Local Archives - Page 31 of 102

Undersheriff: Fatal accident investigation ongoing; Excessive speed a factor

Monday, September 23

Law enforcement investigators are continuing attempts to establish the exact circumstances of an accident early Friday morning that claimed the life of 21-year-old Maleah Archer of Ark City.Cowley County Undersheriff Christina McDonald - in response to questions from Cowley Post Monday - said her office has yet to determine... Read More.

Start of resurfacing on U.S. 166 is delayed a week due to recent weather

Monday, September 23

Two connected resurfacing projects on U.S. 166 in Cowley and Sumner counties have been delayed by recent weather.The work is now expected to begin around Tuesday, Oct. 1, and be completed around Nov. 8. It had been set to begin today.One of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects on... Read More.

Ark City will get $700,000 in grant funding for F Street bridge project

Monday, September 23

Ark City is set to receive $700,000 in funding for improvements to the F Street bridge.Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Dept. of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed recently announced $40 million in projects to be funded.The Ark City bridge, located on F just north of Tyler Ave., is among 40... Read More.

Cybersecurity incident Sunday at AC water treatment plant prompts precautions

Sunday, September 22

A cybersecurity attack early Sunday prompted city officials in Ark City to switch to manual operations at its water treatment facility. The city’s water supply remains safe, officials said in a written statement Sunday afternoon.Authorities were promptly notified, and precautionary measures were taken to ensure plant operations remained secure.... Read More.

Maleah Archer identified as woman killed in morning accident near AC

Friday, September 20

A 21-year-old Ark City woman was killed Friday morning in a rollover accident south of Arkansas City on 61st Rd., according to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept.Maleah Shae Archer was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger, 30-year-old Andy Owen Minnie, also of Ark... Read More.

Person killed in morning accident south of Arkansas City on Friday

Friday, September 20

One person is dead following a single vehicle accident south of Ark City Friday morning.It occurred around 7 a.m. on 61st Road. A fatality was confirmed by authorities at the scene and another person was critically injured, according to radio traffic from the scene.Few details were immediately available, but... Read More.

Chautauqua school board fined, to do open meetings training, after violations

Friday, September 20

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach Thursday announced that members of the Chautauqua County Community Unified School District Board of Education agreed in a consent order that they violated the Kansas Open Meetings Act.Under the terms of a consent order, board members each will pay $100 in civil penalties and... Read More.

Grant allows Cowley College to expand its welding lab at Wellington campus

Wednesday, September 18

Grant funding will enable Cowley College to expand the welding lab at its Sumner County campus in Wellington, school officials announced Wednesday.The $41,000 grant is from the Kansas Department of Commerce’s Jobs and Innovative Industry Skills Training Grant. That money, complemented by $49,981 in matching funds from the college,... Read More.

Ark City Police make DUI arrest after crash at Madison underpass Saturday

Monday, September 16

A 20-year-old Ark City man was arrested for DUI Saturday morning following a rollover accident at the East Madison underpass.Christopher Jerome Fischer was booked into the Cowley County Jail just before 8 a.m. In addition to DUI, he also faces a charge for consumption of alcohol by a minor.... Read More.

Family escapes as fire burns down home in Parkerfield early Sunday

Sunday, September 15

An early morning fire in Parkerfield Sunday destroyed a residence and took the life of a family pet, according to the Ark City Fire and EMS Dept.Just before 4 a.m., fire crews responded to the report of a house fire at 2509 E. Linden. The home belongs to Jeffery... Read More.

Ark City Fire, EMS, and police selling T-shirts to raise funds for Piper Leigh Hawkinson

Thursday, September 12

By Shana Adkisson, City of Arkansas City - The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department and Arkansas City Police Department have joined forces to support a local resident in need. The departments are holding a fundraiser for Arkansas City native Piper Leigh Hawkinson, who is currently facing serious medical challenges.They are... Read More.

Head on collision north of Winfield Wed. night leaves multiple people injured

Thursday, September 12

Multiple injuries were reported as a result of a head on collision Wednesday evening on 101st Rd. just north of Winfield.Radio traffic from the scene indicated one person was not breathing and two others were in critical condition. Updates as to the condition of those involved have not been... Read More.