Loading advertisement…
Loading advertisement…
Loading advertisement…
HomeLocal ( Page 87)

Local

Subscribe to the Local News Feed.
SHARE NOW

Former WFD Captain Named Interim Ark City Fire-EMS Chief

A former Winfield Fire Department captain has been named interim chief of Ark City Fire-EMS. According to the City of Ark City Friday morning, Stuart Cassaboom will take on the role following Wednesday's termination of Chris Ledeker. Ledeker's firing was effective immediately following a special meeting of the Ark City Commission... Read More.

WPD Receives Large Donation Of Rubbermaid Coolers, Water Jugs

The Winfield Police Department received an anonymous gift of Rubbermaid lunch coolers and water jugs last week. According a Facebook post from the WPD, enough coolers and jugs were donated for each officer and civilian staff member. Rubbermaid has manufacturing and distribution facilities in Winfield.

ACHS Carpentry Students Building Storage Shed For Middle School

Students at Arkansas City High School are taking their carpentry class to the next level with school project fit for the real world, according to a press release from USD 470. The class is building a storage shed from scratch, using the skills they have learned in the classroom to... Read More.

ACPD To Conduct Traffic Enforcement Campaign Near High School

Beginning Feb. 20 through March 3, the Arkansas City Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness on roadway safety. The ACPD says motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years... Read More.

Life-Saving Skills Taught At Community CPR Event In Winfield

William Newton Hospital, USD 465 and Winfield Fire/EMS hosted a free community-wide CPR certification event at Baden Square in Winfield last Friday. Awareness for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use has heightened nationwide following a scary scene during a professional football game Jan. 2 when Buffalo Bills... Read More.

Interim President Dr. Michelle Schoon Eager To Lead, Cowley College Says

Interim President of Cowley College Dr. Michelle Schoon says she's ready to steady the ship after a tumultuous few weeks that saw the college's Board of Trustees terminate the contract of former president Dr. Randy Smith. Revelations about Smith's personal financial troubles and complaints from employees regarding his management style... Read More.

ACMS Student Arrested Friday Morning For Threatening Text Message

Updated: 1:44 p.m. A 15-year-old Ark City Middle School student was arrested Friday morning after school administration was alerted to a student text message that was threatening in nature. According to a text alert from USD 470 just after 10 a.m. Friday, the statement pertained to a single individual. In a separate... Read More.

New Mural Site Announced In Honor Of Winfield’s Sesquicentennial

The Winfield Arts & Humanities Council has announced a new mural is in the works for Winfield’s upcoming 150th birthday celebration. With help from grant funding, the mural will be located on the north exterior wall of Home Lumber. "You may or may not be aware, but in 1999, Winfield was... Read More.
First Previous838485868788899091Next Last