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WNH highlights recent financial leadership changes

Friday, July 28

There are new faces in key financial leadership positions at William Newton Hospital in Winfield, according to a press release from WNH Friday.Earlier this year, Kara Goff stepped into the chief financial officer role at the hospital. Goff assumed this position from Brian Barta, who was named chief executive... Read More.

Bulldogs, Vikings football schedules released; Cowley Cup set for Sept. 1 in Winfield

Thursday, July 27

Football schedules have been released for Ark Valley Chisholm Trail schools.The Bulldogs and the Vikings, as is tradition, will kickoff their seasons against each other in the Cowley Cup.Ark City will travel to Winfield on Sept. 1.Ark City defeated the Vikings last season inside Bulldog Stadium... Read More.

‘Downtown Doc Walks’ surpasses half a million steps since November, WNH says

Wednesday, July 26

Participants in Downtown Doc Walks have already accumulated more than half a million steps since Winfield’s free community walking program began in November, according to a press release from William Newton Hospital.Through a partnership between WNH and Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Doc Walks meet-ups occur at 4... Read More.

Elementary students take part in Cowley STEM Camp at Wellington campus

Tuesday, July 25

A STEM Camp for area elementary students was held July 17-19 at Cowley College’s Sumner Campus in Wellington, according to a press release from the college Monday.STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics.Incoming fourth through sixth graders met from 8-11 a.m., while those entering first through third grades met... Read More.

3 Coffeyville men arrested for drugs in stolen car; AC man charged with battery of corrections officer

Monday, July 24

Three men from Coffeyville were arrested after midnight Sunday morning on drug charges and one with an added charge of possessing a stolen vehicle.According to the Cowley County Sheriff's Office activity report Monday, the men were arrested following a traffic stop at 1:26 a.m. Sunday in the 17000 block... Read More.

ABOUT THAT TIME: Moundbuilder Check-In begins July 31 and August 1

Monday, July 24

Believe it or not, summer break for students is about to be in the rearview mirror.Moundbuilder Check-In begins on Monday, July 31 and Tuesday, Aug. 1, as incoming first-year students will move into the residence halls at Southwestern College in Winfield, according to a press release from SC.MEOW Days... Read More.

ACPD says overall crime in the city saw a decrease in 2022

Friday, July 21

The Ark City Police Department says overall crime deceased in the city in 2022 compared to the previous year."The Kansas Bureau of Investigation recently released crime index numbers for communities in Kansas for 2022," a news release from the ACPD stated Friday. "Arkansas City saw a... Read More.

Hearing set for man arrested in Winfield City Lake boating accident that put girl in coma

Thursday, July 20

The operator of boat involved in an accident at Winfield City Lake on Memorial Day Weekend that critically injured a 10-year-old girl will be in Cowley County District Court in September.Cowley County Attorney Larry Schwartz told Cowley Post Thursday morning Jacob T. Williams, 34, of Haysville, will have a... Read More.

Winfield man pleads no contest for Nov. 2022 accident that fatally injured Roger Moon

Thursday, July 20

A Winfield man entered a plea of no contest to a misdemeanor count of battery in a bicycle accident that fatally injured Roger Moon in November 2022.According to a Facebook post via NewsCow Wednesday night, Fredrick D. Jackson, 37, initially had been charged with a felony count of involuntary... Read More.

$800K gift to Cowley College Foundation puts CTE Center campaign closer to the finish line

Thursday, July 20

The Sunderland Foundation of Overland Park has presented the Cowley College Foundation with an $800,000 gift for the college’s Career & Technical Education Center project, according to a press release from the foundation Wednesday.“We are pleased to be part of this $8 million project to help the students of... Read More.

PHOTOS: Wind, hail damages property, buildings and more in Dexter

Wednesday, July 19

Strong winds and hail damaged buildings in Dexter earlier in the day Monday.Damage included broken windows, dented vehicles, pitted siding and some crop damage, according to photos submitted to KSOK, which can be seen in the comments by clicking the Facebook post below:Cowley County Emergency Management reported wind gusts... Read More.

USD 470 to hold meet-and-greet for new high school, middle school principals

Wednesday, July 19

Ark City USD 470 invites the public to meet three new principals in the school district with the start of classes around the corner.The meet-and-greet will be Tuesday at the Avery Family Learning Center at 2500 N. 15th from 2-4 p.m."They are eager for the new school year and... Read More.