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Winfield man who killed family involved in June incident at DCF office

Two months before authorities say Ronald Williams Sr. killed his family and himself inside their West Ninth Avenue home, police were called to a disturbance involving Williams at the local Department for Children and Families office, where his behavior caused enough concern that management asked officers to formally ban... Read More.

Cowley Sheriff looking for suspect vehicle in injury hit and run on Monday

  A Winfield man was airlifted to a Wichita hospital following a hit-and-run crash Monday evening in Cowley County. Sheriff’s deputies responded around 6:50 p.m. to U.S. 77 and 222nd Road. Authorities said 61-year-old Guadalupe Diaz was northbound in a blue 1992 Ford F-150 when a white Jeep—possibly a Wrangler—entered the highway... Read More.

Multiple people are dead following incident in Winfield Tuesday morning

Six people are dead and an investigation is under way following an incident in Winfield early Tuesday. Winfield Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are partnering to investigate the crime. No formal release of information has been made available thus far. The investigation is taking place at a residence on... Read More.

Autopsy is ordered for woman found dead inside vehicle in Winfield Sunday

An autopsy has been ordered after a woman was found dead Sunday in the parking lot of a Winfield convenience store, authorities said. Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong confirmed the woman was found deceased inside a vehicle at the Casey's convenience store on West Ninth Avenue. At this time, investigators... Read More.

Graduates from Cowley College program are joining Ark City Fire/EMS

Arkansas City Fire/EMS has added three new paramedics to its ranks following the graduation of three firefighters from Cowley College's Emergency Medical Education Paramedic Program. Austyn Butler, Cutter Plush and Patrick Rodke were among nine graduates recognized Tuesday during a ceremony at Cowley College's Arkansas City campus. The graduates made... Read More.

AC commissioners approve money-saving bid on F St. Bridge replacement

A project to replace the deficient F Street Bridge over the Mill Canal is moving toward construction after coming in substantially below the city's engineering estimate. The Arkansas City Commission approved a $388,803.80 bid from Kansas Concrete LLC of Nickerson during its Aug. 4 meeting. The project will replace the bridge... Read More.

Unofficial count shows Wilt clinging to small lead in Cowley Commission race

Incumbent Wayne Wilt appears headed for a fifth term on the Cowley County Commission after narrowly defeating challenger Austin Graves by just 14 votes in Tuesday's Republican primary. Wilt, 84, of Winfield, received 626 votes, compared with 612 for Graves, of Ark City, while Winfield's Michael Rozell finished with 248... Read More.

William Newton Hospital picks a new CEO; Jason Anglin will start Aug. 31

William Newton Hospital has selected Jason Anglin, MBA, as its next chief executive officer. The hospital's Board of Trustees announced Anglin's appointment following a special executive session Monday. He will officially assume the role Aug. 31. Anglin has served for more than 20 years as CEO of both critical access and... Read More.

Winfield Police arrest 4 during investigation into possible trafficking operation

Four adult men have been booked into the Cowley County Jail on allegations that include aggravated human trafficking following a Winfield Police Department investigation that led officers to two out-of-state juvenile girls and uncovered what investigators believe may be part of an organized, interstate criminal operation. Police Chief Robbie DeLong... Read More.

2026 Cowley County Fair: 4H food booth upgrades, 100th fair, plenty of fun

Visitors to the 100th Cowley County Fair will notice some changes when they arrive at the Winfield Fairgrounds this week, including improvements to the popular 4-H Food Booth and new traffic patterns caused by nearby road construction. The fair runs Thursday through Monday. During a media preview Wednesday, organizers highlighted upgrades... Read More.
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