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‘Bluegrass Night Live’ To Celebrate WVF Roots At Southwestern College Friday Evening

Thursday, August 25

The Southwestern College Student Foundation along with Walnut Valley Festival will present SC Bluegrass Night Live on Friday at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend, and bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. According to a... Read More.

WNH Board Extends Paid Administrative Leave Of CEO For Second Time

Wednesday, August 24

William Newton Hospital CEO Ben Quinton continues to be on paid administrative leave. The WNH Board of Trustees extended Quinton's leave to Aug. 31 after an executive session Friday morning. It's the second extension of leave since the situation was first announced by the hospital... Read More.

Police On Alert For Drunk Drivers As Labor Day Weekend Nears

Wednesday, August 24

Law enforcement is zeroing in on impaired drivers with the Labor Day weekend around the corner. According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department, since Saturday, the ACPD has joined other police agencies across Kansas in a crackdown aimed at removing impaired... Read More.

AUDIO: WPD, Cowley County Emergency Communications To Offer Free WVF Text Alerts

Tuesday, August 23

The Winfield Police Department will again utilize text message alerts for attendees of the upcoming 50th Walnut Valley Festival in September. Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong told KSOK the department will again be partnering with Cowley County Emergency Communications. "Just a good way to stay apprised,"... Read More.

Kansas Officially Kickoffs Sportsbooks For Wagering At State-Owned Casinos Sept. 1

Monday, August 22

Sportsbooks at Kansas’ four state-owned casinos can begin accepting wagers in person and on mobile platforms starting Sept. 1 and will officially open Sept. 8. According to a news release from the governor's office, sports wagering, like all gaming in Kansas, is owned by the... Read More.

Officer, Resident Suffer Cut Wounds Following Disturbance Call At AC Home; Suspect Hospitalized

Saturday, August 20

An officer and others suffered cut wounds early Saturday morning in Arkansas City. According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department, officers were called at approximately 5:18 a.m. to the 400 block N. A Street via an open line 911 call. Upon arrival, officers... Read More.

Cowley College Donates Nearly 700 Pounds Of Meat To Local Food Pantries

Friday, August 19

Following the purchase of a market heifer during the Cowley County Fair 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction held at the Winfield Fair Grounds on Aug. 1, Cowley College donated nearly 700 pounds of meat to Manna Ministries in Arkansas City and the Winfield Community Food... Read More.

Butler Community College To Extend Nursing Program To Cowley’s Winfield Campus

Thursday, August 18

Butler and Cowley community colleges have agreed to partner on a nursing program, according to a news release from Cowley Thursday. "When Cowley College administrators reviewed their latest state needs assessment, the report indicated a large number of openings in the nursing field," the press... Read More.

Health Dept. Raises Concerns With New Wastewater System Installation At C-4 Elementary

Thursday, August 18

Installation of a new wastewater system for C-4 Elementary School in the Ark City school district was halted earlier this week due to health department concerns. According to a news release from the City-Cowley County Health Department Wednesday, design and installation concerns, along with permit... Read More.

VIDEO: Fire Engulfs Main Street Burden Building; State Fire Marshal Investigating

Wednesday, August 17

The cause of a Main Street building fire in Burden Tuesday night remains under investigation via the state fire marshal. Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry told KSOK Wednesday afternoon the building was vacant and a connected building already had existing damage. Mayberry said a building... Read More.

UPDATE: Grass Fire South Of Winfield At U.S. 77 Likely Sparked By Catalytic Converter Failure

Wednesday, August 17

Updated: Wednesday, 2:16 p.m. Approximately 10-15 acres burned early Tuesday evening south of Winfield on the east side of U.S. 77. Winfield Fire Marshal Chad Mayberry told KSOK Wednesday afternoon the blaze likely sparked from the side of the highway via catalytic converter failure. "It's our best... Read More.

ROCK ART: Southwestern Brings In New Semester With Century-Long Tradition On The Hill

Wednesday, August 17

Southwestern College students, faculty, and staff continued a more than 100-year tradition last week with the annual painting of the SC rocks on the hill east of Jantz Stadium Friday. The event, “Keeping the Spirit,” was an opportunity for first year Moundbuilders, including new president... Read More.

‘Bluegrass Night Live’ To Celebrate WVF Roots At Southwestern College Friday Evening

‘Bluegrass Night Live’ To Celebrate WVF Roots At Southwestern College Friday Evening

WNH Board Extends Paid Administrative Leave Of CEO For Second Time

Police On Alert For Drunk Drivers As Labor Day Weekend Nears

AUDIO: WPD, Cowley County Emergency Communications To Offer Free WVF Text Alerts

Kansas Officially Kickoffs Sportsbooks For Wagering At State-Owned Casinos Sept. 1

Officer, Resident Suffer Cut Wounds Following Disturbance Call At AC Home; Suspect Hospitalized

Cowley College Donates Nearly 700 Pounds Of Meat To Local Food Pantries

Butler Community College To Extend Nursing Program To Cowley’s Winfield Campus

Health Dept. Raises Concerns With New Wastewater System Installation At C-4 Elementary

VIDEO: Fire Engulfs Main Street Burden Building; State Fire Marshal Investigating

UPDATE: Grass Fire South Of Winfield At U.S. 77 Likely Sparked By Catalytic Converter Failure

ROCK ART: Southwestern Brings In New Semester With Century-Long Tradition On The Hill

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