Cowley College Big Day Orientation set for August 18th

Cowley College says Hey Future Tigers! Your Cowley adventure starts now – and it all kicks off at Big Day Orientation! Monday, August 18th at the Cowley College Brown Center from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Get ready to: Meet new friends Get your class schedule Explore campus life Feel the Tiger spirit!

SCK Health Primary Care moving

Important Reminder from SCK Health Primary Care! Beginning September 29, 2025, SCK Health Primary Care, currently located at 510 West Radio Lane, will be relocating to our newly unified campus at 6401 Patterson Parkway. This move is more than just a change in address-it’s a step toward seamless care and an even stronger commitment to … Read more

Get ready for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Save the Date for the Winfield Fire/EMS 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Join Winfield Fire/EMS on Thursday, September 11, between 5:00 and 9:00 a.m. at the 77 Steps at Southwestern College for the 8th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. No registration needed – just show up and climb. For questions or more information, email jcanonigo@winfieldks.org.

Heavy fire damage in weekend blaze

Winfield Fire/EMS responded to reports of a commercial structure fire at Powder Valley Outdoor Sports early on Sunday. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire throughout the warehouse and processing side of the structure. Crews were told there was no one working inside the structure at the time of the fire. During the operation, computer servers … Read more

Cowley College sets Big Day Orientation

Cowley College says Calling all new Tigers! Your journey at Cowley College starts with Big Day Orientation – and it’s going to be unforgettable! Monday, August 18th Brown Center, Cowley College 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM This is your chance to: Connect with other students Get important info for your first semester Experience Tiger spirit … Read more

Southwestern College Learning Center gets a grant

The Southwestern College Learning Center has received a $10,000 grant from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation.The SC Learning Center (SCLC), led by Kelsie Barnhart, director of teaching and learning, and Autumn Watts, director of operations, is a preschool and after school program being offered to the Winfield community. SCLC provides a nurturing environment that supports … Read more

Police need help identifying subjects

The Winfield Police Department says Lt. Richardson is needing to speak with the folks in the photos on the Winfield P.D. Facebook page regarding case number W25-07285. They reportedly left the area of 12th and Main St. Tuesday afternoon in a silver SUV. If you have any information on these subjects, please email Lt. Richardson … Read more

Update on the Chestnut Booster Station

The City of Ark City says the Chestnut Booster Station is currently experiencing control system issues that are affecting water pressure in the eastern part of town. Unfortunately, it has taken some time to get a technician scheduled, but one is expected to arrive Thursday morning to make the necessary repairs. We’re hopeful the station … Read more

Guitar to be raffled off at the Walnut Valley Festival

Organizers of the 53rd Walnut Valley Festival have teamed up with Danny Ginn String Works, and will raffle a guitar this fall to raise funds for youth guitar lessons in Cowley County. The music festival will take place September 17-21, in Winfield, Kansas. The guitar to be raffled, a custom Couch and Concert model, features … Read more

Help out with the clothes drive

Give Back with Cowley’s Community Clothing Drive! We’re bringing back our classic Clothes Drive-but this time, we’re going bigger! For the first time ever, Cowley College is partnering with Central Christian Church-Ark City to collect more and help more. What Can You Donate? Gently used clothes, shoes, linens, and household items (just no electronics, please!). … Read more