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Snow blast slows morning commute Friday

(Photos taken Friday morning by Brady Bauman) A winter blast of snow made Friday morning's commute a hazardous one -- especially in the northern half of Cowley and surrounding counties. Due to the snow, Friday night's high school basketball games in Winfield have been postponed. The Vikings were scheduled to host Buhler. According... Read More.

Udall man injured after collision at rural train crossing

UPDATED: Thursday Wesley Medical Center in Wichita told Cowley Post Thursday afternoon Bruce Bonewell remains under their care but is in stable condition. From Wednesday: A Udall man was seriously injured when the vehicle he was driving was hit by a train at a crossing in rural Cowley County last week. No update... Read More.

KDOT approves $6M for milling/overlay work on U.S. 160

The Kansas Department of Transportation approved bids for milling and overlay work on U.S. 160 in Cowley and Sumner counties. According to a news release from KDOT Tuesday, the work will cover nearly 30 miles of highway, with the majority of it in Sumner County. KDOT approved $6 million to APAC-Kansas... Read More.

Looking back at 2023’s top local stories

With the New Year around the corner it's time to take a look at the Top 10 local news stories for 2023. The list has been compiled based on story views via Google Analytics for Cowley Post. No 10: UPDATE: Cowley College board to hold special meeting Monday night; Former trustee speaks... Read More.

Body of missing woman found

The body of a missing woman was found on Christmas evening east of Winfield in a pond. According to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office Monday night, the deceased was identified as Janet Spoon. Spoon, 69, was first reported missing Saturday. The sheriff's office reports Spoon was found in a pond south of... Read More.

ACPD urges safety for holiday travels; announces DUI enforcement campaign

Beginning Tuesday and extending through January 2, the Arkansas City Police Department will participate in the "New Year's Taking Down DUI" traffic enforcement campaign. This collaborative effort includes various law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Kansas Highway Patrol, united in a mission to ensure safer roadways during the... Read More.

ACPD arrests two in battery case

The Ark City Police Department made arrests in a battery case. According to a new news release from the ACPD Wednesday, officers responded to a battery report in the 1500 Block of N. 15th St. early Sunday morning. The victim, a 31-year-old female resident of Ark City, reported being a victim... Read More.