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Spielman Selected As New Ark City Mayor

Thursday, January 5

Ark City commissioners selected Diana Spielman as the new mayor.During its city commission meeting Tuesday, a unanimous vote was made by commissioners to select a new mayor to serve Arkansas City in 2023.During the meeting, outgoing Mayor Kanyon Gingher motioned to select Spielman as mayor. Commissioner Charles Jennings made... Read More.

Cowley County Attorney’s Office Files Sexual Battery Charges Against ACHS Teacher

Thursday, January 5

The Cowley County Attorney's Office has filed charges against an Ark City High School teacher for sexual battery.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department Thursday morning, Jacob Sumpter, 38, is the teacher charged. Sumpter is listed as an ag teacher on the school district's staff... Read More.

Retired Winfield Police Chief Danny Parker Dies; Began 43-Year Law Enforcement Career In Wichita

Wednesday, January 4

Former Winfield Police Chief Danny Parker died recently, according to an official announcement from the Winfield Police Department Tuesday night."We were saddened to learn of the passing of Ret. Chief Danny Parker Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was 73," the police department posted on its Facebook... Read More.

Ark City Property Owner Awarded State HEAL Grant Purposed For Downtown Revitalization

Tuesday, January 3

An Ark City property owner was awarded a state grant intended to revitalize downtown buildings.According to a news release from the City of Ark City, Shannon Martin was awarded $45,500 in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline grant funding."Gov. Laura Kelly recently announced the recipients of the fall 2022 Historic Economic... Read More.

Grass Fire Engulfs Abandoned Structure East Of Ark City Saturday

Tuesday, January 3

Ark City Fire/EMS was dispatched to a grass fire that engulfed an abandoned structure over the weekend.According to the fire department, fire fighters were dispatched early Saturday morning for a grass fire around the area of East Chestnut and Lord Lane.Upon arriving on scene, fire personnel discovered an abandoned... Read More.

Three Cowley County Residents Arrested On Theft, Drug Charges

Thursday, December 29

Three Cowley County residents were arrested last week on drug charges and theft.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the Arkansas City Walmart for a report of theft Friday at 10:40 a.m. Upon arrival, suspects had left the scene. However, officers... Read More.

William Newton Hospital Announces New Leadership Hires

Wednesday, December 28

In addition to naming Brian Barta as CEO earlier this month, William Newton Hospital in Winfield has welcomed leaders in four positions within the hospital in the last three months, according to a press release.Cassie Stein, BSN, RN, accepted the position of ER manager in October.Stein... Read More.

USD 470: ACMS Custodian Discovered With Marijuana On School Property

Tuesday, December 27

UPDATED: 5:29 p.m.An Ark City Middle School custodian is no longer employed by the school district after it was discovered she had marijuana on school property, according to an email from USD 470 Tuesday. Riley Gregory, 20, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday after the Ark City Police Department was... Read More.

Crews Battle House Fire In Burden Late Monday Night

Tuesday, December 27

Crews responded to a house fire late Monday night in Burden.According to a news release from the Burden Fire Department Tuesday afternoon, firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of East 6th Street in Burden for a possible structure fire at approximately 11:12 pm on Monday.Fire crews arrived to... Read More.

Two Rollovers Reported Monday South Of Udall

Tuesday, December 27

Emergency crews worked two rollovers south of Udall Monday morning.Both were on Cowley 3 -- or, 21st road.The first rollover involved an SUV at 6:30 a.m. A Wichita man who works in Ark City was transported with non-life-threatening injuries to William Newton Hospital in Winfield. There were no passengers... Read More.

Two Jailed For Marijuana; Public Calls For Legalization In ACPD’s FB Post On Arrests

Tuesday, December 27

Ark City police arrested and jailed two Ark City residents last week for marijuana.According to a news release from the police department Thursday, the ACPD received a tip of possible drug activity at a residence in town and officers began investigating a house located in the 1100 block of Tyler... Read More.

Bitter Cold, Blowing Snow Blankets Region; White Christmas In Store

Thursday, December 22

Much of the state -- including Winfield, Ark City and north central Oklahoma -- is going into the holiday weekend with a White Christmas looking assured.Extremely bitter cold and blowing snow blanketed the state Thursday morning.Temperatures in Cowley County were at or below zero with wind chills as cold... Read More.