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William Newton Hospital Joins American Heart Association Initiative

To help eliminate rural health disparities, William Newton Hospital in Winfield is participating in a new initiative by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, according to a news release from the hospital Wednesday. The Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator... Read More.

Reed Resigns As Winfield USD 465 Superintendent

Winfield USD 465 will be looking for a new school superintendent. According to the school district Tuesday, Nathan Reed is resigning. "The Board of Education has accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Nathan Reed," USD 465 stated on its Facebook page. "Dr. Reed has accepted a position in Wichita and will... Read More.

Cowley College Athletic Director Jason O’Toole Resigns

Cowley College Athletic Director Jason O'Toole has resigned. According to Cowley Director of Institutional Communication Rama Peroo Tuesday morning, O'Toole submitted his resignation to the college Monday. In the meantime, Peroo said he will be serving as interim athletic director. O’Toole, who played baseball at Cowley and graduated from the school... Read More.

Wellington Man Shot, Killed By Police Following Domestic Call Saturday, KBI Says

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday night in Sumner County. According to a news release from the KBI, the Wellington Police Department requested KBI investigative assistance on Saturday at 11:07 p.m. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to the scene. Preliminary... Read More.

No Injuries Reported In Car Vs Motorcycle Accident Thursday

There were no injuries following a car vs motorcycle accident early Thursday evening in Ark City. According to Ark City Fire/EMS, Ark City fire and police departments responded to a motorcycle versus car motor vehicle accident at 5:18 p.m. in the 400 block of E. Kansas Ave by Ark City Middle... Read More.

Not Your Typical Police Pup: ACPD Introduces Sal To Force

The Ark City Police Department has a announced a new addition to the force, and it comes with a wagging tail. But Sal is not a drug dog, according to the ACPD. "K-9 Sal is a police dog of a different breed," the department said in its Facebook post. "His assignment... Read More.

WNH Introduces New Lecture Series To Focus On Rural Health

Centered around the importance of collaboration to improve community well-being, the inaugural session of the Radcliff Lecture Series on Rural Health will take place at noon on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Physicians Pavilion Assembly Room at 1230 E. 6th Ave. in Winfield. Hosted by William Newton Healthcare Foundation in... Read More.

Bluegrass Jam Sessions Open To The Public Twice A Month In Winfield

Bluegrass jam sessions are underway in Winfield. According to the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce, bluegrass fans looking for a jam can find one in Winfield twice each month. Local pickers Arthur Blackburn and Jeff Morrison will host the twice-monthly Winfield Bluegrass Jam Sessions every second Thursday evening at 7 p.m. for... Read More.