The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office has launched a way for the public to share tips with police, anonymously, via a secure text message. The Sheriff’s Office is launching Tip411, an internet-based tool that enables the public to text message an anonymous tip to police and lets the officers respond back creating an anoymous two-way conversation. … Read more
Govenor Laura Kelly announced that the state will combine phases three and four of the covid 19 vaccination into one phase, and the state will move into that phase on March 21st.
A Winfield man is facing charges in connection to a shooting that left three people hurt in Latham. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office says 36 year old Brandon Reynolds was booked. Authorities reponded to the Latham saloon early Sunday on a reported shooting. Reynolds had been detained at the scene while authorities were tending to … Read more
Some rattling in the Wichita area this weekend. KAKE-TV says there were three earthquakes in the area on Sunday morning. The first two had magnitudes of about 3 and a half on the Richter scale. The third measured around 3.0. So far no injuries or damage have been reported from the quakes. The first quake … Read more
The Southwestern College philanthropy board, in conjunction with the non-profit Leadership class, are offering a $1,000 grant. The funds will be awarded to a non-profit organization who seeks to enhance the quality of life for youth in Cowley County. This could include extracurricular activities, educational programs, summer programs, and/or needs-based assistance. To fill out an … Read more
Reading Roadmap is excited to announce a new collaborative partnership with Winfield, USD 465! Drawing from extensive experience with Kansas schools aligning out-of-school efforts with partner school MTSS systems, the Reading Roadmap will assist the District’s four elementary schools to develop individualized extended learning programs. These programs will be designed to help the District address … Read more
The Butler County Kansas Health Department is making a change to its COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduling. Individuals aged 65 years and older are being asked to contact the Butler County Department on Aging at 316-775-0500 to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments. This arrangement will allow the Health Department to determine the current need for this Phase … Read more
USD 470 students will be out for Spring Break March 15-19, 2021. Free meals will be distributed to any USD 470 student from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 at Ark City Middle School (NW entrance). All district offices will be closed March 18-19.
Cowley County Sheriff’s Office says it has responded to several different types of scam calls in the last week. The scams are ranging from a Social Security Laundering ring in Texas to a Kidnapping of family members for Ransom. If you receive a phone call from an unknown number, or in some cases a known … Read more
The USD 470 health staff says on its Facebook page: It continues to offer COVID-19 rapid testing for students and staff. This testing is non-invasive and completely optional. It provides a free, quick, and convenient opportunity to have a COVID-19 test performed. Health personnel will determine if/when someone needs to be tested. Parental consent is … Read more