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Cowley Fair Preview: Rick Meyer tribute; Lots of animals and fun stuff galore

Thursday, July 31

August is a day away and that means your 2025 Cowley County Fair is rolling into the Winfield Fairgrounds for another year. This time with what looks to be milder weather.On Wednesday night, local media were treated to a preview of the fair, which... Read More.

Former Cowley player Gus Freeman joins Tiger baseball team as asst. coach

Tuesday, July 22

Known as a leader and a person with a passion for baseball, former Cowley College catcher Gus Freeman was recently announced as the new assistant coach for the Tiger baseball team. Freeman takes over for the recently departed Brock Buckingham, who left Cowley after 16... Read More.

Cowley College pitcher Barrett Morgan is drafted by the Boston Red Sox

Wednesday, July 16

After helping the Cowley College baseball team to a 44-11 record and a top-10 national ranking in the final regular season poll, right-hander Barrett Morgan was selected this week by the Boston Red Sox in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball draft.Morgan... Read More.

Longtime AC tennis coach Louderback named to Kansas Sports Hall of Fame

Wednesday, July 16

Retired Ark City tennis coach J.C. Louderback will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in a ceremony next month.Louderback coached the Bulldogs in tennis for 36 years and won three state championships as a coach in 1989, 90 and 92. He... Read More.

AC Presbyterian Manor golf tournament raises $16,000 for Good Sam program

Thursday, May 15

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor is celebrating another successful year of its annual “Golfin’ for Good Sam” tournament. The tournament, held on May 3 at Ark City Golf and Fitness, raised $16,000 for the Good Samaritan Program which provides financial support for local Presbyterian Manor seniors... Read More.

Former SC all-American is missing kayaker whose body is found in river in Arkansas

Friday, May 9

Hector Rios - a decorated cross country and track athlete at Winfield’s Southwestern College in the late 80s - has been identified as a missing kayaker whose body was recovered this week from the Mulberry River in Arkansas.Rios, 57, went missing on Saturday in... Read More.

AC brings in experienced basketball coach Hankins to lead Bulldogs boys team

Wednesday, May 7

Terril Hankins has been named the new coach of the Ark City High School boys basketball team. He had been coach of the Blackwell High School boys team since 2017.David Boxman was serving as Bulldogs coach in an interim capacity since the resignation of... Read More.

Matt Shelton will coach the Winfield Vikings boys basketball team next season

Thursday, April 17

Matt Shelton will return next year as head coach of the Winfield High School boys basketball team.Shelton had served in the position in an interim role near the conclusion of the season that ended last month. He announced his permanent selection via Facebook this... Read More.

Ark City Senior Kinzie Perdue sets 34-year-old school record in the high jump

Tuesday, April 15

Ark City senior Kinzie Perdue has broken a school record in the high jump that stood for 34 years.Perdue recorded a jump of 5 feet 6 inches in the Elite Division of the Shocker Pre-State Challenge held Friday at Cessna Stadium in Wichita. The... Read More.

SC players to offer a free football clinic for youth 10-13 at the end of the month

Thursday, March 6

Southwestern College football players Arnold Portillo and Eric Erbe, along with the Winfield Recreation Commission are offering a free football camp for youth ages 10-13, on Saturday, March 29, from 4 to 5 p.m., at Richard L. Jantz Stadium. Campers will rotate through various drills... Read More.

Ponca City’s Brianna Lee is named Cowley College student of the month for February

Tuesday, March 4

Brianna Lee is the February Student of the Month at Cowley College.A dedicated and accomplished 19-year-old student, Brianna maintains a 4.0 GPA while pursuing a degree in Accounting. Originally from Ponca City, Oklahoma, Brianna graduated from Ponca City High School.She is an active member... Read More.

Ark City Middle School girls wrestling team wins second straight Patriot League title

Tuesday, February 25

The Arkansas City Middle School girls' wrestling team clinched the Patriot League Championship for the second year in a row. Now in its third year, the program continues to grow under the leadership of coaches Jaden Helms and Sarah Yzquierdo.The Bullpups had 13 placers... Read More.