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Istas family makes new, improved scoreboard possible at Cowley auditorium

Friday, July 10

Fans attending Cowley College athletic events this school year will notice a major new addition hanging above the court at W.S. Scott Auditorium. The college has installed a new center-hung scoreboard featuring video displays on all four sides, replacing the previous scoreboard that had served the facility for years. The... Read More.

Ark City man is arrested after alleged domestic attack, struggle with police

Tuesday, July 7

An Arkansas City man accused of strangling his mother early Monday also allegedly attempted to grab an officer's holstered firearm while being taken into custody, according to the Arkansas City Police Department. Police said the investigation began at about 3:20 a.m. when a 61-year-old woman fled to a neighbor's home... Read More.

Sara Denly is named new director of Southwestern College’s nursing program

Tuesday, July 7

As its nursing program enters its second academic year, Southwestern College has named alumna Sara Denly as director of the Grace and David Nichols Family Nursing Program, effective July 1. Denly returns to her alma mater with 26 years of experience as a registered nurse, including the past six years... Read More.

Ark City Police to take part in speeding crackdown that is starting Tuesday

Monday, July 6

The Arkansas City Police Department is reminding motorists to slow down as summer travel season brings more vehicles to Kansas roadways. The department will join law enforcement agencies across the country in the national Speeding Catches Up With You traffic safety campaign, which runs July 7 through July 15. During... Read More.

Cowley recognizes students who finished Winfield Correctional Facility programs

Monday, July 6

WINFIELD — Cowley College recognized 67 students for earning high school diplomas, technical certificates and academic honors during its Spring 2026 Adult Education and Career and Technical Education Recognition Ceremony at the Winfield Correctional Facility on June 29. The ceremony celebrated students who completed educational milestones through Cowley College's partnership... Read More.

Storms in May and June have brought down 30 power poles in Winfield

Monday, July 6

It's been a rough year to be a City of Winfield power pole. Straight-line winds that swept through the Winfield area Saturday night snapped transmission poles south of the city, leaving approximately 4,500 electric customers without power, according to City Manager Taggart Wall. The storm caused extensive damage to the city's... Read More.

Police identify man found in south Arkansas City residence

Thursday, July 2

ARKANSAS CITY — Arkansas City police have identified the man who was found dead inside a residence in the 400 block of South 10th Street earlier this week. The deceased was identified as James Thomas Brown VI, 38. His next of kin have been notified, according to the Arkansas City... Read More.

Ark City Police seek help in identifying person found dead in local residence

Wednesday, July 1

The Arkansas City Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a person who was found deceased inside a residence Tuesday in the 400 block of South 10th Street. According to a Wednesday news release, officers were dispatched to the home at approximately noon on June 30 after... Read More.

Bass N’ Dash in Winfield reels in money for WNH Auxiliary, Huxley’s Halo

Wednesday, July 1

WINFIELD — The third annual Bass N' Dash at Winfield City Lake netted more than $3,000 for the William Newton Hospital Auxiliary and Huxley's Halo of Hope, while adding a new event that helped make this year's fundraiser the biggest yet. Held May 30, the event combined its popular bass... Read More.

Bid is awarded for major revamping of U.S. 77 between Ark City and Winfield

Tuesday, June 30

The Kansas Department of Transportation has awarded a nearly $67.8 million contract for a major reconstruction project on U.S. 77 in Cowley County. Pearson Construction LLC, of Wichita, received the $67,798,669.93 contract to replace pavement on approximately 8.6 miles of U.S. 77 from about 1.9 miles north of the U.S.... Read More.

Winfield PD investigating injury to teen who fell from moving vehicle at lake

Tuesday, June 30

A 16-year-old Winfield boy was seriously injured late Monday night after falling from the back of a moving vehicle near Winfield City Lake, according to the Winfield Police Department. Officers and Winfield Fire/EMS were dispatched at approximately 11 p.m. Monday to the north road of Winfield City Lake following a... Read More.

Sumner Co. authorities recover body of Nebraska man lost in floodwaters

Monday, June 29

The Sumner County Sheriff's Office has recovered the body of a Nebraska man whose vehicle was swept away by floodwaters Saturday afternoon south of Wellington. Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Venkatesh Doppalaudi of Elkhorn, Nebraska. Deputies were called to the 600 block of South Oliver Road after a witness reported... Read More.

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Istas family makes new, improved scoreboard possible at Cowley auditorium

Ark City man is arrested after alleged domestic attack, struggle with police

Sara Denly is named new director of Southwestern College’s nursing program

Ark City Police to take part in speeding crackdown that is starting Tuesday

Cowley recognizes students who finished Winfield Correctional Facility programs

Storms in May and June have brought down 30 power poles in Winfield

Police identify man found in south Arkansas City residence

Ark City Police seek help in identifying person found dead in local residence

Bass N’ Dash in Winfield reels in money for WNH Auxiliary, Huxley’s Halo

Bid is awarded for major revamping of U.S. 77 between Ark City and Winfield

Winfield PD investigating injury to teen who fell from moving vehicle at lake

Sumner Co. authorities recover body of Nebraska man lost in floodwaters

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