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Water line replacement work in progress at 9th and Menor

Contractors are working on a water line replacement project in Winfield at W. 9th Ave and Menor — on both sides of the intersection. According to the City of Winfield, Menor is closed going northbound from W. 9th Ave to the alley way between W. 9th Ave and W. 8th... Read More.

Rude receives Kopke Award for Distinguished Teaching at Southwestern College

Cheryl Rude, professor of Leadership studies, was named the recipient of the Charles H. and Verda R. Kopke Award for Distinguished Teaching during Southwestern College Commencement exercises Sunday. The Kopkes established the award in order to honor outstanding faculty members, according to a press release from the college. Rude holds a... Read More.

Ark City High School set for graduation Saturday night

It's a busy weekend for Ark City USD 470. The class of 2023 will graduate at Bulldog Stadium at 7 p.m. Saturday. Should plans change due to weather, the ceremony will move inside the Ark City High School gym.

Wanted Ark City man arrested on drug, stolen gun charges

Following a tip regarding the whereabouts of a wanted person, the Arkansas City Police Department arrested Aaron Robert Dorman, 26, of Ark City, in the 900 Block of N. Summit Street early Thursday morning. ​​According to a news release from the ACPD Friday, officers received information Wednesday evening that Dorman... Read More.

Babenko, Koroleva lead Tigers to national runner-up finish

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley College With freshman Arina Babenko and sophomore Mariia Koroleva capturing singles titles, the Cowley College women’s tennis team had its highest-ever national finish by placing second at the NJCAA Division I Women’s Tennis National Championships held in Tyler, TX. Hillsborough College (FL) finished three points better than... Read More.

Arson suspect arrested west of Ark City

A man was arrested west of Ark City Tuesday evening on charges that included suspected arson. According to the Cowley County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 2000 block of U.S. 166 at 7:28 p.m. where a fire in a tree row was discovered. Joshua Woods, 37, of Oklahoma, was taken... Read More.

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

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

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.