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Former Cowley Baseball Player To Perform With His Band At The Burford

Monday, February 27

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeCam Allen, a former member of the Cowley College baseball team, and rising country music star, will perform along with his Oklahoma-based band Saturday, April 22 at the Burford Theatre in Arkansas City.Cam Allen will perform as part of the 2023 VJ Wilkins Performance Series. Doors... Read More.

KHP Says Car Involved In Feb. 18 Fatality In Winfield Not Stolen; Driver Still Not Found

Monday, February 27

UPDATED: Monday, 10:39 a.m.A car involved in fatality accident Feb. 18 in Winfield was not stolen and authorities do have a suspect regarding the driver who fled the scene.According to Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Chad Crittenden, this suspect has not yet been located as of Saturday. No ID of... Read More.

Person Who Fled Traffic Stop, Wrecked Stolen Vehicle Tuesday Still Unaccounted For

Friday, February 24

A person who fled an accident scene in Cowley County overnight early Tuesday morning has not yet been found, Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti told Cowley Post Friday.At 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 6000 block of 252nd Rd between Ark City and Strother Field.It... Read More.

Former WFD Captain Named Interim Ark City Fire-EMS Chief

Friday, February 24

A former Winfield Fire Department captain has been named interim chief of Ark City Fire-EMS.According to the City of Ark City Friday morning, Stuart Cassaboom will take on the role following Wednesday's termination of Chris Ledeker.Ledeker's firing was effective immediately following a special meeting of the Ark City Commission... Read More.

Cowley College Trustees Approve O’Toole’s Resignation Despite Rescission Letter

Tuesday, February 21

Jason O'Toole will not be returning as athletic director of Cowley College.During a meeting of the Cowley College Board of Trustees Monday night in Ark City, the board approved a consent agenda that included O'Toole's resignation -- despite the fact O'Toole submitted a letter to the college rescinding his... Read More.

WPD Receives Large Donation Of Rubbermaid Coolers, Water Jugs

Tuesday, February 21

The Winfield Police Department received an anonymous gift of Rubbermaid lunch coolers and water jugs last week.According a Facebook post from the WPD, enough coolers and jugs were donated for each officer and civilian staff member.Rubbermaid has manufacturing and distribution facilities in Winfield.

ACHS Carpentry Students Building Storage Shed For Middle School

Monday, February 20

Students at Arkansas City High School are taking their carpentry class to the next level with school project fit for the real world, according to a press release from USD 470.The class is building a storage shed from scratch, using the skills they have learned in the classroom to... Read More.

ACHS Assistant Principal To Take Elementary Principal Job In Colwich Next Year

Monday, February 20

An assistant principal at Ark City High School has accepted an elementary school principal position in Colwich.According to a news release from USD 470, Evan Burke submitted his resignation last week, but will remain in his current position for the remainder of this school year."Mr. Burke started with the district... Read More.

Celebration Of Life For Former Winfield Police Chief Set For Saturday At Baden Square

Thursday, February 16

A celebration of life will be held Saturday in honor of retired Winfield Police Chief Danny Parker.Parker passed away Dec. 21. He was 73.The service will be held at Baden Square in Winfield, 700 Gary Street, from 1 to 3 p.m.Parker became the WPD chief in 2009 and retired... Read More.

ACPD To Conduct Traffic Enforcement Campaign Near High School

Thursday, February 16

Beginning Feb. 20 through March 3, the Arkansas City Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness on roadway safety.The ACPD says motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years... Read More.

Life-Saving Skills Taught At Community CPR Event In Winfield

Thursday, February 16

William Newton Hospital, USD 465 and Winfield Fire/EMS hosted a free community-wide CPR certification event at Baden Square in Winfield last Friday.Awareness for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use has heightened nationwide following a scary scene during a professional football game Jan. 2 when Buffalo Bills... Read More.

ACPD: 19-Year-Old Arrested Following Stabbing Call; Officers Struck, Avoid Bite Attempts

Tuesday, February 14

An Ark City man was arrested and jailed Friday night after allegedly attacking -- and attempting to bite -- officers following a domestic disturbance call involving a possible stabbing.Jermiah Hunter, 19, was booked into the Cowley County Jail on charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault (two counts), aggravated assault... Read More.