News Staff The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating an incident where members of the Cowley College wrestling team were at the underage drinking party somewhere in rural Cowley County, that left a person with burns on his arm. Meanwhile, Wrestling coach Beau Vest and assistant coaches Joseph Cornejo and Antonio Barber were fired without explanation … Read more
Aerospace parts manufacturer Pinnacle Aerospace will be investing $14.7 million in a new facility in Wellington, creating 155 jobs. The plant will build and assemble complex hard metal aerospace components for commercial, general, military, and space industries. Pinnacle’s plan to hire 155 employees within the first five years of operation includes working closely with the … Read more
A native of Arkansas City has circled back home to become the communications director for the City of Arkansas City. Shana Adkisson stepped into that role two weeks ago, replacing Andrew Lawson, who left in March after more than seven years to take a similar position with the City of Manhattan. According to City Manager … Read more
Around 12% of residential electric utility customers in Winfield have received upgrades to Advanced Metering Infrastructure. Initial upgrades will only include electric meters, with water and natural gas meters to be upgraded at a later time. The complete installation process is expected to take about a year. The advanced metering allows usage numbers to be … Read more
On Friday the Ark City fire and police departments will be at Walmart collecting food donations which will be given to Angels in the Attic to be distributed to local families. For every donation made, your name will be put in a drawing to win all you can ride carnival tickets at Arkalalah. Winners will … Read more
Area voters have until tomorrow if they plan to register to vote in the 20-22 general election on Nov. 8. Prospective voters can register for the first time or otherwise update or make changes to their registration. Advanced voting for the general election begins Oct. 24. Voters can cast a ballot early at the Cowley … Read more
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept. is continuing to investigate an underage drinking party last weekend where an altercation led to a person being hospitalized with burns from a fire. Members of the Cowley College wrestling team were at the party and two members of the team, not identified by name so far, are suspects in … Read more
The SCK Health Foundation is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a celebration cooking out Tuesday, October 18th, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. They will be set up in front of the SCK Health Medical Center. They will be talking to supporters in the upcoming months about our Capital Campaign EVOLVING CHANGE. SECURING THE FUTURE. … Read more
Senator Roger Marshall was able to see how the new congressional dollars were used to create a new Academic Success Center at Cowley College. During Senator Marshall’s tour of the Arkansas City campus on Wednesday, he had a chance to visit with Cowley College president Dr. Randy Smith and Southwestern College president Dr. Elizabeth Frombgen. … Read more
More than 540,000 Kansas residents receive health coverage through Medicare, and the time to review benefits is only days away. The program’s fall open enrollment period, when you can make changes that take effect January 1, starts October 15, 2002 and runs through December 7, 2022. If you’re already enrolled in a Medicare Part D … Read more