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Haysville man arrested for boating under the influence; Girl, 10, in critical condition

Tuesday, May 30

UPDATED: Tuesday, 1:59 p.m. A Haysville man was arrested Friday night following a boating accident on Winfield City Lake that sent a 10-year-old girl to a Wichita hospital in critical condition. Jacob T. Williams, 34, of Haysville, was arrested on a charge of boating under the influence and taken to the... Read More.

Trustees approve $340K in grant spending for new windows, doorways at Winfield center

Tuesday, May 30

The Cowley College Board of Trustees approved over $343,500 at the administration’s request to contract with Wickham Glass of Wichita to replace windows and doorways at the college’s Winfield Center. The approval was made Friday afternoon via a special meeting through Zoom of the Board of Trustees,... Read More.

Armenian delegation visits Kansas Soldiers’ Home and Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Winfield

Friday, May 26

Members of the Armenian Ministry of Defense and the Kansas National Guard were on site touring the Kansas Veterans’ Home and Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Winfield to learn about the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office mission to serve Kansas Veterans, learn about services provided, and facility operations, according... Read More.

Former fire marshal, Air Force veteran Gary Bowker relishes new role as ACFD chaplain

Friday, May 26

By SHANA ADKISSON/City of Ark City For Gary Bowker, being a firefighter is just in his blood. It’s what he knows, and it’s what he loves. His career has spanned almost five decades. And he's not done. Today, he's the Chaplain at the Arkansas City Fire Department. “I’ve been thinking about somewhere I could... Read More.

County awarded $600K for Lovers Lane/Cowley 16 improvements

Thursday, May 25

Cowley County will receive $601,000 for rural road safety improvements. According to a news release Wednesday from the governor’s office in Topeka, nearly $9 million from the Kanas High-Risk Rural Roads program will go to 19 rural counties to improve the safety and efficiency of roads and local roadways. "These investments... Read More.

Ark City Community Band set for another summer season in Wilson Park

Thursday, May 25

The 152nd season of the Arkansas City Community Band begins tonight 7:30 p.m. at the Wilson Park Rotunda. The Arkansas City Community Band is made up of community members from high school age and up under the direction of Chris VanGilder. Melodie Parman is the secretary/treasurer and Alicia Kerwood serves as... Read More.

Inaugural season of Summer Theatre approaching at Cowley College

Wednesday, May 24

Having wanted to start a Summer Theatre at Cowley College for the past five years, director of theatre Nick Albrecht is excited to announce the inaugural season of Summer Theatre thanks to a generous grant from the V.J. Wilkins Foundation and the hardworking staff at Cowley College. According to a... Read More.

Winfield girls swim team finishes as top 4A team in the state; Durbin Coach of the Year

Tuesday, May 23

Winfield High School Girls Swim Coach Dustin Durbin was named the Coach of the Year and the Vikings finished as the top 4A team in the state and seventh overall in Topeka over the weekend. The state meet, held at Hummer Sports Complex from Thursday through Saturday, saw classes 1A... Read More.

ACPD urges public to ‘Click It Or Ticket’ regarding seatbelt use

Tuesday, May 23

The Arkansas City Police Department began its participation in the Click It Or Ticket campaign Monday to focus on safety education, strong laws, and law enforcement support to save lives, according to a news release from the ACPD. The campaign runs through June 4. During Click It or Ticket, drivers will... Read More.

Six new members to enter Southwestern College Athletic Hall of Fame in October

Monday, May 22

The Southwestern College Athletics Hall of Fame committee has selected the 2023 class to enter the hall on October 21, according to a press release from the college Monday. The new members are: · James “Jim” Corwin – Football (class of 1968) · Burt Helmer – Football (class of 1970) · Charles Osen... Read More.

34th Junebug Jog & Ride slated for June 10

Monday, May 22

Registration is open for the Winfield community’s 34th Annual Junebug Jog & Ride events on Saturday, June 10, hosted by William Newton Hospital, Winfield Recreation Commission, and Walnut Valley Outpost. With the addition of the cycling event, more than 250 participants of all ages joined for the 5k, 1-mile, Jr.... Read More.

National Champs!! Tiger tennis team brings home first title since 1991

Friday, May 19

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley College The wait is over! The Cowley College men’s tennis team captured its first national title since 1991 and its first-ever title at the NJCAA Division I level by dominating the field at the NJCAA Division I Men’s Tennis National Championships held in McKinney, TX. In an all-Cowley... Read More.

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Haysville man arrested for boating under the influence; Girl, 10, in critical condition

Trustees approve $340K in grant spending for new windows, doorways at Winfield center

Armenian delegation visits Kansas Soldiers’ Home and Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Winfield

Former fire marshal, Air Force veteran Gary Bowker relishes new role as ACFD chaplain

County awarded $600K for Lovers Lane/Cowley 16 improvements

Ark City Community Band set for another summer season in Wilson Park

Inaugural season of Summer Theatre approaching at Cowley College

Winfield girls swim team finishes as top 4A team in the state; Durbin Coach of the Year

ACPD urges public to ‘Click It Or Ticket’ regarding seatbelt use

Six new members to enter Southwestern College Athletic Hall of Fame in October

34th Junebug Jog & Ride slated for June 10

National Champs!! Tiger tennis team brings home first title since 1991

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