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Southwestern College to host trunk or treat event Sunday in Winfield

Tuesday, October 21

Southwestern College Education Builders will provide a safe and fun place for area youth to gather as they host their annual Trunk-or-Treat from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the base of the college’s 77 Steps. The event is free and open to the community. The Trunk-or-Treat will... Read More.

Queen Alalah coronation set for Friday at Cowley College; 5 vie for title

Tuesday, October 21

One of five finalists will be named Queen Alalah XCIII Friday night during a coronation that is part of this week's Arkalalah festivities. After three days of online voting, Cowley College students, faculty, staff, and administrators selected the following women as finalists, listed alphabetically: Kinley Botts, Delaney Colquhoun, Lauren Howerton,... Read More.

Week 7 recap: AC, Winfield, Wellington lose; Will wrap reg. reason Friday

Tuesday, October 21

Potent ground game helps Rose Hill convincingly hand Wellington second loss Wellington fell to Rose Hill 55-14 Friday night at Sellers Park, as the Rockets used a dominant rushing attack and a string of Crusader turnovers to take control early. The loss drops Wellington to 5-2 on the season.The Crusaders... Read More.

Vacant house in Ark City is the scene of structure fire Thursday morning

Thursday, October 16

Arkansas City firefighters responded late Thursday morning to a structure fire in the 300 block of North 8th Street. The call came in shortly after 10:30 a.m. When crews arrived, they found flames showing from the northwest corner of the house and extending into the attic. Firefighters made a quick... Read More.

Advance voting in Cowley County starts Monday; Mail ballots available

Thursday, October 16

Kansans will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 4, for city and school board elections, with local leadership and ballot questions on the line in communities across the state. The off-year election typically draws lower turnout, but officials are encouraging residents to make their voices heard through early or Election... Read More.

Arkansas City’s Billy Sims BBQ isn’t closing, company spokesperson says

Wednesday, October 15

No, the Billy Sims BBQ location at Summit and Radio Lane in Ark City is not closing. The company confirmed that Tuesday afternoon. “We are definitely not closing,” Whitney Beavers, director of operations for the Oklahoma-based chain, said. “We recently hired a brand new GM and she is working wonders... Read More.

County to run AC sirens after city scraps emergency management post

Tuesday, October 14

The Arkansas City Commission has approved an updated memorandum of understanding with Cowley County to clarify procedures for activating and maintaining the city’s outdoor warning sirens. The revised agreement, effective Nov. 1, 2025, establishes a consistent, countywide approach to outdoor warning siren activation during severe weather events. Under the updated... Read More.

USD 470 board recap: Foundation donates for music; projects updated

Tuesday, October 14

The Arkansas City Public Schools Board of Education on Monday recognized the V.J. Wilkins Foundation for awarding more than $105,000 in grants to support music and performing arts programs across the district. The $105,192 grant includes $45,192 for new instruments and equipment districtwide and $60,000 to help the Arkansas City... Read More.

Winfield native dies in a weekend motorcycle collision in Sedgwick County

Tuesday, October 14

A Winfield native who now lived in El Dorado was killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on K-254 near Greenwich Road in Sedgwick County, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. Troopers said 64-year-old Timothy Verbeck was riding a 2023 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide eastbound on K-254 around 3:23 p.m. when... Read More.

Football recap: Vikings, Crusaders score plenty but Winfield falls short Fri.

Saturday, October 11

Wellington senior running back Jalik Armstrong had over 200 yards rushing and four touchdowns Friday night as the Crusaders beat host Winfield 46-28.Wellington improves to a record of 5-1 for the first time since 2018. Winfield fell to 1-5 on the season.The game was tight going into the fourth... Read More.

Walnut Valley Bombers bringing semi-pro basketball back to Cowley County

Friday, October 10

After months of planning and preparation, the Walnut Valley Bombers have officially announced their return as Cowley County’s semi-pro basketball team. With a new brand identity and renewed focus on community connection, the Bombers are entering the next stage of development as they gear up for their 2026 pilot... Read More.

County teams with schools, district court on new truancy program; Meetings set

Thursday, October 9

Cowley County Community Based Services, in partnership with the 19th Judicial District Court and area school districts, has announced the launch of the Cowley County Truancy Court Program — a new initiative aimed at improving student attendance through early intervention and community collaboration. The program is designed to help students... Read More.