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Unofficial count shows Wilt clinging to small lead in Cowley Commission race

Incumbent Wayne Wilt appears headed for a fifth term on the Cowley County Commission after narrowly defeating challenger Austin Graves by just 14 votes in Tuesday's Republican primary. Wilt, 84, of Winfield, received 626 votes, compared with 612 for Graves, of Ark City, while Winfield's Michael Rozell finished with 248... Read More.

William Newton Hospital picks a new CEO; Jason Anglin will start Aug. 31

William Newton Hospital has selected Jason Anglin, MBA, as its next chief executive officer. The hospital's Board of Trustees announced Anglin's appointment following a special executive session Monday. He will officially assume the role Aug. 31. Anglin has served for more than 20 years as CEO of both critical access and... Read More.

Winfield Police arrest 4 during investigation into possible trafficking operation

Four adult men have been booked into the Cowley County Jail on allegations that include aggravated human trafficking following a Winfield Police Department investigation that led officers to two out-of-state juvenile girls and uncovered what investigators believe may be part of an organized, interstate criminal operation. Police Chief Robbie DeLong... Read More.

2026 Cowley County Fair: 4H food booth upgrades, 100th fair, plenty of fun

Visitors to the 100th Cowley County Fair will notice some changes when they arrive at the Winfield Fairgrounds this week, including improvements to the popular 4-H Food Booth and new traffic patterns caused by nearby road construction. The fair runs Thursday through Monday. During a media preview Wednesday, organizers highlighted upgrades... Read More.

Theatre Winfield set to perform Come From Away on Friday and Saturday

Theatre Winfield will present the acclaimed Broadway musical Come From Away next weekend at Southwestern College, with free performances benefiting local first responders. Shows are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 31 and Aug. 1, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Richard Performing Arts... Read More.

Ark City Police investigate telephone threat made to Walmart late Monday

The Arkansas City Police Department is investigating a threat made against the Arkansas City Walmart Monday evening that prompted the store to close early as a precaution. According to police, at approximately 8:25 p.m. Monday, a Walmart employee working at the customer service desk received a telephone call from an... Read More.

Ark City man, Curtis Boone, is arrested in connection with Tuesday shooting

A 69-year-old Arkansas City man has been arrested in connection with Tuesday night's shooting involving his stepson in south Arkansas City. Curtis Boone was taken into custody Wednesday after being released from the hospital. He was booked into the Cowley County Jail on charges of aggravated battery, unlawful discharge of... Read More.
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