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ACPD says it issued 20 citations during ‘Thanksgiving Safe Arrival’ traffic campaign

Friday, December 1

The Arkansas City Police Department announced the completion of its Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign, according to a news release from the ACPD Friday. The campaign was aimed at ensuring the safety of road users during the holiday season, the news release said. From Nov. 18-26, Ark City police officers... Read More.

Isle of Lights repaired, set for reopening tonight after bizarre entry of semi Wednesday evening

Thursday, November 30

Winfield Isle of Lights is ready for more visitors Thursday night after an unwanted visitor -- a semi truck with trailer -- went through Island Park Wednesday evening and damaged lights over the entry bridge. The driver of the semi ignored volunteers when they tried to stop the truck from... Read More.

BREAKING: Silgan to close in January, 169 layoffs expected

Tuesday, November 28

UPDATED: Wednesday, 10:33 a.m. A Winfield plastics manufacturer is closing its doors and will soon begin layoffs of 169 employees. According to a formal notice from the company to employees Tuesday, Silgan Dispening Systems will begin layoffs on January 27 and will end “on or about” March 1. Silgan told employees doors... Read More.

AUDIO: Krueger says lots of laughs in WCT production of ‘The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon’

Tuesday, November 28

Melody Krueger of the Winfield Community Theatre stopped by the KSOK/Bob FM studios Tuesday morning, along with cast members Cristina Carrasco and Joan Brodbeck, to talk about this weekend's production of "The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon." The play, which opens Thursday night and is directed by Krueger, is a... Read More.

Bridge replacement work underway north of Dexter; Completion slated for Sept. 2024

Tuesday, November 28

Bridge replacement work is underway east of Winfield for two bridges north of Dexter. According to Cowley County officials, work began Monday and should be completed near the end of September 2024. Barricades have been placed on the west side of the 162nd Road and 251st Road intersection, and approximately 0.34... Read More.

Final ‘Data Walk’ of 2023 set for Thursday in Winfield; Session examines local childhood poverty

Monday, November 27

Legacy Regional Community Foundation will host the final 2023 Data Walk on Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1000 Millington, in Winfield. "This event is a community conversation where we 'dig into data' as we continue our series of 'A Closer Look at... Read More.

SC to present free Winterfest concert Sunday; ‘Eagerheart’ production via Campus Players to follow

Monday, November 27

The Southwestern College music department will present its annual Winterfest concert on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center in Winfield. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend. The concert is sponsored by Gail Burden, OD, according to a press... Read More.

HOLIDAY SNOW: Winter storm blankets region over Thanksgiving weekend

Sunday, November 26

Cowley County and a lot of Kansas closed out the Thanksgiving weekend with a bunch of the white stuff Saturday and Saturday night. In Cowley County, snow totals ranged anywhere from 5 to 7 inches, according to the National Weather Service in Wichita Sunday.

USD 470, Head Start shares early literacy resource bags with families via community partners

Tuesday, November 21

Thanks to an early literacy grant through the Kansas Health Foundation, Ark City Public Schools is able to share family literacy bags with multiple community organizations. Cowley County Head Start Director Tara Taylor said early childhood, or birth to age five, is the most important for a child’s future. “It provides... Read More.

400 Southwestern students help with Isle of Light set-up recently; Island Park display now open nightly

Monday, November 20

Southwestern College students, faculty, and staff partnered with the City of Winfield and the Isle of Lights board for their fourth annual Isle of Lights set-up day service project on Sunday, Nov. 12. According to a news release from the college Monday, about 400 students gathered around Island Park and... Read More.

Gream: Tigers truly played ‘With Each Other, For Each Other’ en route to perfect season, national title

Monday, November 20

From RAMA PEROO/Cowley College In a battle of the top two teams at the national tournament, the top-seeded Cowley College volleyball team defeated second-seeded Scottsdale (AZ) Community College 25-9, 23-25, 25-18, 18-25, 18-16 in the title game of the NJCAA Division II Volleyball National Championships played Saturday in Cedar Rapids,... Read More.

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ back at ACHS Nov. 27 for free showing

Monday, November 20

From ALISHA CALL/Ark City USD 470 1. Ice Cream; 2. Water fights; 3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV. This is the start of a list of one million things that prove life is beautiful and worth living in the play “Every Brilliant Thing” by Duncan... Read More.

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ACPD says it issued 20 citations during ‘Thanksgiving Safe Arrival’ traffic campaign

Isle of Lights repaired, set for reopening tonight after bizarre entry of semi Wednesday evening

BREAKING: Silgan to close in January, 169 layoffs expected

AUDIO: Krueger says lots of laughs in WCT production of ‘The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon’

Bridge replacement work underway north of Dexter; Completion slated for Sept. 2024

Final ‘Data Walk’ of 2023 set for Thursday in Winfield; Session examines local childhood poverty

SC to present free Winterfest concert Sunday; ‘Eagerheart’ production via Campus Players to follow

HOLIDAY SNOW: Winter storm blankets region over Thanksgiving weekend

USD 470, Head Start shares early literacy resource bags with families via community partners

400 Southwestern students help with Isle of Light set-up recently; Island Park display now open nightly

Gream: Tigers truly played ‘With Each Other, For Each Other’ en route to perfect season, national title

‘Every Brilliant Thing’ back at ACHS Nov. 27 for free showing

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