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

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.

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

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.