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First phase of Pike Road reconstruction to begin Monday

Thursday, September 21

Work on Pike Road in Winfield is scheduled to begin Monday.According to the City of Winfield, contractors will be replacing the sanitary sewer line beneath Pike Road from E. 19th Avenue south to the entrance of McDonald's.The project is planned to be completed in phases.The first phase will include... Read More.

Gov. Kelly makes Winfield stop launch point for statewide tour aimed to up pressure for Medicaid expansion

Wednesday, September 20

Updated Thursday morning with videoWINFIELD -- Gov. Laura Kelly told the crowd in front of William Newton Hospital Wednesday afternoon she's not giving up on her effort to expand Medicaid in Kansas, and that her continued advocacy for it is no longer a campaign talking point."My determination to expand... Read More.

Former HOF Tiger baseball coach makes return to dugout after completing cancer treatments

Tuesday, September 19

From RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeTULSA -- Honoring their former assistant baseball coach at Cowley College, friends, and family flocked to the Tulsa Drillers ballpark to welcome back Scott Hennessey, the manager of the Tulsa Drillers and a member of the Cowley College Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame, Saturday at ONEOK... Read More.

ACPD to step up seatbelt enforcement this week with emphasis on children safety

Monday, September 18

Now through Sept. 23, the Arkansas City Police Department will join other Kansas law enforcement agencies to stop what has been likened to an epidemic in Kansas, the police department announced via a news release Monday."In 2019, eight children ages 0-13 died from car crashes in Kansas," the ACPD... Read More.

Ark City crews working to fix big water main break

Monday, September 18

Ark City sewer crews are working on a substantial water main break.According to Ark City Commissioner Kanyon Gingher via the Arkansas City Asked and Answered page on Facebook Monday morning, the 6-inch water main break was discovered at Summit to A Street on Washington."It's a big break," she posted.... Read More.

Winfield approved for $400K in road improvement funds; Sedan to receive $1.25M

Friday, September 15

Winfield is set to receive $400,000 in state/federal funding for highway surface preservation.According to a news release from Gov. Laura Kelly's office, the money is from the Kansas Department of Transportation's City Connecting Link Improvement Program.Overall, 27 cities across the state were selected for the latest round of $22... Read More.

ACFD seeking investment partners for updated fire extinguisher training equipment

Friday, September 15

The Ark City Fire/EMS Department is looking to partner with local businesses to invest in fire safety training equipment. Chet Ranzau, the Fire Marshal of the Arkansas City Fire Department, showcased a fire extinguisher training system borrowed from another fire department at a recent career fair. He aims to acquire... Read More.

AUDIO: Cowley County CASA director says children in need of volunteers, free advocate classes available

Thursday, September 14

Cowley County CASA Executive Director Makayla Shields stopped by the KSOK/Bob FM studios Wednesday to inform the public about upcoming free volunteer classes to become a CASA volunteer to help abused and neglected children find better homes and living conditions.CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate.Read More.

3-0 Builders up to No. 9 in latest NAIA rankings

Thursday, September 14

The Southwestern College football team is now ranked in the NAIA's Top 10.The 3-0 Moundbuilders are No. 9 in the nation in the latest NAIA Coaches' Top 25 released Tuesday.SC moved up two spots from No. 11.The Builders are the highest-ranked KCAC team in the poll.... Read More.

Haysville man facing felony charges for Winfield City Lake boating accident that put girl in coma

Wednesday, September 13

Felony charges have been filed against a Haysville man who was allegedly drunk while a boat he was operating crashed into another and seriously injured a 10-year-old girl on Winfield City Lake over the Memorial Day Weekend.The charges against Jacob Williams -- 13 in total --... Read More.

Utility shed fire Tuesday night in Winfield considered arson

Wednesday, September 13

A utility shed fire in Winfield Tuesday night is being investigated as arson.According to Winfield Fire Marshall Chad Mayberry Wednesday morning, firefighters were called to a structure fire at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday night at 4th and Indiana near Irving Elementary.Mayberry said the 10x10 wooden shed was fully engulfed when... Read More.

AUDIO: Wall says work on Pike Road project to start soon after Walnut Valley Festival

Tuesday, September 12

Winfield City Taggart Wall stopped by the KSOK/Bob FM studios last week with the latest on street improvements, lake water levels, park improvements, electric rate restructuring, August storm clean-up and more.Wall said the Pike Road project will begin shortly after the conclusion of... Read More.