News Staff Governor Laura Kelly today announced Brigadier General (ret’d) William Turner, Manhattan, as the new Director of the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO). Currently, General Turner serves as a Senior Leader Mentor for the United States Army Mission Command Training Program at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Previously, he served as the Deputy Commanding General of … Read more
From the Winfield Police Department: Help us Cram the Cruiser next Saturday, August 14th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Walmart Winfield – Pike Rd. Bring new school supplies to our police car parked out front to help us provide for families in need as they gear up for the new school year.
The State Department of Health and Environment says with the increased presence of the Delta variant in Kansas, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics. The emergence of the Delta variant poses a dangerous risk to communities across Kansas. As families prepare for the beginning … Read more
The number of Kansans applying for new concealed carry licenses increased in the recently ended 2021 fiscal year, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said yesterday. Between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, the attorney general’s Concealed Carry Licensing Unit received 7,717 new applications. This was more than double the number of applications received in … Read more
The Cowley College Board of Trustees approved Conco Construction to begin the design and engineering phase for the Student Housing Project on the Sumner Campus during a special meeting held Wednesday in the McAtee Dining Center. Approval of the design and engineering will allow for an expedited construction delivery schedule, as well as additional time … Read more
The Winfield Police Department says the next session of our citizens police academy is slated to begin September 9th, and we’d love to have you join us! This program is designed for anyone interested in knowing more about what law enforcement officers do, and why they do it. The course is open to any Cowley … Read more
The Winfield Police Department and the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host Coffee with a Cop on Friday, August 13 at 10 a.m. at the Chamber office, 123 E. 9th Ave. Community members are invited to come together with police officers and administrators in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, … Read more
The Arkansas City Police Department arrested an Arkansas City man early Monday morning in connection with burglary and theft from a motor vehicle. Curtis Lewayne Sedam Jr., 31, was arrested on suspicion of one felony count of burglary of a motor vehicle, as well as one misdemeanor count each of criminal carrying of a weapon … Read more
Athletes entering fifth through eighth grade are invited to attend the Tiger/Bulldog Youth Basketball Camp August 9-11 in Arkansas City, KS. The camp will run daily from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Arkansas City High School. Donnie Jackson, a former Cowley College assistant and new head coach of the Tigers, will be joined at the camp … Read more
Organizers of the 49th Walnut Valley Festival have announced a number of measures designed to provide for a safe hybrid festival this September. After a vaccination campaign in August, the festival will provide for those who wish to attend in person, but also provide live streaming for those who would rather not venture onto grounds. … Read more