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Arkansas City senior awarded scholarship at Boys State event this summer

MANHATTAN, Kan. — More than 220 high school students from across Kansas participated in the 2025 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held June 1-7 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Conner Harris, a senior at Arkansas City High School, was awarded the $1,000 American Legion Boys... Read More.

Legacy Foundation seeking nominations for its Spirit of Humanity Award

The Legacy Regional Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2025 Spirit of Humanity Award, an annual recognition for individuals or groups who demonstrate uncommon leadership and action in Cowley and Sumner counties. The award was created in 2016 during the foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration. Each year, the board of... Read More.

Union State continues support of William Newton Healthcare Foundation

Union State Bank is once again demonstrating its deep-rooted commitment to the health and vitality of Winfield and its surrounding areas. As the William Newton Healthcare Foundation prepares for its annual gala, Union State Bank renewed its annual pledge of $10,000, continuing its role as the presenting sponsor. This... Read More.

Fire does extensive damage Sunday to a local business east of Winfield

A commercial building housing Winfield’s Powder Valley Outdoor Sports sustained heavy fire damage early Sunday when flames swept through the warehouse and processing areas, authorities said. The Winfield Fire/EMS Department was dispatched around 2:35 a.m. to 17295 151st Road and found the structure heavily involved. Firefighters launched a defensive attack... Read More.

SC Learning Center for kids gets Legacy Community Foundation grant

The Southwestern College Learning Center has received a $10,000 grant from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation. The SC Learning Center, led by Kelsie Barnhart, director of teaching and learning, and Autumn Watts, director of operations, is a preschool and after school program being offered to the Winfield community by providing... Read More.

County told that June 17 hailstorm does not meet public assistance threshold

Damage done by a June 17 hailstorm in Ark City does not meet the threshold for public assistance funding, Cowley County Emergency Management officials said Thursday. The county, through its Facebook page, said it had been formally notified of that by the Kansas Dept. of Emergency Management. “Although, this means state-administered... Read More.