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Storm wreaks havoc on power poles along Country Club Rd. west of Winfield

An early morning storm knocked out power to more than 1,300 utility customers in west Winfield Tuesday and caused what city officials describe as significant transmission and distribution line damage. According to the City of Winfield, about 50 customers remained without power as of 8 a.m. in an area generally... Read More.

Preliminary autopsy findings show accidental drowning in death of AC man

Preliminary autopsy findings indicate the death of rural Arkansas City resident John Kanelakos was the result of an accidental drowning, according to Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti. The investigation remains ongoing and a final report from the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center could take several weeks. Kanelakos was found dead... Read More.

Ark City schools picks contractor at risk for upcoming school bond projects

The USD 470 Arkansas City Public Schools Board of Education has approved Kansas City-based McCownGordon Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk for the district’s upcoming bond projects. According to the district, a selection committee interviewed three firms before ranking McCownGordon highest with a score of 86.5. The company will work... Read More.

KCC rejects eastern portion of Evergy’s proposed transmission line route

The Kansas Corporation Commission handed transmission line opponents a significant partial victory Tuesday, approving only part of Evergy’s proposed Buffalo Flats to Delaware transmission line route while rejecting the remainder and ordering a new routing study for eastern Cowley County into Oklahoma. The KCC approved the route from the Buffalo... Read More.

Golfin’ for Good Sam tournament raises $13,700 for Presbyterian Manor

Golfers from Arkansas City, Winfield and across the area helped make another year of the annual Golfin’ for Good Sam tournament a success for Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor. The tournament was held earlier this month at Winfield Country Club and raised more than $13,700 for the Good Samaritan program, which... Read More.

William Newton Hospital brings a familiar face back to Cedar Vale clinic

Residents will have a chance later this month to welcome a familiar healthcare provider back to the community. William Newton Hospital is inviting the public to a come-and-go reception for Wes Turner, who recently returned full-time to the Cedar Vale Rural Health Clinic. The meet-and-greet is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19,... Read More.

Crochet the day away: Ark City elementary program meant to bring calm

At first glance, it looks like a quiet indoor recess activity at C-4 Elementary. But inside Deb Richardson’s classroom, students are learning far more than how to loop yarn. During indoor recess, the room is calm and focused as students sit crocheting — trading the usual noise and restless energy... Read More.

Body of Ark City man recovered from the water after hours-long search

A rural Arkansas City man was found dead Tuesday morning following an hours-long search east of Silverdale, after deputies discovered his truck still running near a watershed. According to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 2:45 a.m. to the area of 151st Road for a reported missing... Read More.

Cowley Sheriff conducts investigation of report of missing person near AC

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday has been investigating the report of a missing person in the Silverdale area east of Ark City. Sheriff David Falletti said a media statement in regard to the incident will be released. The person was reported missing in the early morning hours and sheriff’s investigators... Read More.