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Winfield Grad Continues To Offer Surgery Options For WNH, SCK Hospitals

Thursday, October 6

William Newton Hospital and SCK Health Medical Center have been working together to offer general surgery options to the people of Cowley County and its surrounding communities, a joint news release from both hospitals Thursday said.General Surgeon Patrick Bloedel, MD, will continue to practice at the Physicians Pavilion in... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Updates Drought Declarations With 67 Counties In ‘Emergency Status’ Including Cowley, Sumner

Thursday, October 6

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has approved updated drought declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #22-08, according to a news release from Topeka Thursday. This drought declaration continues to keep all 105 Kansas counties either in watch, warning or emergency status.“Much of Kansas continues to experience severe drought conditions... Read More.

VIDEO: Roth, Trimmer Discuss Medicaid Expansion, Food Tax, Post-Aug. 2 Abortion Rights

Wednesday, October 5

Candidates for the Kansas House 79th District seat answered questions on Medicaid expansion, education, the food sales tax, the future of abortion rights in Kansas following the aftermath of the statewide Aug. 2 vote on the legislature's role in women's healthcare and other topics Tuesday night in Winfield.The winners... Read More.

Community Clean-Up Week Starting Monday In Ark City

Wednesday, October 5

The City of Ark City is getting ready for Community Clean-Up Week.According to a news release from the City, the program will start Monday and continue through Friday next week.City crews will only make one pass through neighborhoods to collect non-household trash. There will not be any return visits.... Read More.

Queen Alalah Finalists Announced

Monday, October 3

Finalists for Queen Alalah have been announced by Cowley College, according to a news release."After three days of online voting, the following five women were selected by Cowley College students, faculty, staff, and administration as finalists for Queen Alalah XC, to be crowned during the annual Coronation at 7:30... Read More.

AUDIO: ACPD Readies For National Night Out, Kicking Off Monday Night In Wilson Park

Friday, September 30

Each year the Arkansas City Police Department sponsors a two-night event to connect with the community in hopes of reducing crime.National Night Out has been a fixture in Arkansas City for over two decades.The event begins with a Kick-Off Party on Monday held in Wilson Park from 5 p.m.... Read More.

Road Closures Near Udall Slated To Begin Next Week Due To Railroad Crossing Maintenance

Friday, September 30

Two road closures near Udall are scheduled due to BNSF railroad crossing maintenance.According to Cowley County Emergency Management, the closures will be at 112th Road south of Udall, beginning Oct. 5 through Oct. 7, and N. Geuda Springs Road north of Udall from Oct. 10-12.The work will include new... Read More.

Packed House Attends Boots And Black Tie Gala At Cowley’s Sumner Campus

Thursday, September 29

With Cowley College’s Board of Trustees recently approving the addition of a NIRA-sanctioned rodeo team at its Sumner Campus, more than 150 people attended the Boots and Black Tie Gala fundraising kickoff at the Sumner Campus in Wellington.According to a news release from the college, the event featured a... Read More.

ACPD: Ark City Man Arrested After Discovery Of 17 Marijuana Plants

Wednesday, September 28

An Ark City man was arrested after midnight Wednesday after a disturbance call led to the discovery of 17 marijuana plants.According to a news release from the ACPD, officers from the Arkansas City Police Department were called to 1030 N. 5th Street for the report of a disturbance at... Read More.

1 Man Dead Following T-Bone Collision With Semi In Front Of 7 Clans Gasino

Wednesday, September 28

KAY COUNTY -- A man was killed in an accident Wednesday just before 11 a.m. in front of the 7 Clans Casino on U.S. 77 south of the state line.According to Newkirk Fire Chief Adam Longcrier at the scene, a man driving a passenger vehicle pulled out from the... Read More.

Winfield Man Killed In Rollover Accident Near State Line Tuesday Morning

Tuesday, September 27

A Winfield man was killed in a one-vehicle rollover Tuesday morning.According to a news release from the Cowley County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to the 33000 block of U.S. 77 near the Kansas/Oklahoma state line.The driver, 49-year-old Eric Michael Andes, was driving a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound... Read More.

AUDIO: Carselowey Says Thursday’s Career Fair At SC To Focus On Public Safety Jobs

Monday, September 26

Southwestern College will host a career fair in Winfield Thursday.The event will be held in the keyhole drive, located below the 77 Steps, from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m.Lori Carselowey, Director of Career Services at Southwestern College, encourages the community to come to the event because of the many... Read More.