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Area emergency services combine for nearly $400K in SPARK/American Rescue Plan grants

Thursday, January 4

Several local emergency response entities in Cowley and Sumner counties were recently awarded a combined $390,078 in grant funds. Winfield Fire/EMS was awarded the most -- $89,100 for new radios. "This generous grant, part of the Strengthening People Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) initiative under the federal American Rescue Plan, allows us to... Read More.

Udall man injured after collision at rural train crossing

Wednesday, January 3

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.

Baby New Year? Close enough! WNH welcomes its first baby born in 2024 at 3 a.m. Tuesday

Tuesday, January 2

The first baby born in 2024 at the William Newton Family Birthing Center was delivered at 3:04 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2. Ruth Lyman, daughter of Thomas and Tara Lyman of Ark City, weighed six pounds four ounces and was 19 inches long. "Proud dad Thomas Lyman, DPM, is one of... Read More.

Authorities investigating early morning New Year’s Day structure fire at Paris Park

Tuesday, January 2

Authorities in Ark City are investigating a structure fire at Paris Park during the early morning hours New Years Day. According to a news release from the Ark City Fire/EMS Department Tuesday afternoon, crews responded to a reported structure fire at approximately 4 a.m. Monday at the Paris Park pavilion. Upon... Read More.

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

Tuesday, January 2

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.

Shoe theft of local retailer added to booking charges for Ark City man

Tuesday, January 2

An Ark City man was arrested last week for stealing shoes from a local retailer. According to the Ark City Police Department on Friday, a report was taken on Dec. 5 from Shoe Sensation, 2139 N. Summit St., of an unknown male taking a pair of men's shoes without paying... Read More.

Looking back at 2023’s top local stories

Saturday, December 30

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

Monday, December 25

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

Friday, December 22

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

Thursday, December 21

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.

ACMS Science Teacher Jeff Shaw selected for Pitt State’s Distinguished Service Teacher Award

Thursday, December 21

Ark City Middle School science teacher Jeff Shaw was recently selected for the Distinguished Service Teacher Award from Pittsburg State University, his alumni. Shaw earned a Bachelor’s in Education at Pitt State in 1988 followed by a Master’s at Kansas State University in 1990. He has taught in the same classroom... Read More.

Woman and child seriously injured in hit-and-run in Winfield; Driver charged with DUI

Wednesday, December 20

Updated: 4:03 p.m. A woman and young boy were seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident late Tuesday night on Main Street in Winfield. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol Wednesday morning, a 2011 Ford pickup driven by 23-year-old Audrey Yingling of Winfield was northbound in the parking lot of Pizza Hut... Read More.