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USD 470 Superintendent finalist: Daina Butler

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 leadership shapes her approach to... Read More.

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

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 has been identified as Stacy... Read More.

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

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 the Cowley County Sheriff's Office. She... Read More.

Second suspect in December Winfield shooting is arrested in Arkansas

WINFIELD — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the Dec. 21 shooting at an apartment complex in Winfield that left a 24-year-old man critically injured. Joshua Paul Pourciau, 29, was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in northern Arkansas, according to Arkansas State Police. Authorities said a trooper... Read More.

William Newton Hospital in Winfield is hosting large-scale hiring event

William Newton Hospital will host a comprehensive hiring fair Tuesday, March 10, aimed at filling about 30 open positions across clinical and administrative departments. The event will run from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Physicians Pavilion Assembly Room at 1230 E. Sixth Ave., offering applicants a streamlined path... Read More.

Cowley College strengthens commitment to cybersecurity, AI and tech

The Cowley College Board of Trustees met last week in Arkansas City, approving new artificial intelligence courses and highlighting the college’s role in a new statewide workforce partnership. Trustees unanimously approved four new courses: Introduction to AI, AI Security Operations, AI Native Networking and AI-Driven Log Analysis Troubleshooting. The additions... Read More.

Winfield Rec, William Newton Hospital raise money for Isle of Lights

The seventh annual Mile of Lights Fun Run/Walk, hosted in December by the Winfield Recreation Commission and William Newton Hospital, marked its highest-grossing year, raising $3,160.50 for the Winfield Isle of Lights. While frigid temperatures led to fewer participants than usual, 985 people registered for the event. Organizers said it... Read More.

AC hoops drops pair to Andover in final home game; Andover Central Friday

The Arkansas City boys struggled offensively in their final home game of the season, falling 48-32 to Andover. The Bulldogs trailed 23-15 at halftime and 37-21 after three quarters as the Trojans pulled away. Griffin Hand led Andover with 20 points, knocking down six three-pointers. The Trojans improve to 11-8 overall... Read More.
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