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Elderly Man And Dog Found Dead In Winfield House Fire; No Foul Play Suspected

Wednesday, December 21

UPDATED: 2:54 p.m.The individual found deceased Wednesday morning following a house fire in Winfield was an elderly man.Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry told KSOK/Bob FM Wednesday afternoon a dog was also found deceased."No foul play is suspected," Mayberry said.The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.The name... Read More.

AUDIO: WPD Chief DeLong Praises Bravery Of Awarded Officers, PD’s Holiday Outreach Programs

Wednesday, December 21

Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong stopped by the KSOK/Bob FM studios Wednesday morning to talk about the programs the department is involved in during the holidays to help out those in need and to spread holiday cheer in the community.DeLong also said the department honored three officers during a... Read More.

Winfield Garage Fire Sunday Night Ruled Arson

Tuesday, December 20

A garage fire in Winfield has been ruled arson.Winfield Fire/EMS were called to a report of a structure fire Sunday in the 1100 block of Lowry.According to a news release from Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry Monday, crews were dispatched at 8:03 p.m. Sunday and found a detached garage... Read More.

Southwestern Names Ross As Chair Of New Honors Program

Monday, December 19

Southwestern College President Liz Frombgen announced Professor of Biology Pat Ross as the Honors Program Chair during a meeting of faculty and staff last week.According to a news release from SC Friday, Ross holds a doctorate in biological sciences from the University of California at Santa Barbara and has... Read More.

USD 470: Sexual Harassment Allegations That Surfaced Thursday Involves ACHS Teacher

Monday, December 19

Updated: Monday 10:04 a.m.USD 470 Ark City says sexual harassment allegations Thursday have been confirmed to come from a student regarding a high school teacher.The district says ACHS Principal Jermey Truelove has contacted the families of ACHS students directly.Below is a copy of an email from Truelove, provided by... Read More.

Barta Tabbed As New CEO Of William Newton Hospital

Thursday, December 15

William Newton Hospital’s Board of Trustees named Brian Barta as the hospital's new chief executive officer.His appointment as CEO is effective immediately, according to a news release from WNH Wednesday.“Brian’s unique experience with Critical Access Hospitals as well as his knowledge of WNH make him the right candidate to... Read More.

Bazil Elected As New Cowley College Board Chair

Thursday, December 15

Brett Bazil was elected as the new chairman of the Cowley College Board of Trustees at its last meeting Monday.According to a press release from that board meeting, Bazil has been a board member since January 2022.Bazil was born in Arkansas City and raised in Winfield. He graduated from... Read More.

Winfield High Alum Among Recipients Of Governor’s NextGen Under30 Kansas Award

Tuesday, December 13

Avery Osen, a former Winfield resident, has been named a recipient of the inaugural Governor's NextGen Under30 Kansas Award. He was recognized at the NextGen Dinner and Award Ceremony on Dec. 2 at the Hotel Topeka at City Center in Topeka, according to a press release.The NextGen Under30 Kansas... Read More.

ACPD Makes Arrest Following Report Of 14-Year-Old Who Was The Victim Of Sex Offenses

Tuesday, December 13

The Ark City Police Department arrested an Ark City man Saturday on two charges for indecent liberties with a child.According to a news release from the ACPD Tuesday, the department took a report Saturday of a 14-year-old who was the victim of sex offenses.Officers gathered a detailed statement from... Read More.

Winfield Structure Fire Overnight Sunday Ruled Arson

Tuesday, December 13

Updated: Tuesday, 10:49 a.m.A structure fire overnight this weekend in Winfield has been ruled arson.The property is owned by John D. Laurance, according to Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry.Mayberry told KSOK-Bob FM the property was a commercial property that had been vacant for at least a few years.Following the... Read More.

Ark City High School Principal Announces Resignation

Tuesday, December 13

Arkansas City High School Principal Jeremy Truelove has submitted a letter of resignation, effective following this current school year.According to USD 470 Director of Communications Alisha Call, Truelove has worked for the school district since 2007 and started out as a high school social studies teacher before becoming assistant... Read More.

Death Reported At WCF; State Says Inmate, 31, Found Unresponsive In Housing Unit

Friday, December 9

An inmate at the Winfield Correctional Facility was found unresponsive and declared dead Thursday.According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Corrections Friday morning, 31-year-old Juan Manuel Torres died Thursday. He was found unresponsive in his housing unit. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency... Read More.