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ACHS Jazz Band State Runner-Up In 4A

Thursday, March 9

The Ark City High School Jazz Band earned 2nd place in Kansas Class 4A at the inaugural Kansas Bandmasters Association State Championships held Tuesday on the campus of Friends University in Wichita.KSHSAA recently changed the rules to allow a ranked jazz festival for the first time, according to a... Read More.

Builders Fall In Second Round To Lions; Close Season 26-7, KCAC Tourney Champs

Thursday, March 9

Southwestern had no answers Wednesday night against Langston University in the second round of the NAIA Tournament.The No. 22 Builders fell 87-65 against the No. 5 Lions in Langston, Oklahoma.SC ends its season 26-7 with a first-round NAIA Tournament win and the KCAC Conference Tournament trophy.Thank you 2 Read More.

USD 470 Hires New ACHS Administrators

Wednesday, March 8

Ark City USD 470 has hired a new high school principal and assistant principal.According to the school district Wednesday, Melissa Seacat will be head principal of Ark City High School starting this summer. She replaces Jeremy Truelove, who resigned in December.Rhonda Wright will serve as assistant... Read More.

DANCE ON: SC Defeats Red Raiders 87-82, Will Take On No. 5 Langston Tonight

Wednesday, March 8

Southwestern is moving on in the NAIA Men's Basketball Championship Tournament with a quick turnaround back to the floor in Langston, Okla.The No. 22 Moundbuilders were victorious Tuesday night in the first round of the tournament with a 87-82 win over Northwestern of Iowa.Builders Junior Cevin Clark again led... Read More.

Cowley College Visual And Performing Arts Department Enjoy A Weekend Of ‘Disaster!’

Tuesday, March 7

Performing a new musical straight from Broadway, the Cowley College Visual and Performing Arts Department entertained audiences with its spring musical Disaster over the weekend inside the Robert Brown Theatre, according to a news release from the college Tuesday morning.The musical comedy with a book by 3-time Emmy Award... Read More.

Ark City Football Coach Jon Wiemers Resigns; Announced As New Olathe West HC

Monday, March 6

Ark City High School Head Football Coach Jon Wiemers has accepted a job to be the head coach of 6A Olathe West.According to a news release from Ark City USD 470 Monday, the school district has accepted Wiemers' resignation.In addition to coaching, Wiemers serves as a PE teacher at... Read More.

Winfield Rec, WNH Donate Over $1K To Isle Of Lights Via December ‘Mile Of Lights’ Event

Monday, March 6

The Winfield Recreation Commission and William Newton Hospital announced Friday it will donate just over $1,000 to Winfield Isle of Lights.The donation comes from the annual Mile of Light Fun Run and Walk, a joint event organized by the Winfield Rec and WNH.Last year’s Mile of Lights Fun Run/Walk... Read More.

JINX IS ON: SC Draws No. 7 Seed In Langston, Okla., For Opening Round Of NAIA Tourney

Friday, March 3

The Moundbuilders knew they were dancing in March again after capturing the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference conference tournament title Monday night in Wichita, now the Southwestern College men's basketball team knows the details.The No. 22 Builders were selected as the No. 7 seed in the Duer quadrant and will... Read More.

South Kansas Symphony To Perform Sunday In Winfield

Thursday, March 2

The South Kansas Symphony will present “Eau de Musique” on Sunday, March 5, at 3 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center at Southwestern College in Winfield.This performance is sponsored by Family Wealth Management LLC - Mike and Linda Harvey, according to a news release from SC.According to director... Read More.

Ark City High Freshman School’s First Female Eagle Scout

Wednesday, March 1

There's nothing ordinary about becoming an Eagle Scout, and that's especially the case for Samantha "Sam" Harader.She's the first-ever female with that distinction at Ark City High School.According to a news release from Ark City USD 470 Monday, Harader grew up following her older brother around on all of... Read More.

Registration Open For Inaugural ‘Bass N’ BBQ’ Fishing Tournament To Benefit WNH Foundation

Wednesday, March 1

Registration is open for the inaugural Bass N' BBQ bass fishing tournament, BBQ competition, and kids' fishing derby on Saturday, May 6. Hosted by Winfield City Lake, all proceeds will benefit William Newton Healthcare Foundation.According to a news release from William Newton Hospital Wednesday, the intention is for fishing... Read More.

Builders Blast Bethel For KCAC Tourney Championship

Monday, February 27

The Southwestern College men’s basketball team dominated Bethel 82-74 for the KCAC tournament title Monday night inside Hartman Arena in Wichita.The No. 22 Builders were perfect at the free throw line until a late miss with under a minute to play.Overall, SC shot 26-of-27 at the stripe.Southwestern junior and... Read More.