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River Search For Body Suspended; Accuracy Of Call Questioned

Monday, May 9

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

Monday, May 9

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.

Resurfacing Project Slated For U.S. 177 Between South Haven And Hunnewell

Friday, May 6

Road work is expected to begin May 16 on a 3.5-mile section of U.S. 177 in Sumner County. According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation, the project involves a mill and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on U.S. 177 from the Kansas/Oklahoma state line to the U.S. 81 south... Read More.

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

Wednesday, May 4

(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

Wednesday, May 4

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

Wednesday, April 13

By BRADY BAUMAN The 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.

Southwestern College Announces Selection Of 20th President

Wednesday, April 13

The Southwestern College Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Dr. Elizabeth Frombgen as the college’s 20th President, according to a news release from SC. Frombgen, a political scientist, professor, and administrator with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, will succeed President Brad Andrews who accepted... Read More.

Cowley College Welcomes Sen. Moran Following $225K Appropriations Funding

Monday, April 4

By BRADY BAUMAN ARK CITY -- Cowley College welcomed U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran Friday afternoon at its main campus in Ark City. Moran told KSOK Friday he was able to help secure $225,000 in annual Department of Education federal appropriations Cowley will use for remodeling inside one of the central buildings... Read More.