Local Archives - Page 11 of 102

Cowley College pitcher Barrett Morgan is drafted by the Boston Red Sox

Wednesday, July 16

After helping the Cowley College baseball team to a 44-11 record and a top-10 national ranking in the final regular season poll, right-hander Barrett Morgan was selected this week by the Boston Red Sox in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball draft.Morgan was dominant in the team's... Read More.

Longtime AC tennis coach Louderback named to Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

Wednesday, July 16

Retired Ark City tennis coach J.C. Louderback will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony next month.Louderback coached the Bulldogs in tennis for 36 years and won three state championships as a coach in 1989, 90 and 92. He also coached 20 singles and... Read More.

Contractor is picked to remove and replace a historic stone bridge near Dexter

Monday, July 14

Newton-based Bridges Inc. has been chosen as the contractor to replace the historic Pudden Bridge which crosses Grouse Creek near Dexter. Just under $1.36 million has been approved for construction, according to an announcement from the Kansas Dept. of Transportation. Salina-based Kirkham Michael had a bid approved for the project’s... Read More.

Manslaughter charge brought against Ark City man for July 3 crash near Newkirk

Monday, July 14

An Ark City man was arrested Saturday and is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a fatality traffic accident that occurred July 3 north of Newkirk, Okla.36-year-old Robert D. Mahoney was booked into the Kay County Detention Center on charges of first degree manslaughter, two counts of causing... Read More.

SWAT Team called in, Winfield man arrested following disturbance late Thurs.

Friday, July 11

Regional SWAT Team members arrested a local man early this morning following an investigation into a disturbance at a Winfield residence.49-year-old Jeffrey D. Milner, a previously convicted felon, remained in the Cowley County Jail Friday afternoon. Booking charges include criminal threat, criminal restraint, aggravated battery and battery.Just before midnight... Read More.

Boydston is sentenced to prison for a January stabbing incident in Ark City

Tuesday, July 8

Sean M. Boydston was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison Tuesday on a charge resulting from an Ark City Police stabbing investigation earlier this year.Judge Christopher Smith sentenced the 55-year-old Boydston to 136 months in the custody of the Kansas Dept. of Corrections on a sole count... Read More.

Winfield Police and Cowley Sheriff offers 15th edition of Citizens Police Academy

Tuesday, July 8

The Winfield Police Department and Cowley County Sheriff’s Office are once again hosting their adult citizens police academy, set to start August 28. The 15th run of the academy will educate citizens about the police department and sheriff’s office organizations, operations, and roles in the communities they serve.Participants gain... Read More.

County Commission issues statement on passing of former commissioner Bonfy

Tuesday, July 8

Cowley County Commissioners have issued a public statement regarding the passing of former county commissioner Dick Bonfy.Bonfy passed away Sunday at the age of 90. He served more than 20 years on the commission and was well known for his activity and service within the community.Below is the statement... Read More.

SCK Health moving Radio Lane Clinic onto hospital campus in cost-cutting effort

Wednesday, July 2

SCK Health will move its Radio Lane Clinic to the hospital campus on Patterson Parkway this fall in what it described as a “decisive move to strengthen its financial foundation and ensure long-term sustainability.”No layoffs are planned.The move is expected to take place over the next three months with... Read More.

Winfield Fire Chief Vince Warren will retire from the department in September

Tuesday, July 1

Winfield Fire Chief Vince Warren has announced he will retire from his position in early fall, the city announced on its website Tuesday.Warren has spent 28 years in fire service. He joined the Winfield Fire Dept. in Oct. 2002 as a firefighter and over the years steadily climbed the... Read More.

Winfield Vets home resident celebrated 100th over the weekend in Wellington

Tuesday, July 1

Paul Ybarra - a D-Day survivor and two-time Purple Heart recipient - celebrated his 100th birthday over the weekend in his hometown of Wellington.Ybarra is currently a resident of the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield. His birthday, June 25, 1925 was recognized by the Wellington City Council and Thursday... Read More.

KDOT: Resurfacing of K-15 near Dexter is scheduled to begin later this month

Tuesday, July 1

A Kansas Department of Transportation resurfacing project on K-15 in eastern Cowley County is scheduled to begin later this month, conditions permitting.The project will chip seal from the U.S. 166 junction to the U.S. 160 junction. It’s a stretch of roadway that passes through Dexter.This project will refresh the... Read More.