Former Little Miss Arkalalah Candidate Crowned Queen Alalah XC

By RAMA PEROO/Cowley CollegeHaving lived in Arkansas City her entire life, Cowley College sophomore Kathrynne Giger lived out a dream Friday night as she heard her name called as Queen Alalah XC. The crowning took place inside the Robert Brown Theatre.The first runner-up was Maycee Wolfenbarger. The other three... Read More.

Advanced Voting Numbers Ahead Of 2018 Midterm Pace In Cowley County

Advanced voting participation in Cowley County is well ahead of 2018 midterm election numbers so far.According to Cowley County Clerk Karen Madison Thursday, 855 people in Cowley County have voted early in the first three days of advanced voting at the clerk’s office in Winfield.For comparison, 564 had voted... Read More.

ACPD To Arkalalah Vendors: Look Out For Counterfeit Bills This Weekend

Local authorities are advising vendors and local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills as the 90th Arkalalah festival continues into the weekend in Ark City.According to a post from the Ark City Police Department's Facebook page Friday morning, the paper these bills are printed on does... Read More.

Muellers To Be Honored With ‘Spirit Of Humanity’ Award

Bill and Belinda Mueller, longtime community leaders and public servants in Cowley County, will be honored with a reception given by the Legacy Foundation next month.The Muellers are the sixth recipients of the Spirit of Humanity Award.“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to recognize Bill and Belinda’s generosity... Read More.

221st Road Between Atlanta And Burden Closed This Week

A north-south road between Burden and Atlanta will be closed all week, according to Cowley County Public Works.Van Meter Road -- or 221st Road -- between 62nd Road and 46th Road will be closed until Friday.The closure began Monday and crews will be working on a culvert replacement.

WNH CEO Search Underway

The search is underway for William Newton Hospital's next Chief Executive Officer.The Winfield hospital's board of trustees began taking applications on Oct. 7 for the position of CEO following Ben Quinton’s resignation effective Sept. 30.To date, 42 applications have been received. according to a news release from WNH Wednesday.... Read More.