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AUDIO: Winfield State Rep. Web Roth Talks Topeka, School Choice Bill

Thursday, March 30

State Rep. Web Roth (R-Winfield) stopped by the KSOK/Bob FM studios last week and joined the morning show. Roth, a freshman legislator, discussed his first votes this session, including a bill that creates education savings account with public dollars that parents/guardians can also use to pay for their kids... Read More.

Fire Weather Watch Issued For The Region; Wind Gusts Of 50-60 MPH Expected Friday

Wednesday, March 29

Cowley County Emergency Management asks residents to be vigilant as a Fire Weather Watch continues throughout the week for the region.The Fire Weather Watch is expected to expire by Friday at 9 p.m.The Kansas Forest Service on Tuesday released a video urging anyone burning to keep checking any brush... Read More.

Driver Who Fled February Fatality Accident In Winfield Currently In Sedgwick County Jail

Wednesday, March 29

Updated: 2:22 p.m.The driver of a Camaro who fled the scene of a single-vehicle accident in Winfield that killed his Ark City passenger in February has been identified.According to the full accident report filed by the Kansas Highway Patrol, the driver was identified as 41-year-old Joshua... Read More.

USD 470, City of Ark City To Celebrate ‘Week Of The Young Child’ Starting April 1

Tuesday, March 28

The USD 470 Early Literacy Initiative is recognizing pivotal partners in early childhood work during the Week of the Young Child, April 1-7.According to a news release from the Ark City school district Tuesday, the Week of the Young Child is a designation by the National Association for the... Read More.

Cowley Tigerettes Finish National Runners-Up In Denton

Tuesday, March 28

The Cowley College Tigerettes Dance Team finished national runner-up in both of its routines and earned Division I rankings at the 2023 American Collegiate Championship in Denton, Texas.The competition was held on the campus of North Texas.The Tigerettes dance and cheer at all home women’s and men’s basketball games,... Read More.

Winfield BOE Picks Great Bend Schools Administrator As Next Superintendent

Tuesday, March 28

The Winfield Board of Education has selected Tricia Reiser as its new superintendent.According to an announcement from USD 465 Tuesday morning, Reiser will begin work in Winfield July 1.Reiser is currently the assistant superintendent for the Great Bend school district.Dr. Nathan Reed, the outgoing Winfield superintendent, submitted his resignation... Read More.

Winfield, Oxford Educators Honored Saturday In Wichita

Monday, March 27

Two area teachers were honored for being regional semifinalists for Kansas Teacher of the Year.Elizabeth Wall, a 1st-grade teacher at Irving, and Lauren Van Allen, an agriculture teacher at Oxford Junior-Senior High School, were honored during an awards ceremony Saturday in Wichita.According to the Kansas State Department of Education,... Read More.

Kansas Secretary Of State Visits Cowley College’s Wichita Center

Monday, March 27

Cowley College’s Workforce and Community Education Department and the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted Secretary of State Scott Schwab last week at Cowley’s Wichita Center.According to press release from the college, Schwab presented to new and small businesses about registering with the state.Cowley College President Dr. Michelle Schoon... Read More.

Winfield School Board Wraps Up Week Of Superintendent Interviews

Friday, March 24

The Winfield USD 465 school board interviewed five candidates for superintendent this week.The candidates are Mark Littell, Ryan Most, John Wetzal, Tricia Reiser and Robert Davies.Davies, who is the superintendent of Holton schools, was interviewed Friday.Reiser is the assistant superintendent for the Great Bend school district, Whetzal is the... Read More.

SCK Health To Hold Another ‘Community Conversation’ About Hospital’s Future

Thursday, March 23

SCK Health is osting another forum in April to discuss future changes for the hospital located just north of Ark City off U.S. 77.The hospital, which is facing severe financial problems, held a similar community forum open to the public earlier this month."We are excited about... Read More.

FAMILY MATTERS: Pierce, Clark Continue Bulldog-To-Builder Pipeline

Thursday, March 23

Southwestern College men's basketball will continue to have a Pierce in uniform.Ark City High School Senior Trevor Pierce has committed to play basketball for the Moundbuilders, joining teammate and fellow senior Cadon Clark at SC, who earlier committed to Southwestern as a two-sport athlete in hoops and football.Pierce's older... Read More.

Ark City High School Students Help Construct, Install Entrance Ramp For Local Family

Wednesday, March 22

Ark City High School helped construct and install an entrance ramp for an Ark City home, recently.According to USD 470, Ark City FFA members and SkillsUSA students partnered on the project.SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce, according... Read More.