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Car Rolls After Striking Patrol Car During Traffic Stop Sunday Night

A car that struck a Cowley County Sheriff’s Office patrol car during a traffic stop wrecked and rolled following the ensuing pursuit Sunday night. No injuries were reported. Arrests were made. At approximately 8:07 p.m., Corporal Roger Wilt with the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office was on a traffic stop in the... Read More.

Local Woman, 19, In Critical Condition Following Pedestrian Hit-And-Run

​A 19-year-old Cowley County woman is in critical condition in a Wichita hospital following a hit-and-run accident Sunday night south of Ark City. According to a news release from the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office Monday, at approximately 8:13 p.m. Sunday, Cowley County Emergency Communications dispatched Arkansas City Fire/EMS to a... Read More.

Southwestern Brings Back 24-Hour Plays For First Time Since The Pandemic

The Southwestern College Theatre Department 24-Hour Plays will host its 8th 24-Hour Play production. SC students and staff will be joined by area high school teachers and students as well as by alumni Campus Player actors, directors, and technicians to create and complete a full evening of theatre with six... Read More.

Cardiologist To Speak In Cedar Vale

As part of its ongoing rural health outreach at the Cedar Vale clinic and community wellness initiative Beats Go On, William Newton Hospital has partnered with The People’s Place to bring board-certified interventional cardiologist Ryan Beard, MD to speak with the citizens of Cedar Vale. According to a news release... Read More.

BREAKING: Smith Fired By Cowley College Board; Schoon Interim President

Updated: Friday, 10:26 a.m. ARK CITY — The Cowley College Board of Trustees terminated President Randy Smith’s contract during a special meeting Thursday night at the campus in Ark City. The vote was 7-0 to terminate his contract. Dr. Michelle Schoon, the Vice President of Academic Affairs for the college, will be... Read More.

Two House Fires Reported Wednesday Morning

Area firefighters were busy Wednesday morning with structure fires reported in Winfield and west of Ark City. In Winfield, a fire was reported a little before 6 a.m. at 601 E. 13th. The home, which was unoccupied, was a total loss, according to the Winfield Fire Department. Ark City, Burden and... Read More.

Cowley College Trustees Hold Special Board Meeting Monday Night

(Photos by Brett Coplen, who contributed to this report) ARK CITY -- The crowd inside the President's Dining Room with a capacity of 48 persons overflowed into the McAtee Dining Center at Cowley College Monday night for a special Cowley College Board of Trustees meeting. The meeting, called by board chair... Read More.

Creekstone Donates $2,500 To Ark City Fire Department

Creekstone Farms in Ark City recently presented the Ark City Fire Department with a certificate of appreciation for the emergency services provided to the community and a donation of $2,500. “Arkansas City Fire Department would like to recognize and thank the wonderful staff at Creekstone Farms," ACFD Chief Chris Ledeker... Read More.

Winfield Woman Reappointed To State Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee

A Winfield woman has been reappointed to a state oversight committee. According to Gov. Laura Kelly's office Thursday, Melody Pappan has been reappointed to the state Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee with "the purpose to oversee the implementation of reform measures intended to improve the state’s juvenile justice system." Pappan, who was... Read More.