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New Morton Buildings CEO began career with the company in Winfield

Tuesday, May 2

The new CEO of Morton Buildings began his 27-year-career with the company as a construction crew member in Winfield. According to a press release from the Illinois-based manufacturer Tuesday morning, Sean Cain, who has served as president of Morton Buildings for the past two years, has assumed the role of... Read More.

Frombgen says ‘it takes love’ in inaugural address as SC’s 20th president

Monday, May 1

Elizabeth Frombgen said love will be the key to the school's future in her first official address as the 20th president of Southwestern College in Winfield. “I believe that presidents must first and foremost love their colleges, love their students, their faculty and staff, their alumni, and their community –... Read More.

Great weather brings great turnout Saturday for annual ‘Diversity Jam’ at Island Park

Monday, May 1

Island Park in Winfield was full of food, music and fun Saturday afternoon for the Winfield Human Relations Commission Diversity Jam. The event featured live performances at the park's pavilion, including Mariachi Los Reyes, Nightwatchmen and Greg Victors -- a.k.a., Wichita War Dancer. The annual event also featured a large bounce... Read More.

William Newton Healthcare Foundation ‘Bass N’ BBQ’ benefit rescheduled due to lake water levels

Friday, April 28

The inaugural Bass N' BBQ bass fishing tournament, BBQ competition, and kids' fishing derby has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 24. Hosted by Winfield City Lake, all proceeds benefit William Newton Healthcare Foundation. “The planning committee, which includes Winfield City Lake officials, determined that even though it has been raining... Read More.

AUDIO: Ponca City-based songwriter Junior Godfrey, Red Dirt singer Rotten Robertson talk ‘Osage County Road’

Friday, April 28

Caleb "Rotten" Robertson of Tuttle, Oklahoma, and songwriter Junior Godfrey of Ponca City, stopped by the Bob FM/KSOK studios as guests for Thursday's edition of The Morning Mixtape to talk about their music. Robertson played a shortened version of an original song before the radio debut of another original, written... Read More.

Ark City students use cutting-edge tech to make positive change

Friday, April 28

Ark City High School students are using industry-standard tech to help improve accessibility requirements, according to a news release from USD 470 this week. During a recent civil rights audit, administration learned that some of the school’s trophy cases could be improved to better meet accessibility requirements. That’s when the... Read More.

AUDIO: Cowley Theatre director, students talk ‘Flora & Ulysses’ ahead of this weekend’s performance

Thursday, April 27

In advance of Friday and Saturday performances of Flora & Ulysses, Cowley College’s Act One Drama Club will perform in front of more than 1,200 area elementary students and teachers, according to a news release from the college Wednesday. The Act One Drama Club students performed the children/family show twice... Read More.

WNH says nursing staff back to pre-pandemic numbers

Thursday, April 27

Nurse staffing at William Newton Hospital in Winfield has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a news release from WNH Wednesday. "One of the strategies William Newton Hospital has been implementing to improve its financial position is to reduce the utilization of contract labor," the hospital said. The hospital’s Director of... Read More.

AUDIO: Winfield State Rep. Web Roth talks Topeka latest as legislative session concludes

Wednesday, April 26

State Rep. Web Roth (R-Winfield) stopped by the Bob FM/KSOK studios last Friday with the latest from Topeka as the legislature addresses governor vetoes and more as this session nears its end. Roth, who represents the 79th District in the legislature, was live on Bob FM via the Morning Mixtape... Read More.

Cowley volleyball alum reflects on ‘American Idol’ run: ‘I just see me.’

Wednesday, April 26

Cowley College alum Hannah Nicolaisen's American Idol journey ended Monday night. Nicolaisen, who made it to the final 20 of this season's show, was a two-time All-American as a member of the Cowley College volleyball team during her time in Ark City from 2017-2018. She ranked second in Cowley volleyball... Read More.

City of Ark City announces road work on Madison, bridge replacement on 15th

Tuesday, April 25

The City of Arkansas City has announced upcoming road and bridge work. City officials anticipates the beginning phases of the 15th Street bridge replacement to start on May 1. The $451,491 project is partially funded by monies provided by the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program and will replace the outdated 15th... Read More.

AUDIO: Winfield police chief talks staff peer support program, reaction to recent shootings

Monday, April 24

Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong joined the Morning Mixtape in studio last week to talk about the upcoming "Diversity Jam" at Island Park on April 29, measures the WPD has taken when it comes to the mental health of its staff and his thoughts on recent shootings across the... Read More.

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New Morton Buildings CEO began career with the company in Winfield

Frombgen says ‘it takes love’ in inaugural address as SC’s 20th president

Great weather brings great turnout Saturday for annual ‘Diversity Jam’ at Island Park

William Newton Healthcare Foundation ‘Bass N’ BBQ’ benefit rescheduled due to lake water levels

AUDIO: Ponca City-based songwriter Junior Godfrey, Red Dirt singer Rotten Robertson talk ‘Osage County Road’

Ark City students use cutting-edge tech to make positive change

AUDIO: Cowley Theatre director, students talk ‘Flora & Ulysses’ ahead of this weekend’s performance

WNH says nursing staff back to pre-pandemic numbers

AUDIO: Winfield State Rep. Web Roth talks Topeka latest as legislative session concludes

Cowley volleyball alum reflects on ‘American Idol’ run: ‘I just see me.’

City of Ark City announces road work on Madison, bridge replacement on 15th

AUDIO: Winfield police chief talks staff peer support program, reaction to recent shootings

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