Shane Farley, Author at Cowley Post

Cowley College board OKs budget, vehicle purchases at Monday meeting

Friday, August 22

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College trustees on Monday approved the school’s 2025-26 budget and signed off on vehicle purchases for the Sumner Campus and the Criminal Justice program.Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration Holly Harper said the $6.7 million tax levy is... Read More.

Suspects in Ark City kidnapping case appear in court Thursday afternoon

Thursday, August 21

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Two Arkansas City men accused in a weekend kidnapping case made brief court appearances Thursday in Cowley County District Court.Luis Miguel Dominguez, 35, and Jose Fernando-Lux Morales, 24, appeared in person before District Judge Christopher Smith. An interpreter was present,... Read More.

Arkansas City senior awarded scholarship at Boys State event this summer

Wednesday, August 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. — More than 220 high school students from across Kansas participated in the 2025 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held June 1-7 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Conner Harris, a senior at Arkansas City High School, was awarded... Read More.

Legacy Foundation seeking nominations for its Spirit of Humanity Award

Tuesday, August 19

The Legacy Regional Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2025 Spirit of Humanity Award, an annual recognition for individuals or groups who demonstrate uncommon leadership and action in Cowley and Sumner counties.The award was created in 2016 during the foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration.... Read More.

Two Ark City men arrested after investigation into kidnapping, sexual assault

Monday, August 18

Two Arkansas City men were arrested early Sunday after police said a woman was kidnapped from an Oklahoma casino and sexually assaulted. Police were called about 1:18 a.m. Aug. 17 to the 1600 block of South Sixth Street for a possible kidnapping. A caller reported... Read More.

Ark City Police again taking part in “You Drink. You Drive. You Lose” campaign

Thursday, August 14

Drivers who get behind the wheel after drinking can expect to see more police on the roads in Arkansas City later this month. From Aug. 16 through Labor Day, Sept. 1, the Arkansas City Police Department will join law enforcement agencies across Kansas in the... Read More.

Cowley College hosts statewide meetings; local Sen. Larry Alley honored

Wednesday, August 13

It was a busy few days on the Cowley College campus in Ark City as the school recently played host to community college leaders from all over Kansas.From July 31 to Aug. 2, the Kansas Association of Community College Trustees and Presidents (KACC) and... Read More.

USD 470 asking voters this fall to OK bond spending for school improvements

Wednesday, August 13

Members of the USD 470 board of education in Ark City Monday voted to put a bond issue question on the ballot in November.Full details about specific projects, taxes and voting will be released soon, district spokesperson Alisha Call said. Voters will be asked... Read More.

Union State continues support of William Newton Healthcare Foundation

Monday, August 11

Union State Bank is once again demonstrating its deep-rooted commitment to the health and vitality of Winfield and its surrounding areas. As the William Newton Healthcare Foundation prepares for its annual gala, Union State Bank renewed its annual pledge of $10,000, continuing its role... Read More.

Fire does extensive damage Sunday to a local business east of Winfield

Sunday, August 10

A commercial building housing Winfield’s Powder Valley Outdoor Sports sustained heavy fire damage early Sunday when flames swept through the warehouse and processing areas, authorities said.The Winfield Fire/EMS Department was dispatched around 2:35 a.m. to 17295 151st Road and found the structure heavily involved.... Read More.

Fire causes damage to Winfield home Sat.; First responder taken to hospital

Sunday, August 10

A structure fire on West 6th in Winfield Saturday night caused significant damage to the front of a home and sent one first responder to the hospital. Around 8:15 p.m., Winfield Fire/EMS crews were called to 2408 W. 6th after reports of smoke and flames.... Read More.

SC Learning Center for kids gets Legacy Community Foundation grant

Friday, August 8

The Southwestern College Learning Center has received a $10,000 grant from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation.The SC Learning Center, led by Kelsie Barnhart, director of teaching and learning, and Autumn Watts, director of operations, is a preschool and after school program being offered to... Read More.