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WMS students invite community to ‘Agents of Change’ event Thursday

Tuesday, May 9

Winfield Middle School eighth graders will be hosting an event Thursday focused on providing solutions to problems faced by Cowley County residents. "Winfield Middle School eighth graders cordially invite you to join us as we become 'Agents of Change' in our community," WMS says. Students will be hosting their "Service-Learning Project"... Read More.

Police pull deceased Wellington man from submerged car Sunday

Monday, May 8

A man was found deceased Sunday morning after being pulled from a submerged car in Wellington. According to a press release from the Wellington Police Department, Ralph Pingry, 42, of Wellington, was the man pulled from the vehicle. Shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday, Wellington police officers along with Wellington Fire/EMS responded... Read More.

Cowley College conducts 100th commencement exercises

Monday, May 8

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley College A total of 287 students participated in Cowley College’s 100th Commencement exercises Saturday inside W.S. Scott Auditorium. Along with the conferring of degrees, Richard Reeves was named the recipient of Cowley’s Outstanding Tiger Alumni Award. Reeves is a 1959 Arkansas City High School graduate and a 1961... Read More.

Ark City community survey reveals emphasis on infrastructure, childcare and youth-related programs

Monday, May 8

A recent Ark City community survey revealed local residents want an increased emphasis on infrastructure maintenance, childcare and early childhood programs, youth-related activities and more. “If you strengthen families you will strengthen the community," was a comment the City of Ark City says was made on a survey issued by... Read More.

Jones makes SC history as first NAIA qualifier in 100m dash

Monday, May 8

Editor's Note: The following is from buildersports.com. After competing at the Tabor Invitational the previous weekend, in which both the Southwestern men's and women's 4x100m Relay teams qualified for the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Marion, Ind., the SC squads were back on the campus of Tabor College... Read More.

Southwestern, Cowley College to hold commencement ceremonies this weekend

Friday, May 5

It’s graduation weekend for Cowley College and Southwestern. Cowley will be celebrating its 100th commencement beginning at 10 a.m. inside W.S. Scott Auditorium in Ark City. Commencement for Southwestern College will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Richard Jantz Stadium in Winfield. A total of 484 Cowley College students will be candidates... Read More.

Small plane clips electrical line north of Udall, lands safely in Rose Hill

Friday, May 5

An airplane struck an electrical line north of Udall this week and landed in Rose Hill. According to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol Thursday, a small single-engine light utility aircraft was northbound Tuesday evening when the pilot, 65-year-old Timothy McCall of Derby, stated he was having engine problems,... Read More.

AUDIO: Chief Burr, Legleiter discuss Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program for ACPD

Thursday, May 4

Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr and Lt. Det. Jason Legleiter stopped by the Bob FM/KSOK studios last Thursday to talk about the department's efforts to be one of the few in the state to be officially recognized by the Kansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Read More.

Burden Fire Department utilizes $15K in state grant funding for new gear

Thursday, May 4

The Burden Fire Department has updated its gear. According to Cowley County Fire District No. 3, the department utilized $15,000 in state grant funding to purchase new bunker coats, pants, boots and helmets for four of its firefighters. "We've received this grant multiple times since its inception and in addition to... Read More.

Visual and Performing Arts Department celebrates 100 years of Cowley College

Thursday, May 4

Another successful Art and Design Student Showcase wrapped up Tuesday night in the Earle N. Wright Community Room, followed by an inspiring Cowley College music alumni concert inside Cowley College’s Robert Brown Theatre, according to a news release from the college. The Student Showcase featured over 100 pieces of art... Read More.

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.