SC Music Department To Present ‘Winterfest’ Concert Sunday

The Southwestern College music department will present its annual Winterfest concert on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend.The concert is sponsored by Gail Burden, OD, according to a press release from... Read More.

Flu, Respiratory Illnesses On The Rise In Cowley County, Health Department Says

Influenza A, along with other respiratory illnesses, are surging throughout Cowley County, according to the City-Cowley County Health Department Tuesday.The health department says it has received numerous reports from local health care providers of patients taking ill and experiencing high fever and severe upper respiratory distress.Additionally, schools have also... Read More.

Fire Marshal: Three Recent Winfield Structure Fires Intentionally Set

Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry says three structure fires in Winfield that span from Oct. 12 to Nov. 16 were intentionally set.According to a news release from Mayberry Monday, the Winfield Fire/EMS Department responded to three reported structure fires in the area of the 400 block of West 14th... Read More.

Southwestern Announces Elimination of Several Arts Programs, 8 Majors

Southwestern College in Winfield has announced the elimination of eight majors and two minors, due to low enrollments and personnel transitions.According to a press release from SC Friday evening, the college initiated a process in August as governed by the institutional policy manual to review academic positions and programs.... Read More.

Public Invited To WNH Surgery Center Celebration

Since the original ceremony was canceled in March of 2020 due to COVID-19, William Newton Hospital is commemorating its surgery center expansion with a grand opening celebration for the H. L. Snyder Medical Foundation Surgery Center 3:30 p.m. Sunday.According to a press release from the hospital, the event will... Read More.