Pop-up storm ravages Cowley County Fair; Cancels Figure 8 races

Updated: 3:18 p.m.Power has been restored to enough of the Winfield Fairgrounds for the Cowley County Fair to resume tonight.The fair posted on its Facebook page at 3 p.m. the carnival will begin at 6 as scheduled. There will be no Ferris wheel as the damaged one was hauled... Read More.

36 students take part in WHS Choir Camp, meet new director

Over 30 students from Winfield High School showed off their quick memories for families and alumni this week.According to new WHS Choir Director MJ Harper, 36 students performed music they had received just two days prior.During the three days, singers at Choir Camp 2023 prepared music for future performances... Read More.

Cowley County Fair kicks off tonight in Winfield

The 2023 Cowley County Fair kicks off tonight at the Winfield Fairgrounds.Grandstand events will open with the ATV Rodeo and Midwest Slingers at 7:30.According to fair officials Wednesday night, the Midwest Slingers tractor pull with feature V6 and V8 engines and lawn tractors that run on alcohol.Friday night the... Read More.

Elderly man found deceased with gunshot wound Monday

An elderly male was found with a fatal gunshot wound Monday in rural Cowley County.Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti told Cowley Post Monday afternoon authorities were called to the 18000 block of 151st road east of Winfield at 11:30 a.m.An elderly male was found deceased on the property of... Read More.

SKS names new conductor; incorporates as non-profit independent of Southwestern

South Kansas Symphony has named a new conductor and is operating under a new management format independent from Southwestern College leading into the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 concert season, according to a news release from the ensemble."The South Kansas Symphony has operated under the umbrella of Southwestern College’s Performing Arts... Read More.