Local Archives - Page 22 of 112

Boydston is sentenced to prison for a January stabbing incident in Ark City

Tuesday, July 8

Sean M. Boydston was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison Tuesday on a charge resulting from an Ark City Police stabbing investigation earlier this year. Judge Christopher Smith sentenced the 55-year-old Boydston to 136 months in the custody of the Kansas Dept. of Corrections on a sole count... Read More.

Winfield Police and Cowley Sheriff offers 15th edition of Citizens Police Academy

Tuesday, July 8

The Winfield Police Department and Cowley County Sheriff’s Office are once again hosting their adult citizens police academy, set to start August 28. The 15th run of the academy will educate citizens about the police department and sheriff’s office organizations, operations, and roles in the communities they serve. Participants gain... Read More.

County Commission issues statement on passing of former commissioner Bonfy

Tuesday, July 8

Cowley County Commissioners have issued a public statement regarding the passing of former county commissioner Dick Bonfy. Bonfy passed away Sunday at the age of 90. He served more than 20 years on the commission and was well known for his activity and service within the community. Below is the statement... Read More.

SCK Health moving Radio Lane Clinic onto hospital campus in cost-cutting effort

Wednesday, July 2

SCK Health will move its Radio Lane Clinic to the hospital campus on Patterson Parkway this fall in what it described as a “decisive move to strengthen its financial foundation and ensure long-term sustainability.” No layoffs are planned. The move is expected to take place over the next three months with... Read More.

Winfield Fire Chief Vince Warren will retire from the department in September

Tuesday, July 1

Winfield Fire Chief Vince Warren has announced he will retire from his position in early fall, the city announced on its website Tuesday. Warren has spent 28 years in fire service. He joined the Winfield Fire Dept. in Oct. 2002 as a firefighter and over the years steadily climbed the... Read More.

Winfield Vets home resident celebrated 100th over the weekend in Wellington

Tuesday, July 1

Paul Ybarra - a D-Day survivor and two-time Purple Heart recipient - celebrated his 100th birthday over the weekend in his hometown of Wellington. Ybarra is currently a resident of the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield. His birthday, June 25, 1925 was recognized by the Wellington City Council and Thursday... Read More.

KDOT: Resurfacing of K-15 near Dexter is scheduled to begin later this month

Tuesday, July 1

A Kansas Department of Transportation resurfacing project on K-15 in eastern Cowley County is scheduled to begin later this month, conditions permitting. The project will chip seal from the U.S. 166 junction to the U.S. 160 junction. It’s a stretch of roadway that passes through Dexter. This project will refresh the... Read More.

More than $2,000 in fireworks is stolen from Burden student fundraising stand

Monday, June 30

A fireworks stand - operated by the student organization for Central Burden Schools USD 462 - was the victim of theft sometime after closing on Sunday. District officials said via Facebook that more than $2,000 in fireworks were taken. Burden Police have been contacted and are investigating. Contact the police... Read More.

A fire on Saturday night destroys an Ark City garage and burns two vehicles

Monday, June 30

A garage was destroyed, and cars were burned, in a fire late Saturday in Ark City, fire officials said. An exact cause of the blaze has yet to be determined and an investigation is ongoing. Damage was estimated at $50,000. Around 10 p.m., the Ark City Fire - EMS Dept. responded... Read More.

Fireworks sales start Friday in Ark City; Fire Marshal offers a list of safety tips

Thursday, June 26

Fireworks sales in Arkansas City will begin Friday under a one-time seasonal extension approved by the City Commission. During a recent meeting, the Commission voted to temporarily extend the permitted sale and detonation of fireworks within city limits through Saturday, July 5, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day... Read More.

AC Senior Center director says they’re working to avoid gap in meals service

Wednesday, June 25

The City of Arkansas City, the Arkansas City Senior Center, and the South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging are working together to ensure continued meal service for local seniors as the current Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels contract comes to an end. The existing contract with Aging Projects... Read More.

Cowley County deputy is ‘fine’ after being briefly stuck in vehicle on Tuesday

Tuesday, June 24

A Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputy - who was briefly stuck inside of a vehicle Tuesday afternoon - has been treated for heat related injuries and released. Cowley County Sheriff Dave Falletti said the man was stuck in the vehicle for seven to 10 minutes. Multiple deputies and Winfield Police and... Read More.