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New William Newton CEO takes over with focus on finances, recruitment

Jason Anglin officially took over as CEO of William Newton Hospital this week, bringing more than three decades of healthcare leadership experience to the Winfield hospital. Anglin began Monday, succeeding Gigi Fergus, who served as interim CEO for the past year. The William Newton Hospital Board of Trustees selected Anglin... Read More.

Sale of Ark City’s Jet AirWerks joins local company with global aerospace firm

Arkansas City-based Jet AirWerks was acquired by Connecticut-based Barnes Aerospace in late August, bringing the longtime local aircraft engine repair company under the umbrella of a global aerospace firm. The acquisition closed Aug. 20. Barnes officials said the deal expands the company’s component repair and overhaul business and adds Jet... Read More.

AC firefighters plan a 5K to commemorate 25th anniversary of Sept. 11

Arkansas City firefighters will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a free memorial 5K next week. The Cherokee Strip FOOLS, with support from Ark City Fire/EMS, will host the walk and run from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 11th, at the Poplar Walking Trail. Participants can... Read More.

State review finds Cowley County property appraisal process meets standards

The Cowley County Appraiser’s Office has met state requirements for substantial compliance for the 2026 appraisal year, according to the Kansas Department of Revenue. For property owners, the finding means the state’s independent review found the county is following Kansas requirements in how properties are appraised. It does not mean... Read More.

Fire damages a south Ark City home on Friday evening; Nobody injured

No one was injured in a residential fire Friday evening in the 500 block of South Fifth Street in Arkansas City. Arkansas City Fire/EMS crews were called to the home around 8 p.m. with Winfield and Udall fire departments automatically dispatched for mutual aid. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming... Read More.

Five years after downsizing, GE Aerospace expands to fill Winfield plant

GE Aerospace has expanded its Winfield operations to occupy an entire industrial building on East 19th Avenue, just five years after moving its engine services operation out of the same facility. The expansion nearly doubles GE’s footprint in the building and comes with a considerable investment in the facility and... Read More.

Cowley County Sheriff has a Silver Alert issued for missing woman, 65

UPDATE 7 a.m. Wednesday:  The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that 65-year-old Wanda Fahey was located and is now safe. The statewide silver alert is canceled. ----------------------------------- The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for... Read More.

Ark City shooting suspect Curtis Boone has been released on bond

Curtis Boone, the 69-year-old Arkansas City man accused of shooting his stepson last month, was released from the Cowley County Jail late Monday night after his bond was reduced to $100,000. The reduction was part of an agreement reached between prosecutors and Boone’s defense attorney that also established conditions for... Read More.
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