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6-0 Builders up to No. 7 in latest NAIA poll; 5-1 Friends in Wichita next after bye week

Tuesday, October 3

Southwestern moved up a spot for the second consecutive week in the latest NAIA Top 25 football poll. The undefeated Moundbuilders were ranked No. 7 in the nation in Monday's latest NAIA FirstDown PlayBook Coaches' Top 25 Rating. SC won on the road Saturday in Leavenworth Read More.

Mulvane man killed in motorcycle accident Sunday near Dexter

Monday, October 2

A Mulvane man was killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday north of the Cowley State Fishing Lake on Grouse Creek Road near Dexter. According to a news release from the Cowley County Sheriff's Office Monday afternoon, the deceased was identified as Mike Swope. He was 55. Deputies were dispatched to the 21000... Read More.

Wall: City mourns passing of ‘Mr. Winfield’ Rick Meyer

Sunday, October 1

Updated Monday A longtime fixture in the background of the everyday operation of the City of Winfield and the big events every year like the Walnut Valley Festival, the Cowley County Fair, K&O Steam and Gas Engine Show, several local organizations and everything in between has passed away. Rick Meyer, a... Read More.

SC accepting applications for Pillars Academic Scholarships

Friday, September 29

Southwestern College is now accepting applications for the Pillars Academic Scholarships. According to a press release from the college Wednesday, the college will award two full-tuition scholarships to first-year students enrolling for fall 2024. "The Pillars Academic Scholarship is a merit-based award that recognizes two students who show outstanding academic abilities,"... Read More.

ACFD/EMS utilize shipping containers for new training grounds, facility

Friday, September 29

The Arkansas City Fire and EMS Department announced Thursday a new training facility and grounds located at the west end of Ark City on Madison Avenue. As of last week, the Public Works Department completed essential grading and dirt work to facilitate the placement of shipping containers, which will serve... Read More.

ACPD readies for 39th National Night Out starting Monday

Tuesday, September 26

The Ark City Police Department and local neighborhoods will once again be coming together to celebrate National Night Out next week. It will be the 39th year for National Night Out. The kickoff party in Ark City will be Monday, Oct. 2, from 5-8 p.m. at Wilson Park. In addition to the... Read More.

Finalists named for Queen Alalah

Monday, September 25

After three days of online voting, the following five women were selected by Cowley College students, faculty, staff, and administration as finalists for Queen Alalah XCI, to be crowned during the annual Coronation at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27: In alphabetical order: Gwyneth Abrams, Arkansas City; Emma Badley, Arkansas City;... Read More.

Federal grant monies available for housing improvements in area of W. Kansas Avenue

Friday, September 22

The City of Ark City says residents in the area of W. Kansas Avenue should look into available funds for housing improvements. "In a dedicated effort to revitalize homes in Arkansas City, officials seek to inform residents about the available funding opportunities through a Community Development Block Grant that funds... Read More.

First phase of Pike Road reconstruction to begin Monday

Thursday, September 21

Work on Pike Road in Winfield is scheduled to begin Monday. According to the City of Winfield, contractors will be replacing the sanitary sewer line beneath Pike Road from E. 19th Avenue south to the entrance of McDonald's. The project is planned to be completed in phases. The first phase will include... Read More.

Gov. Kelly makes Winfield stop launch point for statewide tour aimed to up pressure for Medicaid expansion

Wednesday, September 20

Updated Thursday morning with video WINFIELD -- Gov. Laura Kelly told the crowd in front of William Newton Hospital Wednesday afternoon she's not giving up on her effort to expand Medicaid in Kansas, and that her continued advocacy for it is no longer a campaign talking point. "My determination to expand... Read More.

Former HOF Tiger baseball coach makes return to dugout after completing cancer treatments

Tuesday, September 19

From RAMA PEROO/Cowley College TULSA -- Honoring their former assistant baseball coach at Cowley College, friends, and family flocked to the Tulsa Drillers ballpark to welcome back Scott Hennessey, the manager of the Tulsa Drillers and a member of the Cowley College Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame, Saturday at ONEOK... Read More.

ACPD to step up seatbelt enforcement this week with emphasis on children safety

Monday, September 18

Now through Sept. 23, the Arkansas City Police Department will join other Kansas law enforcement agencies to stop what has been likened to an epidemic in Kansas, the police department announced via a news release Monday. "In 2019, eight children ages 0-13 died from car crashes in Kansas," the ACPD... Read More.