Semi Collides With Sumner County Truck West of Wellington Wed.

Multiple injuries were reported Wednesday morning when a semi collided with a Sumner County road and bridge truck roughly five miles west of Wellington.Just after 9 a.m., emergency crews were called to U.S. 160 Highway and S. Anson Rd. for the report of an accident. The Kansas Highway Patrol... Read More.

Sign up now for Winfield Police youth citizens academy; Starts in May

Area kids looking for an opportunity to learn more about how local law enforcement operates, can sign up now for the Winfield Police Dept.’s youth citizens police academy. Participation is free of charge.The program is offered next month, following the conclusion of the school year. A one-day class is... Read More.

Ark City alum leads innovation in autonomous flight

From ALISHA CALL/Ark City USD 470 Director of CommunicationsAt the University of Kansas, QiTao Weng, an ambitious graduate from the Arkansas City High School class of 2018, is blazing trails in computer systems and unmanned aircraft.With a graduation date of December 2024, QiTao is nearing completion of his advanced... Read More.

WNH announces new leaders in its network of health services

William Newton Hospital announced new leaders in three areas of its network of health services, according to a news release from the hospital Friday.They are Brittney Shaffer, Director of Volunteer Services; Mary Torrez, LPN-II, Clinic Manager; and Amanda Buttress, PT, Director of Rehabilitation Services.They replace the 2023 retirements of... Read More.

Kansas Court of Appeals judges hear oral arguments at Cowley College

Judges from the Kansas Court of Appeals held oral arguments at Cowley College's Brown Theatre in Ark City Wednesday morning.Students, faculty, staff, and community members attended the event to witness the judicial process in action, according to a news release from the college Thursday."In addition to serving as an... Read More.

Finalists selected for City of Ark City’s Outstanding Student Award

The City of Arkansas City Outstanding Student Award Reception was held Monday at Cowley College's Brown Center.Cowley College, Arkansas City High School, and Arkansas City Middle School students were recognized.According to a news release from the City, the Outstanding Student Award program started in 1984. The City Commission implemented... Read More.

CCSO: Ark City man killed in single vehicle accident near Dexter

A 20-year-old Ark City man was killed in a single-vehicle accident over the weekend near Dexter.According to Cowley County Sheriff Dave Falletti Monday morning, the driver and only occupant of the vehicle, Porter Gregory, was pronounced deceased at the scene, succumbing from his injuries in the accident.Deputies were dispatched... Read More.

Accident south of Winfield Saturday sends motorcyclist to Wesley

A motorcyclist was taken by ambulance to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita with ankle injuries Saturday.Cowley County Sheriff Dave Falletti told Cowley Post Saturday night deputies responded to an accident involving a car and motorcycle at approximately 4:51 p.m. in the 19000 block of 85th Road — also known... Read More.