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Ark City man accused of pointing gun at others at a stop light Sunday arrested

Wednesday, June 14

An Ark City man was arrested Sunday evening for two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department Wednesday, Cowley County Emergency Communications received multiple calls about a subject pointing a firearm at individuals at the stop light in the... Read More.

Winfield cement truck driver dies in hospital following rollover

Tuesday, June 13

Updated: 6:43 p.m.The driver of a cement truck that rolled over west of Winfield on U.S. 160 Tuesday morning has died.According to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol released Tuesday afternoon, the deceased is Charles Velz, 50, of Winfield.KHP says Velz died at William Newton... Read More.

14-year-old on bicycle hit by car in Ark City; Police say boy failed to stop at intersection

Monday, June 12

A 14-year-old was transported to a Wichita hospital following an accident Saturday night that involved a vehicle and juvenile on a bicycle.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department Monday afternoon, officers with the ACPD and Ark City EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Highland... Read More.

‘Bikes, Trains, & Automobiles’ slated for Saturday at William Newton Hospital

Monday, June 12

During June's National Safety Month, local Cowley County organizations are hosting "Bikes, Trains, & Automobiles" to explore transportation safety, according to a press release Monday from William Newton Hospital.Hosted on the William Newton Hospital campus at 1300 E 5th Ave in Winfield, the free, come-and-go event will take place... Read More.

Winfield USD 465 Free Summer Food Program available through June 29

Monday, June 12

Like Ark City, Winfield USD 465 is participating in a free summer meal program this month for ages 1-18.According to the school district, the summer food service program will run through June 29.Breakfast and lunch is from Monday to Thursday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 11:30-12:30 p.m., respectively, at Irving... Read More.

AUDIO: Cowley Summer Theatre season kickoff show ‘Guys and Dolls’ continues tonight, Saturday

Friday, June 9

Cowley College Theatre Director Nick Albrecht, along with "Guys and Dolls" cast members Amollie Stoermer and Claire Kennard, stopped by the KSOK studios Wednesday to talk about this weekend's production of the Broadway classic as the kickoff show for the inaugural Cowley College Summer Theatre season.Read More.

Ark City man arrested on drug, gun charges early Friday morning following traffic stop

Friday, June 9

An Ark City resident was arrested early Friday morning on drug and gun charges following a traffic stop, according to a news release from the Ark City Police Department.Shortly after midnight Friday, officers conducted a traffic stop for a white Honda Accord in the 1300 block of South Summit.... Read More.

Ark City USD 470 offering free meals for kids 1-18 through June 30

Thursday, June 8

Ark City USD 470 reminds the community it is again offering free meals this summer.Anyone ages 1-18 can receive breakfast and lunch for free now until the end of the month.Free meals will be served at the following schools each Monday-Thursday. Breakfast is from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch is from... Read More.

City of Winfield’s Pike Road project selected for KDOT Cost Share Program funding

Wednesday, June 7

A traffic spot in Winfield notorious for confusion and frustration is the focus of state funding announced Tuesday.According to a news release from Gov. Laura Kelly's office, the City of Winfield is a recipient of state funding opportunities via the Kansas Department of Transportation's Cost Share Program for spring... Read More.

Revised Winfield school bond question passes; Voter turnout just 13 percent

Wednesday, June 7

Updated: Wednesday, 10:04 a.m.Winfield school district voters signed off on a $15 million school bond for USD 465 that will improve maintenance and infrastructure -- especially for elementary schools.Yes votes beat out no's 676 to 460, according to unofficial results from the Cowley County Clerk's office... Read More.

Southwestern, Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine announce admissions partnership

Tuesday, June 6

Southwestern College and Kansas Health Science Center-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine have announced an admissions partnership agreement, with the goal of addressing Kansas’ physician shortage.According to a news release from SC Tuesday, the agreement will allow a select number of Southwestern students to accelerate their career path with a... Read More.

PHOTOS: Winfield goes big for 150th birthday weekend

Monday, June 5

(Photos by Brady Bauman)It was a jam-packed weekend in Winfield as the city celebrated its 150th birthday with an old-fashioned carnival at Island Park Friday night, the grand parade Saturday and the first Duck Jam in the Park of the season Saturday night featuring Savanna Chestnut and Sunny Sweeney.Festivities... Read More.