Southwestern College Announces Its ‘Masterbuilders’ For 2021-22

Masterbuilders for the 2021-2022 academic year at Southwestern College in Winfield were named during Honors Convocation recently, according to a news release from SC Tuesday.The honor of Masterbuilder is given to graduating seniors who best typify the spirit of Southwestern, the college said.The Student Government Association initiates the process... Read More.

BREAKING: Individuals Found At Gasino With Gunshot Wounds Identified

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the four individuals who were found with gunshot wounds at the 7 Clans Gasino north of Newkirk early in the morning on May 3. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office Tuesday afternoon, the individuals at the Gasino... Read More.

Cowley College Machine Tool Students Tour Galaxy Technologies In Winfield

The Cowley College Machine Tool Technology class from the Sumner Campus in Wellington was on-site at Galaxy Technologies in Winfield Monday.According to a news release from Cowley, Daniel Brooks, Cowley College Career and Technical Education instructor, brought five of his students to learn more about Galaxy’s machining and tooling... Read More.

Junebug Jog Adds Cycling For 33rd Year

Registration is open for the Winfield community’s 33rd Annual Junebug Jog events on Saturday, June 11, hosted by William Newton Hospital, Winfield Recreation Commission, and Walnut Valley Outpost.“Our goal is to promote health, wellness, and active lifestyles for people of all ages in Winfield and the surrounding communities,” William... Read More.

River Search For Body Suspended; Accuracy Of Call Questioned

Updated: 8:21 p.m.ARK CITY — Authorities are questioning the legitimacy of a call made to police Monday afternoon regarding the report of a body floating down the Walnut River.Cowley County Sheriff Dave Falletti confirmed to KSOK Monday evening, “Afraid so at this point.”Falletti said police thoroughly searched the river... Read More.

Cowley College Conducts 99th Commencement

A total of 216 students participated in Cowley College’s 99th Commencement exercises Saturday inside W.S. Scott Auditorium, according to a news release from Cowley Monday.Along with the conferring of degrees, Glen and Lisa Virden were named the recipients of Cowley’s Outstanding Tiger Alumni Award.Glen Virden is currently a special... Read More.

7 Clans Says Staff Performed ‘Lifesaving’ First Aid To Shooting Victim

(Editor's Note: KSOK News Director Brady Bauman contributed to this report)Casino staff performed lifesaving first aid to one of the shooting victims at the 7 Clans Gasino convenience store north of Newkirk early Tuesday morning, according to a news release from 7 Clans Casino Wednesday."The personnel at the convenience... Read More.

One Of Four Shooting Victims Found At Gasino Released From Wichita Hospital

One shooting victim discovered at 7 Clans Gasino north of Newkirk early Tuesday morning has been released from the hospital.According to a news release from the Cowley County Sheriff's Department Wednesday morning, the shooting victim, who has yet to be identified by authorities, was released from Wesley Medical Center... Read More.

Health Dept. Report Says A Third Of Winfield, Ark City Residents Had COVID

By BRADY BAUMANThe City-Cowley County Health Department reports several Cowley County communities had 25 percent or more of its population infected with COVID-19 throughout the pandemic.According to a news release from the health department, Winfield and Ark City communities saw a third of its residents test positive for the... Read More.