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Cowley College Spirit Squad, mascot earn national championships in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Cowley College Spirit Squad turned in a strong showing over the weekend at the DTU The College Classic, earning a national championship, multiple runner-up finishes and additional top honors. The Tigerettes Dance Team led the way, capturing a national title in Team Performance and finishing as... Read More.

Cowley County Humane Society deals with parvo outbreak; Seeks donations

The Cowley County Humane Society is asking for public support as it works to treat a parvovirus outbreak affecting puppies at its facility. According to a statement from the shelter, staff are providing around-the-clock care to infected animals, many of which are described as young and medically fragile. Parvovirus, commonly known... Read More.

Ark City schools report improved attendance, drop in chronic absenteeism

Arkansas City school board members are reporting improved attendance across the district, with overall attendance rising from 93.1 percent to 94.6 percent. District officials also said chronic absenteeism dropped significantly, from 29.5 percent to 16.2 percent. The board also moved forward with construction planning, approving interviews with Simpson Construction, McCowan-Gordon... Read More.

Lauren Rosales has been named new curriculum director for USD 470

Arkansas City Public Schools has selected Lauren Rosales as its next director of curriculum and instruction. Rosales has been with USD 470 for more than 14 years and currently serves as principal at Jefferson Elementary School. Her experience also includes time as a teacher, coach and assistant high school principal,... Read More.

JK Campbell is featured speaker for Southwestern convocation on Thursday

Southwestern College will host its annual Honors Convocation Thursday, April 16, at 4 p.m. in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. Retired Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty J.K. Campbell will serve as the featured speaker. Campbell retired in December... Read More.

Legacy grant helps to complete remodeling project for Cowley Fire Dist. 3

The Legacy Regional Community Foundation has awarded a $6,900 grant to Cowley County Fire District 3 to support improvements to its training facility in Burden. The volunteer fire and emergency medical service department, which serves Cowley County, recently completed its first significant remodel since the station was built in the... Read More.

Sedan man killed in Cowley County rollover accident early Tues. morning

One person is dead and two others were injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash Tuesday morning east of Winfield, according to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched at approximately 7:45 a.m. to the 32000 block of U.S. 160 near 102nd Road for a reported injury crash involving a... Read More.

Ark City schools will open enrollment for next school year later this month

Arkansas City Public Schools will open enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year beginning April 22. Current families can complete enrollment online through the PowerSchool Parent Portal starting that day. Families needing help with enrollment can attend in-person support sessions on April 28 and April 29, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., at... Read More.

City of AC announces outstanding student finalists at an event on Monday

Arkansas City recognized finalists for its 2026 Outstanding Student Award during a reception held Monday at Cowley College’s Brown Center. Students from Arkansas City Middle School, Arkansas City High School and Cowley College were honored for academic achievement and community involvement. Finalists from Arkansas City Middle School are Cara Cales, Brooklyn... Read More.

Sheriff: Pedestrian fatality north of Ark City in February was accidental

Authorities say a fatal pedestrian crash in late February has been ruled an accident. Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti said the investigation determined Kasey Joe Barclay, 32, formerly of Ponca City, Oklahoma, walked into traffic prior to being struck. The crash occurred Feb. 28 at approximately 7:20 p.m. at U.S. 77... Read More.

Program aims to address loneliness, build connections in Cowley County

A community-focused organization is inviting local residents to take part in a paid 12-week program aimed at strengthening neighborhood connections and developing grassroots leadership. The The Neighboring Movement is accepting participants for its Community Animator Network, or CAN, a program centered on building relationships and identifying strengths within local neighborhoods. According... Read More.

Cowley judge rules inmate needs a hearing on reversal of parole approval

A Cowley County judge has ordered a new hearing in the high-profile parole case of Jimmie K. Nelms, ruling the Kansas Prisoner Review Board violated due process when it rescinded his parole last year. Cowley County has jurisdiction in the case because Nelms is currently housed at the Winfield Correctional... Read More.
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