Three new providers have joined the healthcare system in Cowley County

Three new providers have joined Cowley County’s healthcare community, expanding access to women’s health and primary care services in the area. Katelyn Darnell, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, has joined Sunflower OB/GYN at William Newton Hospital in Winfield. Darnell, originally from Wichita, previously worked at Children’s Nebraska and Ascension Via Christi St.... Read More.

Pair of AC firefighters complete Cowley’s ‘demanding’ paramedic program

Two Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department members have completed Cowley College’s Emergency Medical Education Paramedic Program, earning their paramedic certification during a graduation ceremony Aug. 20 in Wellington. Firefighter/EMTs Will Hankins and Jaxson Slater were part of the program’s 45th graduating class. The year-long course requires more than 1,200 hours of... Read More.

Cowley College board OKs budget, vehicle purchases at Monday meeting

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College trustees on Monday approved the school’s 2025-26 budget and signed off on vehicle purchases for the Sumner Campus and the Criminal Justice program.Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration Holly Harper said the $6.7 million tax levy is based on a county valuation... Read More.

Suspects in Ark City kidnapping case appear in court Thursday afternoon

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Two Arkansas City men accused in a weekend kidnapping case made brief court appearances Thursday in Cowley County District Court.Luis Miguel Dominguez, 35, and Jose Fernando-Lux Morales, 24, appeared in person before District Judge Christopher Smith. An interpreter was present, as both men’s primary language... Read More.

Arkansas City senior awarded scholarship at Boys State event this summer

MANHATTAN, Kan. — More than 220 high school students from across Kansas participated in the 2025 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held June 1-7 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Conner Harris, a senior at Arkansas City High School, was awarded the $1,000 American Legion Boys... Read More.

Legacy Foundation seeking nominations for its Spirit of Humanity Award

The Legacy Regional Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2025 Spirit of Humanity Award, an annual recognition for individuals or groups who demonstrate uncommon leadership and action in Cowley and Sumner counties.The award was created in 2016 during the foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration. Each year, the board of... Read More.