boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 76-45 loss at Augusta in the first round of the KSHSAA West Sub-State Tournament. The Vikings fell behind 4-2, but an Eli Tagg 3-pointer gave Winfield its first — and... Read More.

Winfield bridge on 160 near fairgrounds to undergo reconstruction soon

Thursday, March 5

A major bridge reconstruction project on U.S. 160 near the Cowley County Fairgrounds in Winfield is scheduled to begin March 16, weather permitting. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the project will reconstruct the U.S. 160 bridge (Ninth Ave.) closest to the fairgrounds to... Read More.

USD 470 Superintendent finalist: Daina Butler

Tuesday, March 3

Daina Butler currently serves as Superintendent of Spearville USD 381. She previously worked as a building principal in that district. Before moving into administration, Daina spent more than 20 years as a classroom teacher in Texas, Colorado, and Kansas. Her background in both teaching and... Read More.

UPDATE: Ponca City woman ID’d as pedestrian killed Saturday near AC

Saturday, February 28

UPDATE: The pedestrian involved in the February 28, 2026 accident on US 77 Highway at 242nd Road has been identified as Kasey Joe Barclay, 32, formerly of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Next of kin notification has been completed. The driver of the silver 2014 Nissan Rogue... Read More.

Winfield woman dies following Friday morning accident on U.S. 160

Friday, February 27

A Winfield woman died Friday morning following a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. 160. Candice Bergeson, 43, was ejected from a blue 2008 Volvo XC70 when it rolled over in the 2000 block of U.S. 160, west of Winfield, at approximately 7:40 a.m., according to... Read More.

Author: Shane Farley

Wellington man struck by vehicle and killed early Sunday in Wichita

USD 470 approves superintendent contract for Pfannenstiel; Names assistant

USD 470 offers reminder about availability of emergency storm shelters

Livestock killed Monday morning when cattle truck overturns near Winfield

AC fire station: New facility plans to be discussed at open house tonight

School board names Will Pfannenstiel new superintendent of USD 470 in Ark City

USD 470 Superintendent finalist: Dr. Janet Doud

Vikings boys see season end with a Sub-State basketball loss at Augusta

Winfield bridge on 160 near fairgrounds to undergo reconstruction soon

USD 470 Superintendent finalist: Daina Butler

UPDATE: Ponca City woman ID’d as pedestrian killed Saturday near AC

Winfield woman dies following Friday morning accident on U.S. 160

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