Large turnout for softball camps

Hosting a summer softball camp for grade school age participants on Tuesday and a camp for middle and high school students Wednesday at Ed Hargrove Field, close to 60 individuals took part in the Cowley College softball camps. The offensive session taught fundamentals to help players become better offensively. Included in this session were hitting, … Read more

Police respond to wreck

On June 29th, 2022, at 7:02 AM, members from the Winfield Police Department and Winfield Fire and EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Highway US 160 and US K360 for a report of two tractor trailers involved in a traffic collision. During the initial response units were advised that the scene was involved in … Read more

Southwestern College completes Builder Bound Camp

Southwestern College recently completed its annual Builder Bound Camp. The camp introduces a taste of college life to middle school students from Stucky and Jardine Middle Schools in Wichita. SC also hosted students from Wichita South and Southeast High School as part of Wichita State’s Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP program, as well as high … Read more

Kelly Administration hosts annual summit promoting Latina leadership

Governor Laura Kelly’s appointed Kansas Hispanic Latino American Affairs Commission (KHLAAC) held the Latina Leadership Summit this past Saturday at Wichita State University. The annual summit spotlights Latinas who have run for elected office or are strong, engaged advocates for progress in their communities. This year’s theme was “Uplifting Latina Power Through Civic Engagement,” and … Read more

Fincher chosen to take part in All-Star Event

Cowley College sophomore Baylee Fincher, a two-time all-conference selection, was recently chosen to participate in the NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association TOP 40 All-Star and Hall of Fame Event, July 20-23, in Atlanta, GA. This past season, Fincher filled up the stat sheet for Cowley, leading the team in scoring (15.5 points per game), assists … Read more

Safety reminder from police

The Ark City Police Department reminds: Safe travel with children is very important. We have a child passenger safety technician on staff to help with your child restraint installation and checks. Be safe this summer and stop by for a car seat check and remember to ALWAYS check the backseat before leaving your car parked … Read more

KDOT asks for comments on State Rail Plan

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments on the draft Kansas Rail Plan. This document provides an overview of freight rail networks in Kansas, commodity flows, economic data and, additionally, information about passenger rail service in the state. Rail plan updates are required every five years. Federal guidelines require a public comment period of … Read more

Governor announces milestone for new business

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, Kansas has attracted over $9 billion in new investments by private sector businesses. The Kansas Department of Commerce, led by Lieutenant Governor David Toland, has closed on 658 economic development projects that have created or retained more than 43,500 jobs across the … Read more

Ark City announces amended sanitation schedule

The City of Arkansas City will shift to a four-day sanitation schedule next week due to the closure of all City offices Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The Cowley County Landfill will be closed Monday July 4th for Independence Day. The F Street Limb Disposal and Compost Site will be open Saturday, … Read more

Winfield Police announce active shooter response education event

The Winfield Police Department has announced a public presentation geared toward Active Shooter education. It’s set for September 20th from 1 until 4 p.m. at 700 Gary Street in Baden Square. The presentation is based off the Alerrt platform, which gives information on how to react during an active shooter scenario. The presentation is centered … Read more