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Three Cowley County Residents Arrested On Theft, Drug Charges

Thursday, December 29

Three Cowley County residents were arrested last week on drug charges and theft. According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the Arkansas City Walmart for a report of theft Friday at 10:40 a.m. Upon arrival, suspects had left the scene. However, officers... Read More.

William Newton Hospital Announces New Leadership Hires

Wednesday, December 28

In addition to naming Brian Barta as CEO earlier this month, William Newton Hospital in Winfield has welcomed leaders in four positions within the hospital in the last three months, according to a press release. Cassie Stein, BSN, RN, accepted the position of ER manager in October. Stein... Read More.

USD 470: ACMS Custodian Discovered With Marijuana On School Property

Tuesday, December 27

UPDATED: 5:29 p.m. An Ark City Middle School custodian is no longer employed by the school district after it was discovered she had marijuana on school property, according to an email from USD 470 Tuesday. Riley Gregory, 20, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday after the Ark City Police Department was... Read More.

Crews Battle House Fire In Burden Late Monday Night

Tuesday, December 27

Crews responded to a house fire late Monday night in Burden. According to a news release from the Burden Fire Department Tuesday afternoon, firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of East 6th Street in Burden for a possible structure fire at approximately 11:12 pm on Monday. Fire crews arrived to... Read More.

Two Rollovers Reported Monday South Of Udall

Tuesday, December 27

Emergency crews worked two rollovers south of Udall Monday morning. Both were on Cowley 3 -- or, 21st road. The first rollover involved an SUV at 6:30 a.m. A Wichita man who works in Ark City was transported with non-life-threatening injuries to William Newton Hospital in Winfield. There were no passengers... Read More.

Two Jailed For Marijuana; Public Calls For Legalization In ACPD’s FB Post On Arrests

Tuesday, December 27

Ark City police arrested and jailed two Ark City residents last week for marijuana. According to a news release from the police department Thursday, the ACPD received a tip of possible drug activity at a residence in town and officers began investigating a house located in the 1100 block of Tyler... Read More.

Bitter Cold, Blowing Snow Blankets Region; White Christmas In Store

Thursday, December 22

Much of the state -- including Winfield, Ark City and north central Oklahoma -- is going into the holiday weekend with a White Christmas looking assured. Extremely bitter cold and blowing snow blanketed the state Thursday morning. Temperatures in Cowley County were at or below zero with wind chills as cold... Read More.

Elderly Man And Dog Found Dead In Winfield House Fire; No Foul Play Suspected

Wednesday, December 21

UPDATED: 2:54 p.m. The individual found deceased Wednesday morning following a house fire in Winfield was an elderly man. Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry told KSOK/Bob FM Wednesday afternoon a dog was also found deceased. "No foul play is suspected," Mayberry said. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The name... Read More.

AUDIO: WPD Chief DeLong Praises Bravery Of Awarded Officers, PD’s Holiday Outreach Programs

Wednesday, December 21

Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong stopped by the KSOK/Bob FM studios Wednesday morning to talk about the programs the department is involved in during the holidays to help out those in need and to spread holiday cheer in the community. DeLong also said the department honored three officers during a... Read More.

Winfield Garage Fire Sunday Night Ruled Arson

Tuesday, December 20

A garage fire in Winfield has been ruled arson. Winfield Fire/EMS were called to a report of a structure fire Sunday in the 1100 block of Lowry. According to a news release from Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry Monday, crews were dispatched at 8:03 p.m. Sunday and found a detached garage... Read More.

Southwestern Names Ross As Chair Of New Honors Program

Monday, December 19

Southwestern College President Liz Frombgen announced Professor of Biology Pat Ross as the Honors Program Chair during a meeting of faculty and staff last week. According to a news release from SC Friday, Ross holds a doctorate in biological sciences from the University of California at Santa Barbara and has... Read More.

USD 470: Sexual Harassment Allegations That Surfaced Thursday Involves ACHS Teacher

Monday, December 19

Updated: Monday 10:04 a.m. USD 470 Ark City says sexual harassment allegations Thursday have been confirmed to come from a student regarding a high school teacher. The district says ACHS Principal Jermey Truelove has contacted the families of ACHS students directly. Below is a copy of an email from Truelove, provided by... Read More.