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Inmate Found Dead At El Dorado Correctional Facility

Monday, March 13

An inmate at El Dorado Correctional Faculty was found dead Monday. According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Corrections, Marcos Issac Delarosa, 35, found unresponsive in his housing unit. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. The cause... Read More.

Schoon Hired As Cowley College President Through Aug. 2024

Monday, March 13

UPDATED: 2:28 p.m. The Cowley College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Michelle Schoon as the Cowley College President during Monday’s meeting held at noon in the Patrick J. McAtee Dining Center. According to a press release from the college Monday afternoon, the board... Read More.

Cowley County Accepting Bids For Courthouse Complex Improvements, Renovations

Friday, March 10

Cowley County is accepting bids for construction improvements and renovations to the courthouse complex. According to a notice from County Administrator Lucas Goff's office Friday, bids are due March 28. The projects will include expansion and renovation for office, meeting, hearing and storage space, along with... Read More.

Deadline Approaching For Energy/Water Assistance As COVID-Response Programs Expire

Thursday, March 9

Qualifying Kansans are encouraged to submit applications to receive assistance paying for water and energy bills this month. According to a news release from the Kansas Department for Children and Families, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program and Emergency Water Assistance Program, both managed by the... Read More.

ACHS Jazz Band State Runner-Up In 4A

Thursday, March 9

The Ark City High School Jazz Band earned 2nd place in Kansas Class 4A at the inaugural Kansas Bandmasters Association State Championships held Tuesday on the campus of Friends University in Wichita. KSHSAA recently changed the rules to allow a ranked jazz festival for the... Read More.

Builders Fall In Second Round To Lions; Close Season 26-7, KCAC Tourney Champs

Thursday, March 9

Southwestern had no answers Wednesday night against Langston University in the second round of the NAIA Tournament. The No. 22 Builders fell 87-65 against the No. 5 Lions in Langston, Oklahoma. SC ends its season 26-7 with a first-round NAIA Tournament win and the KCAC Conference... Read More.

USD 470 Hires New ACHS Administrators

Wednesday, March 8

Ark City USD 470 has hired a new high school principal and assistant principal. According to the school district Wednesday, Melissa Seacat will be head principal of Ark City High School starting this summer. She replaces Jeremy Truelove, who resigned in December. Rhonda... Read More.

Oklahoma Passes On Recreational Marijuana Question; 68% Of Kay County Voters Say No

Wednesday, March 8

Oklahoma voters turned down the legalization of recreational marijuana Tuesday. The "no" vote for State Question 820 was nearly 62-percent, or just over 349,000 votes statewide. There were 217,000 votes in support of the measure. Overall, turnout of registered voters was just over 25 percent. In... Read More.

DANCE ON: SC Defeats Red Raiders 87-82, Will Take On No. 5 Langston Tonight

Wednesday, March 8

Southwestern is moving on in the NAIA Men's Basketball Championship Tournament with a quick turnaround back to the floor in Langston, Okla. The No. 22 Moundbuilders were victorious Tuesday night in the first round of the tournament with a 87-82 win over Northwestern of Iowa. Builders... Read More.

Towanda Man Killed East Of Andover Sunday Night In Car Vs Motorcycle Accident

Tuesday, March 7

A Towanda man died following a car vs motorcycle accident Sunday night in Butler County. According to a news release from the Butler County Sheriff's Office, Shane Bushey, 32, died at the scene. Authorities were called to the intersection of SW 70th and SW Prairie Creek... Read More.

Cowley College Visual And Performing Arts Department Enjoy A Weekend Of ‘Disaster!’

Tuesday, March 7

Performing a new musical straight from Broadway, the Cowley College Visual and Performing Arts Department entertained audiences with its spring musical Disaster over the weekend inside the Robert Brown Theatre, according to a news release from the college Tuesday morning. The musical comedy with a... Read More.

Ark City Football Coach Jon Wiemers Resigns; Announced As New Olathe West HC

Monday, March 6

Ark City High School Head Football Coach Jon Wiemers has accepted a job to be the head coach of 6A Olathe West. According to a news release from Ark City USD 470 Monday, the school district has accepted Wiemers' resignation. In addition to coaching, Wiemers serves... Read More.

Inmate Found Dead At El Dorado Correctional Facility

Inmate Found Dead At El Dorado Correctional Facility

Schoon Hired As Cowley College President Through Aug. 2024

Cowley County Accepting Bids For Courthouse Complex Improvements, Renovations

Deadline Approaching For Energy/Water Assistance As COVID-Response Programs Expire

ACHS Jazz Band State Runner-Up In 4A

Builders Fall In Second Round To Lions; Close Season 26-7, KCAC Tourney Champs

USD 470 Hires New ACHS Administrators

Oklahoma Passes On Recreational Marijuana Question; 68% Of Kay County Voters Say No

DANCE ON: SC Defeats Red Raiders 87-82, Will Take On No. 5 Langston Tonight

Towanda Man Killed East Of Andover Sunday Night In Car Vs Motorcycle Accident

Cowley College Visual And Performing Arts Department Enjoy A Weekend Of ‘Disaster!’

Ark City Football Coach Jon Wiemers Resigns; Announced As New Olathe West HC

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