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U.S. Rep. Ron Estes tours Winfield Middle School

Thursday, August 24

U.S. Rep. Ron Estes visited Winfield Middle School Wednesday. According to USD 465, the Wichita-based Republican, whose district includes Cowley County, toured several WMS classrooms. The school district said the visit was arranged by WMS Social Studies teacher Jay Buffum, who interned for Estes' congressional office several years ago. "The Congressman talked... Read More.

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall visits Cowley College

Wednesday, August 23

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) stopped by Cowley College in Ark City Tuesday to visit with administrators and members of the Tigers men’s basketball team. “The Senator is a strong supporter of higher education and was interested in hearing about some of the exciting things happening at Cowley College, like... Read More.

ACPD cracking down on impaired drivers as Labor Day weekend nears

Tuesday, August 22

Recently, the Arkansas City Police Department, in collaboration with other police agencies across Kansas, launched an enforcement campaign called, "You Drink. You Drive. You Lose." According to a news release from the ACPD Monday, this campaign aims to crack down on impaired drivers on the roadways from now to Labor... Read More.

Mom of Newkirk student hit by semi at crosswalk says daughter alert, facing ‘hard recovery’

Monday, August 21

Updated: Tuesday, 11:08 a.m. The mother of a 16-year-old Newkirk High School student who was hit by a semi Monday during the lunch hour at a crosswalk to the school says her daughter is recovering -- although the injuries are substantial. "She is alert and doing okay," LeiLani Williams posted on... Read More.

Famed ‘mentalist’ Tom Kennedy entertains in back-to-school event

Monday, August 21

Famed "mentalist" Tom Kennedy stopped by Cowley College in Ark City last week to welcome back students. "Keeping the audience engaged, laughing, and captivated with his hilarious improvisation, famed mentalist Tom Kennedy entertained Cowley College students on their first official day of classes Tuesday in the Robert Brown Theatre," the... Read More.

CASA of Cowley County in need of volunteers

Friday, August 18

CASA of Cowley County is looking for volunteers. CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, ensures children receive representation in court and are placed in safe and nurturing home. "CASA of Cowley County is looking for individuals and couples 21 years of age or older who are interested in making... Read More.

ALL CLASS: Cowley College, PDs welcome students back for first day of school

Thursday, August 17

It was the first full day of school for all grades Thursday for Ark City and Winfield. Cowley College and the Ark City Police Department were on hand at various USD 470 schools to welcome students, while the Winfield Police Department did the same at schools in Winfield.

WNH: Radcliff Lecture Series starts season two with rural Colorado Hospital Association VP

Thursday, August 17

By SARA JOHNSON/William Newton Hospital With a focus on viewing issues affecting rural health through an environmental lens, the second session of the Radcliff Lecture Series on Rural Health will take place at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Physicians Pavilion Assembly Room at 1230 E. 6th Ave. in... Read More.

REPORT: $1.2M in donor funds for proposed SC football facility found to be used for school operating expenses

Wednesday, August 16

Southwestern College President Liz Frombgen told donors in July she became aware of more than $1.2 million dollars raised for a new athletic center was used in 2020 to pay for operating costs for the college under SC's previous administration, according to a report Tuesday from... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing teen located

Tuesday, August 15

Updated: Friday, 11:07 a.m. Meredith Hughes, a 17-year-old who was reported missing by her family on Tuesday, has been located. According to an update from the Cowley County Sheriff's Office Friday morning, she was located Thursday. "Thank you to everyone who provided tips and information to assist in finding her," the sheriff's... Read More.

Retired Cowley Director of Ed Julie Rhoads receives Paul Stirnaman Award

Tuesday, August 15

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley College Julie Rhoads, Cowley College’s director of education, recently retired after 17 years at the school. However, before closing this chapter of her life, she was named the Paul Stirnaman Award for Teaching Excellence recipient during an in-service event held last Friday in the Earle N. Wright... Read More.

Microburst Sunday night damages trees in Ark City; 200 Evergy customers without power Monday morning

Monday, August 14

A microburst caused tree damage and knocked out power for some Ark City residents Sunday night. According to Ark City Emergency Management Monday morning, the storm produced winds of at least 62 mph at City Hall 10:42 p.m. The storm also dropped an inch-and-a-half of rain. As of Monday morning, approximately 200... Read More.