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Three teens escape vehicle that ended up in Wellington’s Slate Creek Sunday night

Tuesday, June 18

Three juveniles were able to safely escape a vehicle that ended up in Wellington’s Slate creek late Sunday.A 16-year-old driver, who has not been identified by name, was driving a 2007 Hyundai in the Woods Park area when the accident occurred. Around 9:30 p.m., the driver was southbound on... Read More.

Winfield police: Woman arrested without incident hours after report of gunshot fired

Monday, June 17

A standoff early this morning in Winfield eventually ended with the peaceful arrest of a local woman.45-year-old Jesse Simmons, of Winfield, was booked into and remains in the Cowley County Jail. Initial charges include: criminal threat, criminal discharge of a firearm, and interference with a law enforcement officer, according... Read More.

Ark City Police release some numbers from recent Click It or Ticket traffic campaign

Thursday, June 13

The Arkansas City Police Department has concluded its participation in the national Click It or Ticket campaign, an initiative aimed at enforcing Kansas occupant restraint, texting, impaired driving, and other traffic laws. The campaign, which involved overtime saturation patrols, resulted in significant enforcement actions to promote road safety. During the Click... Read More.

Utility bill troubles have city of Newkirk considering alternatives to conventional mail

Tuesday, June 11

Trouble with the mailing of city utility bills in Newkirk, Okla. has the city considering a plan to avoid conventional mail altogether, according to a monthly report from the office of city manager Ryan Smykil.The city mailed out monthly bills on May 29 and estimates 70 percent of citizens... Read More.

Capt. Pete Rowley named as new fire marshal for the city of Winfield

Monday, June 10

Pete Rowley has been named Winfield’s new fire marshal.Rowley, who was recently promoted to captain/EMT, had his latest promotion announced Monday. He has been with the Winfield Fire/EMS Dept. since 2008.A fire marshal’s duties include investigating fires and determining their causes. They can conduct criminal investigations when arson is... Read More.

Public invited to attend statewide meetings to discuss implementation of Kansas Water Plan

Monday, June 10

The Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Agriculture and Kansas Department of Health and Environment are holding a series of local consult workshops to discuss the implementation of the 2022 Kansas Water Plan.The agencies are inviting Kansans to join the conversation and share their thoughts on:Regional water needs ... Read More.

$5,000 Legacy grant jump starts 30th Anniversary funding campaign for Cowley BBBS

Monday, June 10

WINFIELD - A grant from Legacy Foundation has helped kick off a fundraising campaign that coincides with Big Brothers Big Sisters 30th anniversary serving this area.The $5,000 grant was recently presented by Legacy Regional Community Foundation to Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Cowley County. Their goal is to... Read More.

Highway patrol continues probing Cowley County pursuit that ended with crash

Thursday, June 6

The Kansas Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash last week.Around 5:35 p.m. Friday, a highway patrol trooper initiated a traffic stop with a Cadillac passenger vehicle on U.S. 77 highway. The Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept. assisted at 82nd Rd. and 77... Read More.

Local man continues recovery after motorcycle accident in Butler County Saturday

Thursday, June 6

A 20-year-old man from Cowley County is continuing to recover after being seriously injured in a weekend motorcycle accident near Augusta.Kostner McClung, a Winfield native who currently lives in Ark City, was hospitalized in Wichita following the accident. He has since been released and faces a considerable road to... Read More.

Two from Cowley County elected to ‘mayor’ positions at Boys State Kansas event

Wednesday, June 5

Two Cowley County students - who will be seniors next school year - have been elected mayors of their respective cities at Boys State of Kansas.Colby Minson, of Arkansas City, senior-to-be at Dexter High School, was elected Boys State mayor for the city of Gardner, Dole County and Isaac... Read More.

Just 1 of 7 Cowley County government positions will be contested in August primary

Tuesday, June 4

The filing deadline passed Monday for the Aug. 6 primary elections and just one of seven Cowley County government positions will be contested, according to filing information available online.Cowley County Commission District 2, which includes the southern portion of the county including Arkansas City, is the only competitive race.... Read More.

OHP identifies two people killed in accident east of Blackwell on Monday evening

Tuesday, June 4

BLACKWELL — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that two Blackwell residents died and a Ponca City woman was in fair condition following a two-vehicle accident that occurred at 5:14 p.m. on Oklahoma 11 and north S Street, five miles east of Blackwell on Monday.Troopers report that Jose Ramirez, 26,... Read More.

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Three teens escape vehicle that ended up in Wellington’s Slate Creek Sunday night

Winfield police: Woman arrested without incident hours after report of gunshot fired

Ark City Police release some numbers from recent Click It or Ticket traffic campaign

Utility bill troubles have city of Newkirk considering alternatives to conventional mail

Capt. Pete Rowley named as new fire marshal for the city of Winfield

Public invited to attend statewide meetings to discuss implementation of Kansas Water Plan

$5,000 Legacy grant jump starts 30th Anniversary funding campaign for Cowley BBBS

Highway patrol continues probing Cowley County pursuit that ended with crash

Local man continues recovery after motorcycle accident in Butler County Saturday

Two from Cowley County elected to ‘mayor’ positions at Boys State Kansas event

Just 1 of 7 Cowley County government positions will be contested in August primary

OHP identifies two people killed in accident east of Blackwell on Monday evening

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