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

Friday, August 4

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

Thursday, August 3

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.

Bates hired as new Cowley CC VP of Academic Affairs

Thursday, August 3

Cowley College has announced Dr. Rachel Bates as its new vice president of academic affairs. The post was previously held by now college president Dr. Michelle Schoon. The Cowley College Board of Trustees named Schoon the interim president of Cowley on Feb. 2 following the termination of Dr.... Read More.

O’Brien officially named Southwestern College AD; Will continue to coach men’s hoops

Wednesday, August 2

By MIKE ABASOLO/Buildersports.com Southwestern College President Liz Frombgen has removed the interim title, naming Matt O'Brien as the college's director of athletics. With the support of an administrative team in athletics, O'Brien will also continue his work as Southwestern's head men's basketball coach. "Matt is a proven leader... Read More.

AUDIO: WCT Director Melody Krueger, cast members talk upcoming ‘Little Mermaid’ production

Tuesday, August 1

Winfield Community Theatre Director Melody Krueger and cast members of "The Little Mermaid" stopped by the Bob FM/KSOK studios Friday to talk about the upcoming production Aug. 4, 5, 11, 12, at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee on Aug. 6 at 2 at Baden Square in Winfield. Read More.

U.S. 166 bridge work will restrict travel there to one lane; KDOT approves U.S. 81 bid

Tuesday, August 1

Patching and overlay work on the U.S. 166 bridge east of Ark City is set to begin soon. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation Tuesday, the repair work for the Sgt. Tyler A. Juden Memorial Bridge is expected to begin around Aug. 14 and be completed around Nov. 30. During... Read More.

Elderly man found deceased with gunshot wound Monday

Monday, July 31

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

Monday, July 31

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.

Ark City, Winfield set to authorize loans for $1.2M Strother Field water tower replacement

Saturday, July 29

City commissions for Ark City and Winfield are planning on authorizing just over a half-million dollars each for the replacement of a water tower at Strother Field. According to the agenda for the Ark City commission's meeting on Tuesday, commissioners will consider the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the... Read More.

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.