Local Archives - Page 39 of 109

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.

Body found near tracks north of Winfield last month not a victim of foul play

Wednesday, September 11

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office has concluded an investigation into a body found near railroad tracks north of Winfield. No foul play was involved. It has been determined that the person, who was from Wichita, took their own life. No further information will be released. Late last month, deputies were sent... Read More.

Man sustains minor injuries in accident south of Dexter on Tuesday afternoon

Wednesday, September 11

A Colorado driver sustained minor injuries Tuesday afternoon in a single vehicle accident on K-15 south of Dexter, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. 59-year-old Robert Russell, of Rangely, Colo., was southbound on K-15 when his 2004 Chevy Silverado left the roadway, went through the west ditch and through a... Read More.

Rock & Brews CEO on plans for a hotel at Braman casino ‘we’re going to do that’

Tuesday, September 10

Legendary rocker Paul Stanley helped open a new slot room - and Rock & Brews brass renewed a promise for a hotel at the Braman casino - making for a festive Sunday along Interstate 35. “Rock & Brews started 14 years ago. We have 25 of them,” the KISS frontman... Read More.