The top four placers at Ark City Spelling Bee will advance to county bee

Four Ark City middle schoolers advanced to the County Spelling Bee after a challenging City Spelling Bee.From left: 1st place Emma Mangold (ACCA), 2nd place Brooklyn Vickers, 3rd place Jacquelyn Contreras, and 4th place Tyler Feste (ACCA).All participants showcased incredible effort and good sportsmanship throughout the event, USD 470... Read More.

Legacy provides $15,000 grant to help fund a local deer meat program

A $15,000 grant from Legacy Regional Community Foundation will help to continue funding a local program that provides deer meat families.Families Eating Donated Deer, FEDD, has provided nearly 20,000 pounds of venison to families in Cowley County over the past 12 years. The grant will help to offset processings... Read More.

Meeting minutes: Cowley College Board of Trustees holds monthly meeting

The Board of Trustees gathered for their November 18th meeting in the President’s Dining Room inside of the McAtee Dining Center on the Ark City Main Campus. Trustee Stanley provided the invocation, and Chair Bazil recited the College Mission Statement.Under Awards and Reports, Cowley President Dr. Michelle Schoon spoke... Read More.

Longtime Cowley Sheriff deputy leaves position after arrest for DUI

A 24-year veteran of the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office left his position last week, following his arrest for DUI earlier this month.John Vanroyen, who had attained the rank of corporal deputy, officially departed the sheriff’s office Nov. 13.  A county official said Vanroyen had been with the county sheriff’s... Read More.

Southwestern College football will host home playoff game on Saturday

Southwestern College football continues its 2024 season as the Moundbuilders prepare to host the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars in the first round of the 69th NAIA Football Championship Series (FCS). The game is set for noon, Saturday, at Richard L. Jantz Stadium.The Moundbuilders (10-1) are the No. 15... Read More.

Ark City man, 21, recovering from injuries sustained in motorcycle crash

Recovery continues for a 21-year-old Ark City man who sustained broken bones and road rash in a motorcycle accident last week.Haydan Stone was released from a Wichita hospital over the weekend, according to his wife, Kaylynn. She credits him wearing a helmet and long sleeve shirt for preventing more... Read More.

Drug probe leads to search warrant and arrest of 3 in Ark City Saturday

Three people were arrested - two of whom remain in the Cowlye County Jail - following a drug-related investigation conducted by the Ark City Police Dept. over the weekend.18-year-old Makayla N. Robinson, 20-year-old Ryan Matthew Newman and 58-year-old Len Wayne Snow, all of Ark City, were booked into jail... Read More.

Ark City High School students do well at Cowley College Art Prodigy Awards

Arkansas City High School art students recently demonstrated their talent and dedication at the Annual Cowley College Prodigy Awards, earning top placements in categories such as ceramics, drawing, digital art, and more.This event showcases high school artists from the region, celebrating their skill, creativity, and hard work.The ACHS art... Read More.

Pike Road improvement project in Winfield is nearing its conclusion

An extensive renovation of Pike Road in Winfield - which serves the commercial area that includes Dillons and Walmart - should be completed by Dec. 1, city officials said Thursday.The $1.6 million project is meant to improve infrastructure, safety and accessibility. The project was funded in part with a... Read More.