Local Archives - Page 35 of 102

Sheriff’s office looks for driver involved in accident that critically hurt motorcycle rider

Wednesday, July 31

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to look for a driver who is believed to have caused an accident that left a Winfield woman critically injured Tuesday evening.62-year-old Gena Havner was riding a 1990 Harley Davidson motorcycle west on U.S. 160 highway when the accident occurred. A white... Read More.

ACHS graduate Sean Waugh: From Ark City to the National Severe Storm Lab

Tuesday, July 30

Story submission by Alisha Call, USD 470 Sean Waugh, a 2005 graduate of Arkansas City High School, always felt a pull toward the mysteries of the weather. Yet, even in his wildest dreams, he never imagined he'd be chasing down tornadoes or walking the red carpet at a movie premiere... Read More.

Jason Fortner named to assistant athletic director position at Cowley College

Tuesday, July 30

After spending the past four years working for the Dallas Baptist University athletics department, Jeremy Fortner was recently hired as the new assistant athletic director at Cowley College.Fortner takes over for Ali Nittler, who has been hired to be an accounting instructor at the school.Fortner graduated from Campus High... Read More.

AUDIO: Atlanta Fire Chief recounts story of rescuing child who fell into a pool

Tuesday, July 30

Longtime Atlanta fire chief Darren Grow has been a first responder for a lot of years. He made one of his greatest saves just last Wednesday.That’s when one-year-old Landry Biddle was found unresponsive in a kiddie pool next door to Grow’s house. The girl, and her father, Ky, had... Read More.

Ark City man says family “lost everything” in a house fire early Monday morning

Monday, July 29

An Ark City home was gutted by a fire that occurred early Monday. No injuries were reported and residents and pets were able to escape safely.Sometime after 2 a.m., fire crews were called to the 100 block of S. Eighth for the report of a structure fire. The home... Read More.

Park City woman involved in accident north of Arkansas City has died, Sheriff confirms

Friday, July 26

A 23-year-old woman - injured in a motor vehicle accident on U.S. 77 north of Ark City Tuesday night - has died, according to Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti.Reyna Batrez, of Park City, had been hospitalized in Wichita since shortly after the accident. She died Thursday.Around 10 p.m. Tuesday,... Read More.

Ark City will get funding from the state to resurface 166 from Ark River Bridge to 8th

Thursday, July 25

The City of Arkansas City was recently informed that its application for a Surface Preservation project has been selected for funding as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation state fiscal year 2026 City Connecting Link Improvement Program.KDOT has allocated $400,000 for construction and construction engineering for the mill... Read More.

One-year-old revived and taken to hospital after falling into pool in Atlanta Wed.

Thursday, July 25

(Family has corrected to say the child was one.) ATLANTA, KS - A 1-year-old girl was resuscitated and taken to a Wichita hospital late Wednesday after she fell into a swimming pool.A little after 9 p.m., the Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept. was called to the 600 block of Locust... Read More.

Chip and Seal street work and repair is happening in Arkansas City this week

Wednesday, July 24

A chip and seal project meant to improve streets in Ark City is going on this week.The work was set to begin on Tuesday with crews starting from Osage Ave. north to Radio Lane. They then move from Summit St. to C Street and finally from C Street to... Read More.

Winfield Police Chief: Officer who was arrested for DUI no longer with the department

Wednesday, July 24

A Winfield Police officer is no longer with the department less than a month after being arrested for DUI and other charges.Lt. Greg Venable’s last day with the department was July 19, according to Police Chief Robbie DeLong. He had been on administrative leave pending an internal investigation into... Read More.

Woman is injured Tuesday night in a two-vehicle accident north of Arkansas City

Wednesday, July 24

An accident late Tuesday night north of Ark City left a woman hospitalized in Wichita, according to the Cowley Sheriff’s Dept.Around 10 p.m., authorities and rescue crews were dispatched to 242nd Rd. and U.S. 77 highway for the report of an injury accident. 23-year-old Reyna Batrez, Park City, was driving... Read More.

Winfield Community Theater has BBQ fundraiser set for Saturday at the library

Tuesday, July 23

The Winfield Community Theater is hosting a Homesteader’s BBQ fundraiser this Saturday at the Winfield Public Library.The event will be held on the back patio of the library beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12.50 for children under 12. They are available from cast and crew... Read More.