Funds raised for SANE, Awareness to Stop Stalking

Emma Mayfield helped collect over $300 plus in-kind donations for William Newton Hospital’s SANE program as part of her Stop Stalking pageant platform. International Junior Miss Kansas Jr. Teen, 15-year-old Mayfield, visited the hospital in Winfield on Thursday, bringing outfits in various sizes, blankets, undergarments, toys, stuffed animals, and more. The sexual assault nurse examiner … Read more

Man facing multiple charges after encounter with police

The Winfield Police Department says On August 5th, 2022, at approximately 11:54 AM, officers from the Winfield Police Department were dispatched to the 2700 Block of East 12th Avenue in Winfield for a report of a disturbance. Officers were advised that a male subject was attempting to force open the door of the residence. Officers … Read more

Emergency alerts offered to attendees of the Walnut Valley Festival

The Walnut Valley Festival is just around the corner. Once again Cowley County will be offering emergency alerts to festival attendees through the Cowley Alerts notification system. This is a free service that users can opt into by simply texting “WVF2022” to the number 888777. By doing this you will receive messages regarding the festival … Read more

Commerce Department launches Rural by Choice Champions Program

Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced a unique opportunity for rural communities throughout the state – the Rural by Choice Champions Program (Rural Champions). This one-year pilot program will create a network of grassroots individuals who will tackle critical community projects and identified needs integral for rural prosperity. Rural Champions, which was … Read more

USD 470 looking for substitute teachers

USD 470 says the school board recently voted to approve an increase in pay for substitute teachers and we are hiring! Pay starts at $125/day. Working as a substitute teacher is a rewarding and flexible career in education. You are able to choose your own schedule, gain valuable classroom experience, and make a positive difference … Read more

Governor Kelly promotes child care

Governor Laura Kelly today stopped at the newly opened Lindsborg Child Development Center as part of her Prosperity on the Plains economic tour. Expanding child care is a cornerstone of the Governor’s workforce and economic development efforts. Governor Kelly said. “Child care helps attract and retain a highly skilled workforce, brings business to the state, … Read more

Pancake Breakfast fundraiser set

The Cowley College volleyball team is conducting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, August 13, at Central Christian Church in Arkansas City. The event will run from 7-11 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee, will be served. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children age 5-11, and children four and under eat … Read more

KDOT taking applications for Cost Share program

The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2022 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $100 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program’s began in 2019. The Cost Share Program provides financial assistance to local entities for construction projects that improve safety, leverage … Read more

Scam warning from Winfield Police

Winfield Police: A Winfield resident was the target recently of a tech support scam. She responded to a message on her computer purporting to be from Microsoft Tech Support. After calling the number on the message, she was asked several questions. What threw a red flag was when the phony tech support agent began asking … Read more