Interim President Dr. Michelle Schoon Eager To Lead, Cowley College Says

Interim President of Cowley College Dr. Michelle Schoon says she's ready to steady the ship after a tumultuous few weeks that saw the college's Board of Trustees terminate the contract of former president Dr. Randy Smith.Revelations about Smith's personal financial troubles and complaints from employees regarding his management style... Read More.

ACMS Student Arrested Friday Morning For Threatening Text Message

Updated: 1:44 p.m.A 15-year-old Ark City Middle School student was arrested Friday morning after school administration was alerted to a student text message that was threatening in nature.According to a text alert from USD 470 just after 10 a.m. Friday, the statement pertained to a single individual.In a separate... Read More.

New Mural Site Announced In Honor Of Winfield’s Sesquicentennial

The Winfield Arts & Humanities Council has announced a new mural is in the works for Winfield’s upcoming 150th birthday celebration.With help from grant funding, the mural will be located on the north exterior wall of Home Lumber."You may or may not be aware, but in 1999, Winfield was... Read More.

Car Rolls After Striking Patrol Car During Traffic Stop Sunday Night

A car that struck a Cowley County Sheriff’s Office patrol car during a traffic stop wrecked and rolled following the ensuing pursuit Sunday night.No injuries were reported. Arrests were made.At approximately 8:07 p.m., Corporal Roger Wilt with the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office was on a traffic stop in the... Read More.

Local Woman, 19, In Critical Condition Following Pedestrian Hit-And-Run

​A 19-year-old Cowley County woman is in critical condition in a Wichita hospital following a hit-and-run accident Sunday night south of Ark City.According to a news release from the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office Monday, at approximately 8:13 p.m. Sunday, Cowley County Emergency Communications dispatched Arkansas City Fire/EMS to a... Read More.

Southwestern Brings Back 24-Hour Plays For First Time Since The Pandemic

The Southwestern College Theatre Department 24-Hour Plays will host its 8th 24-Hour Play production.SC students and staff will be joined by area high school teachers and students as well as by alumni Campus Player actors, directors, and technicians to create and complete a full evening of theatre with six... Read More.

Cardiologist To Speak In Cedar Vale

As part of its ongoing rural health outreach at the Cedar Vale clinic and community wellness initiative Beats Go On, William Newton Hospital has partnered with The People’s Place to bring board-certified interventional cardiologist Ryan Beard, MD to speak with the citizens of Cedar Vale.According to a news release... Read More.

BREAKING: Smith Fired By Cowley College Board; Schoon Interim President

Updated: Friday, 10:26 a.m.ARK CITY — The Cowley College Board of Trustees terminated President Randy Smith’s contract during a special meeting Thursday night at the campus in Ark City.The vote was 7-0 to terminate his contract.Dr. Michelle Schoon, the Vice President of Academic Affairs for the college, will be... Read More.

Two House Fires Reported Wednesday Morning

Area firefighters were busy Wednesday morning with structure fires reported in Winfield and west of Ark City.In Winfield, a fire was reported a little before 6 a.m. at 601 E. 13th. The home, which was unoccupied, was a total loss, according to the Winfield Fire Department.Ark City, Burden and... Read More.