Local Archives - Page 48 of 109

Woman drowns in accident in rural Cowley County Saturday afternoon

Saturday, May 11

UPDATE 8:48 p.m. Saturday - Sheriff Falletti identified the deceased woman as Sarah Ouellet. A native of the Ark City and Winfield areas, her maiden name was Kanelakos, according to those that knew her. The accident occurred in the 31000 block of 141st Rd., Falletti said. A child had gone... Read More.

Builder alum Morea Simmons is new CFO at Southwestern College in Winfield

Thursday, May 9

Morea Simmons has officially joined Southwestern College as vice president for finance and chief financial officer, the Winfield School announced Wednesday. “Morea is a Builder, and she brings expertise and leadership to this critically important role,” said President Liz Frombgen. “The search committee was committed to finding someone who exhibited... Read More.

USD 465: Students released safely Wednesday after police look into ‘possible threat’

Wednesday, May 8

Winfield middle and high schools delayed dismissal for a time Wednesday afternoon while police investigated a potential threat. On Facebook, around 4:10 p.m., USD 465 announced that any possible threat had been addressed and lockdown status had ended. Students were then released. Students were never in “direct danger” according to the... Read More.

Wellington woman named as person killed in early morning motorcycle accident

Wednesday, May 8

A Wellington woman has been identified as the person killed in a motorcycle accident early Wednesday about five miles west of Winfield. 53-year-old Salena M. Dennis was eastbound on U.S. 160 when her 2010 Harley-Davidson FLH struck a deer that entered the roadway. She could not avoid the animal, according... Read More.

Sheriff: Motor vehicle accident leaves one person dead this morning west of Winfield

Wednesday, May 8

A fatality accident, involving multiple vehicles, including a motorcycle, occurred a few miles west of Winfield on U.S. 160 highway this morning. Sometime before 7 a.m., the accident was reported and the Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept. responded. The Kansas Highway Patrol CHART team is on scene. As of 8:30 a.m., the... Read More.

Severe weather mostly spares Cowley County Monday; Tornado destroys homes in Okla.

Monday, May 6

Work and school days ended early across Cowley County Monday in preparation for a severe weather outbreak expected to spawn tornadoes and large hail. The reality was some heavy rains and high winds that showed up later than expected. It was result that Cowley County Emergency Management officials said on Facebook... Read More.

Winfield Republican Larry Alley will seek reelection to state senate seat

Friday, May 3

Republican state Sen. Larry Alley, of Winfield, has announced he will seek another term in the Kansas Legislature. Alley has served in the senate since 2017. He is the current majority leader in the senate and represents the 32nd Dist. Alley announced his reelection campaign through an email released through... Read More.

Local colleges part of program that is taking aim at teacher shortage in Kansas

Friday, May 3

Winfield’s Southwestern College and Ark City’s Cowley College are part of a five-school partnership whose goal is to have a positive impact on the current state teaching shortage. The Educate the State initiative also includes Butler Community College, Friends University, and Newman University. By working together, the institutions have set... Read More.

Ark City man, 82, dies following mower accident caused by muddy ground

Wednesday, May 1

An elderly Arkansas City man died Tuesday afternoon in an accident involving a riding lawn mower, according to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept. 82-year-old George Hawkins Jr. was riding a Brush Hog mower in the 13000 block of 212th Rd. when the injury accident occurred. The mower’s front wheels dug... Read More.

Westmoreland tornado destroys the home of former Cowley County couple Tuesday

Wednesday, May 1

A person was killed and at least 22 homes were destroyed by a tornado Tuesday afternoon in Westmoreland, Kan. northeast of Manhattan. That includes the home of J.T. and Ashley VanGilder, former Cowley County residents. J.T. and the family’s 8-year-old son were home at the time. The two escaped their... Read More.

Winfield Police nab convicted felon from Newton in arrest made late Sunday

Tuesday, April 30

An investigation by police in Winfield Sunday night led to the arrest of a Newton man with an extensive criminal background. Around 9:30 p.m., 34-year-old Bryan E. Smith was booked into the Cowley County Jail on charges of possessing stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia... Read More.

Arkansas City Schools Alum Porter Named New Head Principal At ACHS

Monday, April 29

Tim Porter will be the principal at Ark City High School next year. He begins in that role effective July 1, according to a statement from USD 470. Porter has been serving as an assistant principal at the high school. He has 26 years experience in education with 13 of... Read More.