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Chief: Medical issue led to Winfield accident Saturday; Driver later died

Investigators believe a medical issue was the cause of an accident on Main in Winfield Saturday afternoon, Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong said Tuesday.The driver, 66-year-old Gretchen Reed, a local woman, died a short time after the accident, which happened at Jumpstart convenience store. DeLong said police are waiting...

Report: Winfield man made attempt to unholster arresting officer’s firearm

Police arrested a Winfield man Thursday they said was uncooperative with officers conducting a battery investigation and then grabbed the firearm of an officer attempting to take him into custody. No injuries were reported.38-year-old Kevin S. Redford remained in the Cowley County Jail on Tuesday,...

Ark City girl, 16, injured in rollover accident Monday night on U.S. 77

A 16-year-old Ark City girl was taken to a Wichita hospital Monday night following a single vehicle rollover accident, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.Tylicca Morris was transported to Wesley Medical Center with what were described as possibly serious injuries. No update on her condition...

Ark City gets $240,000 in federal money to help develop road safety plan

The city of Ark City has been chosen to receive $240,000 in federal funding for use in developing a comprehensive Safety Action Plan meant to improve road safety and reduce crashes.The money is part of $1.1 million awarded to Kansas communities as part of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s...

Missouri man arrested for DUI after Summit accident that damaged pole

A Missouri man was arrested early Friday morning following an accident in Ark City that damaged a power pole.Around 3:20 a.m., Ark City police were dispatched to the 1400 block of N. Summit for the report of a motor vehicle accident. A pickup truck pulling a small boat had...

Neosho Falls man dies after vehicle enters river on 81 north of Wellington

A 73-year-old Neosho Falls man was killed Tuesday afternoon when his vehicle overturned into a river about 10 miles north of Wellington.Edward Fitzpatrick was in the northbound lane of U.S. 81 highway when he his 2007 Chevy Silverado went off the road for unknown reasons,...

ACPD releases citation and arrest numbers from traffic enforcement effort

The Arkansas City Police Department recently concluded its participation in the Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign, focusing on ensuring safety and compliance with Kansas traffic laws during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.From the days before Thanksgiving through the holiday weekend, officers conducted overtime patrols...

ACMS Kay Club collects nearly 20,000 food items through its recent drive

Through its annual Richard Potterton Food Drive, the Arkansas City Middle School KAY Club collected 19,725 items to benefit local families and organizations. Over two weeks, students and staff rallied to gather non-perishable food, for key community programs.This achievement highlights the strength of student leadership and a shared commitment...

Southwestern’s annual Eagerheart performances are set for this week

Southwestern College’s 91st annual production of “Eagerheart” will be presented three times. Performances will be Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m., and Sunday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Grace United Methodist Church. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item to be donated to the...

Winfield chief: Investigation into shots fired at Walmart is progressing

Police in Winfield are continuing to investigate an incident Friday in which shots were fired in the parking lot of Walmart at 2202 Pike Rd. Progress is being made, chief Robbie DeLong said Monday afternoon.“Our officers have been following up on information and are making headway but not enough...

Police investigate reports of shots fired in Winfield Walmart parking lot

Winfield Police are continuing to investigate an apparent shots fired incident in the parking lot at Walmart, Chief Robbie DeLong confirmed to Cowley Post.Around 3 p.m. Friday, police and Cowley County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to 2202 Pike Rd. for the report of shots fired....

Woman, 70, arrested for suspended driver license following Winfield crash

A local woman was arrested Friday morning following a minor injury accident that occurred at the intersection of Ninth and Main in Winfield, according to police.70-year-old Joanna Denny, of Winfield, was booked into the Cowley County Jail for driving on a suspended license and no...
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