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SC Professor To Share Excerpts Of Memoir As Part Of College’s MLK Jr. Day Events

Friday, January 13

Southwestern College in Winfield will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with a couple of events. According to a news release from SC, community members, along with Southwestern College students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend and there is no admission charge. Professor Reggie Jarrell will present “Dreams,... Read More.

AUDIO: Michael Bradford, Decorated Playwright And UConn Provost, Shares Ark City Origin Story

Thursday, January 12

Ark City native Michael Bradford stopped by the KSOK/Bob FM studios Thursday morning to talk about his return to his hometown. Bradford is the Vice Provost for Faculty, Staff, and Student Development at the University of Connecticut and will soon take a similar position at the University of California, Davis. Bradford,... Read More.

Ark City Man Arrested On Drug Warrant; Allegedly Attempted To Conceal Evidence

Wednesday, January 11

An Ark City man was arrested after allegedly attempting to conceal drug evidence from police. According to a news release Tuesday afternoon from the Ark City Police Department, an ACPD officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop Monday at 12:41 p.m. in the 600 block of South 6th Street. While attempting... Read More.

D. Stephen Long To Present Parkhurst Lecture At SC Feb. 2

Wednesday, January 11

D. Stephen Long, Cary M. Maguire University Professor of Ethics at Southern Methodist University, will present the Parkhurst Lecture at Southwestern College in Winfield on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m., in Messenger Recital Hall in the Darbeth Fine Arts Building. There is no admission charge and the public is... Read More.

ACMS Principal To Take Uniontown Job At The End Of School Year

Tuesday, January 10

Ark City Middle School Principal Robert Onelio has submitted a letter or resignation, according to USD 470 Tuesday. Onelio will remain principal through the end of this school year. "Mr. Onelio came to the district as a high school social studies teacher in 2005," the school district stated. "Since his time... Read More.

ACPD Arrests Man After Forced Entry Of Local Pawn Shop

Monday, January 9

The Ark City Police Department arrested an Ark City man Saturday on charges of criminal damage to property and criminal trespass. According to a news release from the ACPD Monday, officers from the were dispatched Saturday at 8:58 p.m. to Double Eagle Pawn Shop, 104 S. Summit St. in Ark... Read More.

Cowley County Sherriff’s Office To Hold Town Hall On Fentanyl Jan. 19

Monday, January 9

The Cowley County Sheriff's Office will hold a town hall meeting Jan. 19 at Baden Square in Winfield. According to Sheriff David Falletti, the town hall will discuss the dangers and risks associated with fentanyl use. "As we continue to hear about the dangers and risks associated with fentanyl use, it... Read More.

Spielman Selected As New Ark City Mayor

Thursday, January 5

Ark City commissioners selected Diana Spielman as the new mayor. During its city commission meeting Tuesday, a unanimous vote was made by commissioners to select a new mayor to serve Arkansas City in 2023. During the meeting, outgoing Mayor Kanyon Gingher motioned to select Spielman as mayor. Commissioner Charles Jennings made... Read More.

Cowley County Attorney’s Office Files Sexual Battery Charges Against ACHS Teacher

Thursday, January 5

The Cowley County Attorney's Office has filed charges against an Ark City High School teacher for sexual battery. According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department Thursday morning, Jacob Sumpter, 38, is the teacher charged. Sumpter is listed as an ag teacher on the school district's staff... Read More.

Retired Winfield Police Chief Danny Parker Dies; Began 43-Year Law Enforcement Career In Wichita

Wednesday, January 4

Former Winfield Police Chief Danny Parker died recently, according to an official announcement from the Winfield Police Department Tuesday night. "We were saddened to learn of the passing of Ret. Chief Danny Parker Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was 73," the police department posted on its Facebook... Read More.

Ark City Property Owner Awarded State HEAL Grant Purposed For Downtown Revitalization

Tuesday, January 3

An Ark City property owner was awarded a state grant intended to revitalize downtown buildings. According to a news release from the City of Ark City, Shannon Martin was awarded $45,500 in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline grant funding. "Gov. Laura Kelly recently announced the recipients of the fall 2022 Historic Economic... Read More.

Grass Fire Engulfs Abandoned Structure East Of Ark City Saturday

Tuesday, January 3

Ark City Fire/EMS was dispatched to a grass fire that engulfed an abandoned structure over the weekend. According to the fire department, fire fighters were dispatched early Saturday morning for a grass fire around the area of East Chestnut and Lord Lane. Upon arriving on scene, fire personnel discovered an abandoned... Read More.