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Cowley College trustees approve lease for new Wichita location

Tuesday, April 18

Cowley College’s Board of Trustees approved the authorization to enter into a lease agreement with Brunswick Properties LLC for its new Wichita location.The lease will begin May 1 and expire on April 30, 2028, according to minutes from Monday's board meeting in the McAtee Dining Center.The property is located west... Read More.

AUDIO: Reid talks ‘Dining with Diabetes’ sessions in Winfield

Tuesday, April 18

Cowley County Extension Agent Becky Reid stopped by the Bob FM/KSOK studios recently to talk about spring lawn tips, Thursday's first session of "Dining with Diabetes" and the importance of healthy activity.Reid, who oversees the family and consumer sciences side of K-State Research and Extension in Cowley County, said... Read More.

New Cowley College AD says Tigers have what it takes for continued success

Tuesday, April 18

Updated: Wednesday, 1:02 p.m.Cowley College will hire from within to fill its open athletic director position.According to Monday's board meeting minutes, the college will hire Jeff Fluty as its new AD, effective June 1.Fluty has been Cowley's head athletic trainer for the past 18 years.“What an outstanding opportunity to... Read More.

Southwestern President Elizabeth Frombgen to be inaugurated Saturday

Monday, April 17

The inauguration of Southwestern College President Elizabeth Frombgen will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Richardson Performing Arts Center.The public is invited to attend and there is no admission charge.Frombgen is the 20th president in the college's 138-year history.Prior to coming to SC, Frombgen was vice president for... Read More.

Cowley College releases updated design of future Career & Technical Education facility

Monday, April 17

Cowley College released an updated rendering of its Workforce and CTE Building slated to break ground on the main campus in Ark City.The design is by Agora Architecture, LLC, of Winfield.Cowley College and the Cowley College Foundation’s goal for the new facility campaign is to match grants funds up... Read More.

Hutchinson man airlifted to Wichita following Thursday evening wreck in Ark City

Friday, April 14

A Hutchinson man was airlifted to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita from Ark City following a single-vehicle accident last week.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department Friday, emergency services were called Thursday evening just past 7 p.m. to the 200 block of South U.S. 77 near... Read More.

Former Cowley College volleyball player advances to Top 26 on American Idol

Friday, April 14

Hannah Nicolaisen, a two-time All-American as a member of the Cowley College volleyball team and talented musician, recently advanced among the Top 26 competitors in the search for the next American Idol.The series heads to Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii and will air on ABC on Sunday... Read More.

City of Belle Plaine completes train horn ‘Quiet Zone’ projects

Friday, April 14

The City of Belle Plaine held a ribbon cutting earlier this week celebrating the completion of railroad “Quiet Zones” – a project that has been 10 years in the making for the city.According to the City, the Quiet Zones silence 50-plus train horns each day and are set up... Read More.

Southwestern inks Las Vegas QB as program’s first flag football signee

Friday, April 14

Southwestern College has inked its first flag football player in school history.Quarterback Miranda Dooley was in Winfield Thursday afternoon for the Builders' first-ever on-campus flag football signing.Dooley comes to Winfield from Spring Valley High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she played flag football for her school. She also... Read More.

Elevated fire danger today; Gov. Kelly issues statewide disaster emergency

Thursday, April 13

Emergency management officials warn on increased fire danger today and into Friday.Strong south winds and unseasonably warm and dry air will result in very high to extreme grassland fire danger Thursday afternoon and early evening, according to the National Weather Service out of Wichita.The greatest fire danger risk will... Read More.

Local legislators approve bill that allows parents to object to certain school materials

Wednesday, April 12

State Representatives Webster Roth of Winfield and Bill Rhiley of Wellington, both Republicans, voted in favor of a bill last week in Topeka that allows parents to object to certain educational materials.According to the legislature, HB 2236 is "an act concerning education; relating to school districts; establishing parents' right... Read More.

ACPD teams up with NHTSA to urge safe driving on 4/20

Wednesday, April 12

The Ark City Police Department says it will be keeping an even closer eye on traffic and drivers on April 20."On Thursday, April 20, 2023, there will likely be an increase in marijuana use," a press release from the police department said. "With an uncertain history, April 20 (more... Read More.