Authorities investigating child death

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office says early indications are that a two-year-old in southern Cowley County died because of the heat. Officials have not released details of where the child was found, although deputies were sent to a rural residence Monday evening for an unresponsive child. Authorities said there appears to be no foul play … Read more

Guy Troupe to speak a opening convocation

Guy Troupe, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Troupe21 & Associates and founder of and CEO of the Player Networking Event (PNE) Super Bowl weekend, will be the featured speaker at SC’s annual opening convocation Friday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. There is no admission charge and the … Read more

Winfield starts flushing

From the City of Winfield, On Monday, August 9th, City crews will begin flushing fire hydrants throughout town. This may temporarily cause low water pressure. Please contact the Operations Center at 620-221-5600 for additional information.

Red Cross needs volunteers

Many weather experts predict a destructive disaster season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies. We’re preparing for another extremely busy disaster season, and it’s critical to have … Read more

New Director of the KS Commission on Veterans Affairs Office named

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

Cram the Cruiser set for August 14

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.

Free vaccine and testing clinics open statewide

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

Concealed carry license numbers up in Kansas

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

Cowley College moving forward on student housing project

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

Citizens Police Academy coming up in Winfield

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