Local Archives - Page 21 of 112

Man revived Sunday after police called for an overdose at Winfield restaurant

Wednesday, July 23

Local police and Winfield Fire-EMS responded to a report of a man who appeared to be overdosing in the bathroom at a fast-food restaurant. Officers were dispatched Sunday to Wendy’s, 1617 Main, for an adult male who was not breathing. Employees of the restaurant were performing CPR and police... Read More.

Ark City schools will host a public meeting to discuss facilities; bond proposal

Tuesday, July 22

Arkansas City Public Schools will host a Community Information Forum on Thursday, Aug. 7, to share details about potential school facility improvement projects and an upcoming bond proposal. The forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Arkansas City Middle School Auditorium. All parents, staff, community members, and stakeholders are... Read More.

Former Cowley player Gus Freeman joins Tiger baseball team as asst. coach

Tuesday, July 22

Known as a leader and a person with a passion for baseball, former Cowley College catcher Gus Freeman was recently announced as the new assistant coach for the Tiger baseball team. Freeman takes over for the recently departed Brock Buckingham, who left Cowley after 16 seasons to become the head... Read More.

AC manager: City working every avenue to help businesses recover from hail storm

Friday, July 18

City officials in Ark City Friday said they’re continuing to pursue every possible avenue in helping local businesses to recover from a hail storm in June that caused extensive damage. Some affected business owners have shared struggles with handling the cost of recovery and fear they could be out... Read More.

USD 470 welcomes families sending kids to PreK and Kindergarten for first time

Friday, July 18

By ALISHA CALL, USD 470 - With the start of a new school year around the corner, Arkansas City Public Schools is excited to welcome families who are sending their children to PreK or Kindergarten for the first time. “We know this is a big milestone for families,” said Tara... Read More.

New deal with AC teachers includes 3.9% increase in overall compensation

Thursday, July 17

A tentative master agreement for the coming school year, approved by the USD 470 board of education, includes a pay increase for teachers and administrators. Final approval is contingent on a faculty vote. Board approval came at a regularly scheduled meeting this week. Certified staff - which includes teachers, will... Read More.

Sheila’s Giving Closet in Winfield earns grant through Leadership Cowley initiative

Thursday, July 17

Sheila’s Giving Closet - a faith-based organization that collects and distributes food items in the Winfield area - has completed its participation in the Leadership In Action Initiative. Participants in the program receive a $5,000 grant for program implementation. The initiative is sponsored by Leadership Cowley County. After completing three peer-learning... Read More.

Cowley College pitcher Barrett Morgan is drafted by the Boston Red Sox

Wednesday, July 16

After helping the Cowley College baseball team to a 44-11 record and a top-10 national ranking in the final regular season poll, right-hander Barrett Morgan was selected this week by the Boston Red Sox in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball draft. Morgan was dominant in the team's... Read More.

Longtime AC tennis coach Louderback named to Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

Wednesday, July 16

Retired Ark City tennis coach J.C. Louderback will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony next month. Louderback coached the Bulldogs in tennis for 36 years and won three state championships as a coach in 1989, 90 and 92. He also coached 20 singles and... Read More.

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

Monday, July 14

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.

Manslaughter charge brought against Ark City man for July 3 crash near Newkirk

Monday, July 14

An Ark City man was arrested Saturday and is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a fatality traffic accident that occurred July 3 north of Newkirk, Okla. 36-year-old Robert D. Mahoney was booked into the Kay County Detention Center on charges of first degree manslaughter, two counts of causing... Read More.

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

Friday, July 11

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.