Winfield citizens police academy to return in August

After a one-year break, the Winfield Police Department and Cowley County Sheriff’s Office are once again hosting their adult citizens police academy, set to start August 31.According to a press release from the WPD Friday, the 14th run of the academy will educate citizens about the police department and... Read More.

Ark City hydrant flushing program proceeds into Section 5

The City of Arkansas City is continuing its annual fire hydrant flushing program, with work underway across east-central Ark City, according to a news release from the City Monday.The Environmental Services Department began flushing Section 5 Monday, which contains 86 fire hydrants along and north of East Fifth Avenue,... Read More.

Cowley County Crime Stoppers in need of volunteers for board

Cowley County Crime Stoppers is in need of additional volunteers to serve on its board, according to a recent Facebook post from the Winfield Police Department.Cowley County Crime Stoppers was founded in May 1987 by a group of concerned citizens who wanted to do something about crime in Cowley... Read More.

Ark City police arrest two following narcotics investigation, brief pursuit

An Ark City woman and a Winfield man were arrested Wednesday following a narcotics investigation, according to a news release from the Ark City Police Department Friday morning.The ACPD says officers were watching a residence 9:30 a.m. Wednesday believed to have Cheyenne Porter, 28, inside.Officers knew Porter to have... Read More.