Interest in new club at Winfield High School

Winfield High School has recently received student interest in forming a new student-led organization that students are referring to as Club America, affiliated with Turning Point USA. In accordance with district policy and federal equal access requirements, the high school is following its established procedures for reviewing the request. Federal law requires public schools to … Read more

Honor for Cowley College

The Aspen Institute has named Cowley College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelor’s … Read more

Arrests made in connection to theft of power tools

The Winfield Police Department was dispatched to Home Lumber located at 1201 Main Street for the report of individuals who had stolen numerous power tools from the store. Upon taking this report, investigators worked with the Cowley County Crimestoppers Organization and compiled a press release seeking information about the crime and identification of the three … Read more

Crews break ground on new splash pad

Things are starting to feel real for Arkansas City’s splash pad! Crews broke ground yesterday morning on the site along Birch Avenue, between 1st and 2nd Streets – the future home of some serious summer fun.

Check out this class for young painters

Burford Theater Ink and Wash, is a watercolor month-long, four class experience for young painters. Whether your youngster has just dabbled in this technique or he is pretty good at it, Kassie Lewis is excited to work with all levels! Classes begin Wednesday, November 5 at 4:30-6pm and will run every consecutive Wednesday evening at … Read more

Cold Weather Rule kicks in Nov. 1

The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Saturday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer’s service when the local temperatures are forecast … Read more

Food pantry gets financial help

The Winfield Community Food Pantry says we are honored to be one of the organizations in Cowley County to receive a donation from GE Aerospace at Strother Field. Our check today was for $2000 with the opportunity to get another $2000 from their corporate office! With cuts to SNAP benefits looming, this will help us … Read more

Take the Challenge to Buckle Up and Put Phones Down

The Kansas Traffic Resource Office says Take the challenge. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, let’s all Buckle Up and put our Phones Down when we drive. Distracted driving is a leading cause of crashes in the United States. AAA reports that texting increases the chances of a car crash by 50%. According to NHTSA, if you … Read more

Check out Halloween Downtown in Ark City

Ark City merchants present Halloween Downtown, a Kids’ Summit Street Trick or Treat Event. It’s October 31st, 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., from Chestnut to Madison. On the east side of the street, you’ll walk to the south, and on the west side of the street, you’ll walk to the north.