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SC, Avila Advance To NAIA Playoffs; Builders To Face Benedictine In Atchison Saturday

Sunday, November 13

Southwestern College will be in the NAIA Football Championship Series for consecutive seasons.The Builders, fresh off capturing at least a share of the conference title for the second year in a row, will travel to Atchison Saturday to face the No. 6 Benedictine Ravens (9-1) as part of the... Read More.

USD 470: Childcare Conversations Reach Varied Stakeholders

Friday, November 11

The USD 470 Early Literacy Initiative, Child Start, Inc., and Cowley College teamed up recently to host two important events in an effort to address rural childcare concerns, according to a press release from the school district.On November 3, the team hosted a Child Care for Business Luncheon in... Read More.

Work On Ark City Gas Line Between Walmart, Orscheln To Begin Monday

Thursday, November 10

Cowley County Emergency Management announced Thursday there will be natural gas pipeline work between Walmart and Orscheln Farm & Home in Ark City starting Monday.The work will include line purging and the use of a temporary service to ensure there is no interruption of service."Natural gas companies and operators... Read More.

KDOT Approves Over $10M For Area Road Projects

Wednesday, November 9

The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects in the area.KDOT approved a bid of $2.5 million for a 17.3-mile milling and overlay project in Sumner County for K-49, from the U.S. 81/K‑49 junction north to the east U.S.160/K‑49 junction. The bid... Read More.

City Of Ark City Implements New GPS Tech

Wednesday, November 9

The City of Arkansas City recently implemented Trimble GPS technology to aid in high-efficiency surveying. Implementing this state-of-the-art technology has been a few months in the works, according to a news release from the City.Nick Rizzio, Municipal Project Manager, explained that residents might see city employees utilizing the new... Read More.

ELECTION RESULTS: Roth Wins Kansas House Seat, Winfield School Bonds Fail

Tuesday, November 8

Updated: Tuesday 10:39 p.m.Winfield Republican Webster Roth defeated Democrat Kris Trimmer, also of Winfield, for a seat in the Kansas legislature.Roth will represent the Kansas House 79th District, which includes Winfield, Belle Plaine, Oxford and Udall.Roth, who defeated incumbent Cheryl Helmer in the August primaries, won with 2,997 votes... Read More.

Structure Fire Reported In Ark City Monday Night

Tuesday, November 8

Firefighters responded to a structure fire Monday night in Ark City.According to a news release from the ACFD, firefighters responded to a home near South B Street and Taylor Avenue.At approximately 9:30 p.m., personnel arrived on the scene and discovered smoke from the structure's front entrance. Fire crews did... Read More.

Southwestern College Natural Science Hall Of Fame To Induct New Members

Monday, November 7

Three Southwestern College graduates will be inducted into the Natural Science Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 12, in Deets Library on the campus of Southwestern College.According to a news release from SC Monday, the new members are Lisa Braun, Mike Cargill, and Bryan Dennett. Dennett is a member... Read More.

Ark City Man Arrested Tuesday Night Following Burglary Report

Thursday, November 3

An Ark City man was arrested Tuesday following the report of a possible burglary in progress.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of S. 6th Street at 5:49 p.m. Tuesday for the report of a possible burglary in... Read More.

AUDIO: Roth, Trimmer Applaud Mutual Respect, Give Closing Pitches For Kansas House Seat

Thursday, November 3

Candidates for a seat in the house of the Kansas legislature were in studio Thursday morning at KSOK and Bob FM.Republican Webster Roth and Democrat Kris Trimmer, both of Winfield, each made their case on why voters should select them to represent the 79th District in Topeka.The 79th District... Read More.

AUDIO: Falletti Backs Constitutional Amendment Question On County Sheriffs As Election Day Nears

Wednesday, November 2

Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti said he favors a question on Tuesday's midterm ballot that, if approved by voters, would amend the Kansas constitution to require the election of a county sheriff in counties that have not already abolished the office as of January 2022, and provide that sheriffs... Read More.

Police Arrest Ark City Man Suspected Of Passing Fake $100 Bills

Tuesday, November 1

Police arrested an Ark City man Friday suspected of passing counterfeit $100 bills.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department, authorities began receiving reports of counterfeit currency being passed in the community Friday. Officers took four reports -- three of which involved passing counterfeit $100 bills.Other... Read More.