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Drivers sustain minor injuries in accident north of Winfield on Tuesday

Wednesday, October 9

Two people sustained minor injuries Tuesday afternoon in an accident that occurred on U.S. 77 north of Winfield, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.Just after 1:20 p.m., emergency crews were called to 77 and 72nd Rd. for the report of an accident. A northbound semi was attempting to turn... Read More.

Woman injured in motorbike accident in Ark City on Saturday morning

Wednesday, October 9

A 31-year-old Ark City woman was injured Saturday morning in an accident involving a motorbike, according to local police.Around 11:35 a.m., officers from the Arkansas City Police Department were dispatched to the 1100 block of North 1st Street in response to a report of an injury accident.Upon arrival, officers... Read More.

Winfield running back recovering after tense moments at Friday game

Wednesday, October 9

A Winfield football player is continuing to recover this week following some scary moments on the field Friday evening.Senior Viking running back Cale Lindenman was knocked unconscious in the first half of a game against Circle. He was injured when his head hit the turf as he was tackled... Read More.

Cowley College sees increase in enrollment in latest fall student numbers

Tuesday, October 8

Enrollment at Cowley College has seen a significant increase over last year, the college announced this morning.According to the latest report from the Kansas Board of Regents, following fall semester census day, the college reported 2,248 students, up 3.8 percent from last year. Full-time equivalent enrollment also experienced a... Read More.

KDOT: U.S. 160 between Winfield and Oxford to be resurfaced soon

Monday, October 7

U.S. 160 between Oxford and Winfield will be resurfaced as part of a pair of state projects set to begin later this month.That work is expected to begin sometime around Oct. 21 and be completed by Dec. 1.Because the work to be done is in two counties, the Kansas... Read More.

Enrollment stays about the same at Southwestern; Retention improving

Friday, October 4

Enrollment appears to be holding steady at Winfield’s Southwestern College, according to recently released numbers from the school.Last week, SC reported a 20th-day enrollment of 570 full-time undergraduate students for the fall semester with a total headcount on main campus in Winfield at 613.The college also reported 209 first-year... Read More.

Ark City has master plan to upgrade city’s aging water distribution system

Thursday, October 3

Ark City is set to embark on a drinking water system improvement master plan meant to upgrade aging infrastructure and improve operational efficiency, city officials announced this week.This plan includes introducing a cost-of-service rate model aimed at ensuring water cots are distributed fairly across all users.In recent years, Arkansas... Read More.

Cowley County Appraiser Lori Reedy has died; Had served since 2017

Wednesday, October 2

Current Cowley County Appraiser Lori Reedy has died, according to a statement released Wednesday morning by county administrator Lucas Goff.Reedy had served in her position since 2017 and was about a year short of completing a second four-year appointment. No details of her death have been made public, thus... Read More.

AC head basketball coach placed on administrative leave, district confirms

Monday, September 30

Ark City boys head basketball coach C.J. Jennings has been placed on administrative leave, according to the USD 470 school district.They issued the following statement today in regard to questions about Jennings' status:“The administration at Arkansas City High School has received a report of inappropriate communication between a staff... Read More.

26-year-old suspect remains in jail following run from authorities Thursday

Monday, September 30

A 26-year-old man was arrested early Friday after fleeing from authorities who were investigating a traffic complaint. He remained in the Cowley County Jail Monday morning.Jaylen R. Jones was booked on charges of theft, flee and elude and driver’s license.Just before 10 p.m. Thursday, Cowley County Sheriff deputies were... Read More.

November ballot will include question to increase support for AC Library

Thursday, September 26

The following was submitted by Mendy Pfannenstiel, director of the Ark City Public Library.Voters in the USD 470 public school district will have the opportunity to vote on a proposal regarding changes to the Arkansas City Public Library’s funding structure and service area.The ballot question asks voters whether they... Read More.

Oklahoma man arrested after altercation with Winfield Police at festival

Tuesday, September 24

Two Winfield Police officers sustained minor injuries, and a 34-year-old man was arrested, in an altercation that occurred Friday night at the Walnut Valley Festival.Nathen D. Stephenson, of Locust Grove, Okla., was booked into the Cowley County Jail on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, assault on... Read More.