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City of Winfield is seeking candidates for fire chief: Deadline is April 10

Candidates have until April 10 to apply for the City of Winfield’s Fire-EMS chief position as officials continue the search for a permanent replacement for Vince Warren, who recently retired. Pete Rowley is currently serving in that position in an interim role. The position will oversee Winfield Fire-EMS, a combined department... Read More.

Federal funds will help pay for upgrades on Oliver Rd. in Sumner County

Sumner County is set to receive $570,000 in federal funding for rural road safety improvements as part of a more than $8.77 million statewide investment announced by Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday. The funding comes through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s High Risk Rural Roads Program, which awarded money to... Read More.

Cowley Trustees approve AED purchases, recognize student accomplishments

The Cowley College Board of Trustees approved the purchase of 30 automated external defibrillators and received updates on student success and campus initiatives during its regular meeting Monday evening. Trustees voted 7-0 to purchase 20 replacement AED units and 10 new units from First Responders KS at a cost of... Read More.

Wellington man struck by vehicle and killed early Sunday in Wichita

A Wellington High School graduate was killed early Sunday after being struck by a pickup truck in a hit-and-run crash in west Wichita. Adam Condit, 29, died after being hit by a truck shortly after midnight, according to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies, along with Sedgwick County EMS and the... Read More.

USD 470 approves superintendent contract for Pfannenstiel; Names assistant

The Arkansas City USD 470 Board of Education approved a contract Monday for William Pfannenstiel to serve as the district’s next superintendent and authorized several technology upgrades during its regular meeting. Pfannenstiel will assume the superintendent role July 1, 2026. The board also appointed Braden Smith as assistant superintendent for... Read More.

USD 470 offers reminder about availability of emergency storm shelters

Arkansas City Public Schools has identified several facilities that may be opened to the public during tornadoes or other severe weather events. USD 470 said the shelters are located at Adams School, 1201 N. 10th; C-4, 11945 292nd Road; Frances Willard School, 201 N. 4th; IXL, 6758 322nd; Jefferson School,... Read More.

Livestock killed Monday morning when cattle truck overturns near Winfield

A cattle truck overturned early Monday morning on U.S. 160 west of Winfield near the livestock sale barn, killing some of the animals on board and shutting down the highway for several hours. The accident occurred at approximately 1:44 a.m. Monday, according to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a... Read More.

School board names Will Pfannenstiel new superintendent of USD 470 in Ark City

The USD 470 Board of Education has selected Will Pfannenstiel as the next superintendent of Arkansas City Public Schools. Pfannenstiel, currently the district’s assistant superintendent for business and operations, has accepted the position. Formal approval of his contract is expected during Monday evening’s board meeting. Pfannenstiel joined USD 470 in 2006... Read More.

USD 470 Superintendent finalist: Dr. Janet Doud

Dr. Janet Doud is one of four finalists being considered for the superintendent position in Arkansas City USD 470. Doud currently serves as assistant superintendent in Augusta USD 402. Her background also includes time as a middle school principal, high school assistant principal, English language learner specialist and school counselor. She... Read More.