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Inmate faces new battery charge after incident at Cowley Jail Sunday

One inmate was injured Sunday evening during an incident inside the Cowley County Jail in Winfield, according to Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti. Deputies were called to the facility around 6:40 p.m. for a reported battery. Falletti said Kyle Williams, 39, of Arkansas City, was battered by another inmate, identified... Read More.

Autopsy provides few conclusions in death of woman found near AC

Autopsy findings released last month have done little to answer questions surrounding the death of a local woman whose body was recovered in rural Cowley County this summer. Both the cause and manner of death for 39-year-old Emilie Porterfield Hill were listed as undetermined in a report from the Sedgwick... Read More.

Ark City Fire/EMS hosts a new awards ceremony and Christmas party

The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department celebrated service, tradition and community commitment during its Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony Sunday. The event brought firefighters, families and friends together for what the department hopes will become an annual tradition. The afternoon included the department’s first badge ceremony, years-of-service awards, community service recognitions... Read More.

Winfield swept by Andale Tuesday; Vikes to host Valley center tonight

The Andale girls, ranked #5 in the latest Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) poll, led just 9-2 after the first quarter.  But then their trapping full court press turned Viking turnovers into multiple layups as they outscored Winfield 20-2 in the 2nd quarter and led 29-4 at halftime.  The pressure... Read More.

Suspicious device leads to closure of area near Winfield courthouse Tues.

The following statement was released Tuesday afternoon by Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti: On Dec. 9, 2025, during an active investigation in the 1500 block of Main Street in Winfield, Deputies located unclaimed property at the scene. The item was collected and transported to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office for further... Read More.

Authorities investigate pipe bombs found in Caldwell this weekend

CALDWELL — Police are investigating after three suspicious devices were found Saturday morning at separate locations within Caldwell, prompting road closures and a multi-agency response that included the Wichita Police Bomb Squad and federal authorities. Caldwell officers were first called at about 8:33 a.m. Dec. 6 to the 100 block... Read More.

City commission loosens carport regulations for some AC homeowners

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Commission has approved changes to zoning regulations that will allow some homeowners to build front-yard carports under specific conditions. The amendments were adopted Dec. 2 and come in response to the severe June hailstorm, which left many residents looking for permitted options to... Read More.

Winfield boys win first basketball game of year; Girls come up short

The Winfield girls were held scoreless in the first quarter as Chanute raced out to a 18-0 lead and coasted from there as the Vikings fell 44-24. Winfield eventually found some offense and outscored the Blue Comets 17-16 in the second half. Addison Flaton led all scorers with 10 points.... Read More.

Ark City basketball teams start season with a pair of victories

The Lady Bulldogs made just six baskets on Thursday but defeated Coffeyville Field-Kindley 29-23 behind solid defense and a dominant performance on the boards.  Ark City trailed 18-14 entering the final quarter of play before outscoring the Tornados 15-5. Abrey Weakley came off the bench to lead the team with... Read More.
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