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UPDATED: Unofficial city/school election results

Tuesday, November 7

Updated: Wednesday, 10:01 a.m. Votes in Cowley County went to the polls Tuesday for city and school board elections. According to the county clerk's office, 3,818 of 20,356 registered voters cast ballots -- or a voter turnout of 18.76 percent. Unofficial results via Cowley County Clerk's Office, notable races: (Seat winners in bold,... Read More.

Crime Stoppers ask for public’s help regarding Winfield American Legion burglary

Monday, November 6

Cowley County Crime Stoppers in Winfield is asking for the publics help in solving a burglary report. According to a news release Monday from the Winfield Police Department, officers were dispatched on Oct. 18 to the American Legion, located at 115 West 10th Avenue, to take a burglary report. Officers spoke... Read More.

Companies in Anthony and Belle Plaine awarded $270K in USDA grants for solar arrays

Monday, November 6

Two area companies were awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for renewable energy investments. According to a news release from the USDA Monday morning, Zimmerman Ag Service, Inc., of Belle Plaine and Central Electropolishing Company, Inc., of Anthony, will receive federal grant monies for solar arrays. The news release... Read More.

Field survey underway for U.S. 160 culvert replacement near Cambridge

Monday, November 6

A field survey for a proposed U.S. 160 culvert replacement in rural Cowley County is underway. According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation, survey work began Monday. The location is about 7.4 miles west of the Cowley/Elk county line, or just east of Cambridge. The survey length... Read More.

Burden Fire District awarded grant to purchase new gear

Friday, November 3

Cowley County Fire District No. 3 in Burden was one of 78 departments in Kansas awarded funding through the Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant Program, administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. CCFD No. 3 was awarded $4,405.44 to purchase eight sets of wildland firefighting gear, according... Read More.

City of Ark City unveils upgraded utility payment options

Friday, November 3

The City of Ark City has updated its utility payment process, according to a news release from the city Friday. "To streamline the utility payment process for its valued customers, the City of Arkansas City is proud to introduce an upgraded system that offers more convenient payment options and improved... Read More.

County to consider KDOT bid approval for Hackney bridge demolition, replacement

Thursday, November 2

Updated: 1:44 p.m. Cowley County commissioners will consider the approval of a contractor Tuesday for the Hackney bridge project just east of Strother Field off U.S. 77 on 222nd Road between Ark City and Winfield. According to County Administrator Lucas Goff, the Kansas Department of Transportation bid out work for demolition... Read More.

WNH, Radcliff Lecture Series to host panel discussion Thursday on Medicare vs Medicare Advantage

Wednesday, November 1

A new extension of the Radcliff Lecture Series on Rural Health, coined "Beats Breakfast Club," invites the public to a brief talk and panel discussion surrounding Medicare open enrollment. Titled “Get the Facts: Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage,” the free event is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Thursday at the... Read More.

Downtown Trick-Or-Treat, Trunk-Or-Treat, safety tips and more as Cowley County celebrates Halloween

Tuesday, October 31

Cowley County is celebrating Halloween today and tonight with local agencies and businesses dishing out candy for trick-or-treaters. The City of Winfield's office at City Hall will be open to trick-or-treaters from 4-6 p.m. as part of Winfield's Downtown Trick-Or-Treat, where participating businesses and others will have... Read More.

City says Webster Combustion to add at least 41 new jobs in Winfield

Monday, October 30

Webster Combustion will add a minimum of 41 new jobs in Winfield, local officials announced Monday morning. "This development includes $6 million in investments at the property and over $10 million in payroll additions over the next ten years to support the company’s expansion in its current manufacturing facility in... Read More.

Cowley Ambassador, Tigerette Dancer Kinzie Pappan crowned 91st Queen Alalah

Monday, October 30

Kinzie Pappan, a Cowley College ambassador and Tigerette dancer was crowned the 91st Queen Alalah Friday night inside the Robert Brown Theatre on the campus of Cowley College. Emma Badley, another Ark City High alum, was first runner-up. “I was shocked when they said my name," Pappan said in a news... Read More.

ACFD mourns passing of former chief Bobby Wolfe

Sunday, October 29

Former Ark City Fire Chief Bobby Wolfe died Thursday. “It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Chief Bobby Wolfe,” the ACFD posted on it’s Facebook page Sunday night. “Chief Wolfe led the Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department from 2012 to 2020 and left a lasting... Read More.