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Udall museum to host memorial, book event on 1955 tornado

Thursday, May 4

The Udall Community Historical Society Museum will be hosting a tornado memorial and book event at the end of the month. "Please join the town of Udall in remembering those who lost their lives in the 1955 tornado," the museum said. "We will also have a book signing with esteemed... Read More.

‘Robotic Challenge’ held at Cowley College’s Sumner Campus

Wednesday, May 3

The Third Annual Robotic Challenge was held last week on the Cowley College Sumner Campus on Thursday and Friday in Wellington.. The basic competition took place Thursday, and the advanced competition was held Friday. The event has grown to 14 schools and 29 teams, according to a news release from... Read More.

Southwestern names O’Brien Interim Athletic Director, Schnelle Interim Associate AD

Wednesday, May 3

Southwestern College President Elizabeth Frombgen has announced a change in leadership at the head of the athletics department in Winfield. According to a news release from SC Wednesday morning, current Moundbuilder Men’s Basketball Coach Matt O’Brien has been selected as the interim director of athletics and will continue his coaching... Read More.

New Morton Buildings CEO began career with the company in Winfield

Tuesday, May 2

The new CEO of Morton Buildings began his 27-year-career with the company as a construction crew member in Winfield. According to a press release from the Illinois-based manufacturer Tuesday morning, Sean Cain, who has served as president of Morton Buildings for the past two years, has assumed the role of... Read More.

Frombgen says ‘it takes love’ in inaugural address as SC’s 20th president

Monday, May 1

Elizabeth Frombgen said love will be the key to the school's future in her first official address as the 20th president of Southwestern College in Winfield. “I believe that presidents must first and foremost love their colleges, love their students, their faculty and staff, their alumni, and their community –... Read More.

Great weather brings great turnout Saturday for annual ‘Diversity Jam’ at Island Park

Monday, May 1

Island Park in Winfield was full of food, music and fun Saturday afternoon for the Winfield Human Relations Commission Diversity Jam. The event featured live performances at the park's pavilion, including Mariachi Los Reyes, Nightwatchmen and Greg Victors -- a.k.a., Wichita War Dancer. The annual event also featured a large bounce... Read More.

William Newton Healthcare Foundation ‘Bass N’ BBQ’ benefit rescheduled due to lake water levels

Friday, April 28

The inaugural Bass N' BBQ bass fishing tournament, BBQ competition, and kids' fishing derby has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 24. Hosted by Winfield City Lake, all proceeds benefit William Newton Healthcare Foundation. “The planning committee, which includes Winfield City Lake officials, determined that even though it has been raining... Read More.

AUDIO: Ponca City-based songwriter Junior Godfrey, Red Dirt singer Rotten Robertson talk ‘Osage County Road’

Friday, April 28

Caleb "Rotten" Robertson of Tuttle, Oklahoma, and songwriter Junior Godfrey of Ponca City, stopped by the Bob FM/KSOK studios as guests for Thursday's edition of The Morning Mixtape to talk about their music. Robertson played a shortened version of an original song before the radio debut of another original, written... Read More.

Ark City students use cutting-edge tech to make positive change

Friday, April 28

Ark City High School students are using industry-standard tech to help improve accessibility requirements, according to a news release from USD 470 this week. During a recent civil rights audit, administration learned that some of the school’s trophy cases could be improved to better meet accessibility requirements. That’s when the... Read More.

AUDIO: Cowley Theatre director, students talk ‘Flora & Ulysses’ ahead of this weekend’s performance

Thursday, April 27

In advance of Friday and Saturday performances of Flora & Ulysses, Cowley College’s Act One Drama Club will perform in front of more than 1,200 area elementary students and teachers, according to a news release from the college Wednesday. The Act One Drama Club students performed the children/family show twice... Read More.

WNH says nursing staff back to pre-pandemic numbers

Thursday, April 27

Nurse staffing at William Newton Hospital in Winfield has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a news release from WNH Wednesday. "One of the strategies William Newton Hospital has been implementing to improve its financial position is to reduce the utilization of contract labor," the hospital said. The hospital’s Director of... Read More.

AUDIO: Winfield State Rep. Web Roth talks Topeka latest as legislative session concludes

Wednesday, April 26

State Rep. Web Roth (R-Winfield) stopped by the Bob FM/KSOK studios last Friday with the latest from Topeka as the legislature addresses governor vetoes and more as this session nears its end. Roth, who represents the 79th District in the legislature, was live on Bob FM via the Morning Mixtape... Read More.

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Udall museum to host memorial, book event on 1955 tornado

‘Robotic Challenge’ held at Cowley College’s Sumner Campus

Southwestern names O’Brien Interim Athletic Director, Schnelle Interim Associate AD

New Morton Buildings CEO began career with the company in Winfield

Frombgen says ‘it takes love’ in inaugural address as SC’s 20th president

Great weather brings great turnout Saturday for annual ‘Diversity Jam’ at Island Park

William Newton Healthcare Foundation ‘Bass N’ BBQ’ benefit rescheduled due to lake water levels

AUDIO: Ponca City-based songwriter Junior Godfrey, Red Dirt singer Rotten Robertson talk ‘Osage County Road’

Ark City students use cutting-edge tech to make positive change

AUDIO: Cowley Theatre director, students talk ‘Flora & Ulysses’ ahead of this weekend’s performance

WNH says nursing staff back to pre-pandemic numbers

AUDIO: Winfield State Rep. Web Roth talks Topeka latest as legislative session concludes

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