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Storms in May and June have brought down 30 power poles in Winfield

It's been a rough year to be a City of Winfield power pole. Straight-line winds that swept through the Winfield area Saturday night snapped transmission poles south of the city, leaving approximately 4,500 electric customers without power, according to City Manager Taggart Wall. The storm caused extensive damage to the city's... Read More.

Police identify man found in south Arkansas City residence

ARKANSAS CITY — Arkansas City police have identified the man who was found dead inside a residence in the 400 block of South 10th Street earlier this week. The deceased was identified as James Thomas Brown VI, 38. His next of kin have been notified, according to the Arkansas City... Read More.

Bid is awarded for major revamping of U.S. 77 between Ark City and Winfield

The Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded a nearly $67.8 million contract for a major reconstruction project on U.S. 77 in Cowley County. Pearson Construction LLC, of Wichita, received the $67,798,669.93 contract to replace pavement on approximately 8.6 miles of U.S. 77 from about 1.9 miles north of the U.S.... Read More.

Sumner Co. authorities recover body of Nebraska man lost in floodwaters

The Sumner County Sheriff's Office has recovered the body of a Nebraska man whose vehicle was swept away by floodwaters Saturday afternoon south of Wellington. Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Venkatesh Doppalaudi of Elkhorn, Nebraska. Deputies were called to the 600 block of South Oliver Road after a witness reported... Read More.

Search suspended Saturday after submerged vehicle is found in Sumner Co.

A search for a possible missing person or persons was suspended Saturday night after rescue crews found no occupants inside a vehicle pulled from floodwaters in southern Sumner County. The incident was first reported by Sumner Newscow. According to Sumner County Sheriff's Capt. Mike Westmoreland, rescue crews responded around 3:30 p.m.... Read More.

Cowley County counselor and longtime Winfield attorney Mark Krusor has died

Longtime Winfield attorney and Cowley County Counselor Mark Krusor has died, his wife, Teresa, announced on social media. He passed away Wednesday night following a brief illness and had been hospitalized in Wichita, according to a Facebook post. Krusor, 74, was a fixture in the local legal community for nearly five... Read More.

USD 470 board recap: District gets educational gift from GE Aerospace

ARKANSAS CITY — The Arkansas City Board of Education received news of a new grant for career education programs Monday night while also delaying action on proposed policy changes involving student cell phone use and staff communication with students. Superintendent Will Pfannenstiel announced that USD 470 has been selected to... Read More.

Leadership Cowley County is now taking applications for Fall 2026 class

Leadership Cowley County is now accepting applications for its Fall 2026 leadership development program. The community leadership initiative is designed to help participants strengthen their leadership abilities, expand their understanding of local issues and build relationships throughout Cowley County. Organizers say the program is intended both for individuals who already recognize... Read More.
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