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Sumner voters OK sales tax extension for Cowley’s Wellington campus

Sumner County voters have approved the renewal of a half-cent sales tax that helps fund Cowley College’s Sumner Campus. Final unofficial totals from Tuesday’s election show 2,081 yes votes to 1,848 no votes. The measure extends the existing tax for another ten years. The half-cent tax, first approved in 2016, supports... Read More.

USD 470 bond questions: First passes easily; Second one much closer

A $52.7 million bond issue meant to fund major improvements at Ark City Middle School and pay for other USD 470 improvements, has passed. A second bond question that would fund a $14 million pre-k center for the district, appears to have passed by a much narrower margin.Unofficial totals... Read More.

Person is pulled from Island Park lagoon Tuesday in critical condition

A person was in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after being pulled from the water at Island Park in Winfield.An adult fell into the water and was removed by civilians and emergency personnel, according to Pete Rowley, interim chief and fire marshal with Winfield Fire/EMS. That person was transported to... Read More.

Three arrested following investigation into August theft at Winfield store

Three people have been arrested following an August theft at Home Lumber in Winfield.Police were dispatched Aug. 5 to the store, located at 1201 Main Street, after employees reported that several individuals had stolen numerous power tools.Investigators worked with Cowley County Crimestoppers to release information and request the public’s... Read More.

County attorney: ACMS student in urination case eligible for diversion

An Arkansas City Middle School student accused of urinating in the water bottles of other students last month is eligible to enter a diversion-type program, Cowley County Attorney Larry Schwartz said Thursday afternoon.The juvenile, who has not been identified, faces 10 counts of misdemeanor battery following an Arkansas City... Read More.

USD 470 board recap: Air quality report; Awards, updates and more…

Arkansas City Public Schools received positive news on building safety and air quality during this month’s USD 470 Board of Education meeting. Building Health ReportSteve Moreland with Air & Environmental Management Inc. presented findings from recent indoor air quality and mold testing at Arkansas City Middle School. Testing confirmed air... Read More.

Deer time of year: KDOT reminds drivers of seasonal animal strike spike

Motorists are being reminded to watch for deer on Kansas roadways as collisions typically rise during the fall breeding season. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports that 39 percent of all single-vehicle crashes in 2024 involved a deer. Five people were killed and 674 were injured statewide.The increase usually... Read More.

Wilson Park getting splash pad; City pursuing major playground upgrade

The Arkansas City Commission has approved two major improvement projects for Wilson Park, advancing the city’s long-term goal of enhancing recreational spaces and family-friendly amenities in the community’s central park. At its Oct. 21 meeting, commissioners authorized a quote from Power Play LLC for $306,500, with additional in-kind contributions from... Read More.

Winfield’s Conklin named Executive VP, Regional President at RCB Bank

RCB Bank has announced the promotion of Gregg Conklin to Executive Vice President, Regional President, overseeing operations across 13 markets in the Community Region, including Arkansas City, Winfield, Wellington, Oxford, Douglass and a portion of Oklahoma. He will continue to office in Winfield. Conklin has served as senior vice president... Read More.
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