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County seeks grant to update 911 plan
The Cowley County Commission this morning approved a grant application request to the state of Kansas to update the 911 emergency call systems in Winfield and Arkansas City.
Area bowlers place first in USBC-BA Tournament
Hillcrest Lanes in Arkansas City is home to the Div. 2 first place team in the Women1s State Bowling Tournament held in Kansas City.
KU Alumni Association welcomes new students with picnic in Wellington
New University of Kansas students and their parents from Chautauqua, Cowley and Sumner counties will be welcomed into the KU family at the Jayhawk Generations Welcome Picnic at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, in ...
Cowley College makes proposal to lead group, but withdraws it By FOSS FARRAR Traveler Staff Writer reporter@arkcity.net The three governmental entities that help fund Cowley First will meet in July to discuss ...
Taser used to subdue Winfield woman
A Winfield woman was subdued with the use of a Taser outside a Winfield bar Monday evening after police responded to a report of a fight in progress at the location, according to a press release from the ...
Feature: Compassion moves Kansan to create ministry
Gayle McPherson, of Winfield, Kan., saw a need in her community and did something about it.
Relay for Life moved to Agri-Business building
With all the recent rain, officials with the Cowley County Relay for Life have decided to hold their event in the Agri-Business building this year.
It may be several weeks before a search begins for a new countywide economic development director.
Lightning hurts two; 3 tornadoes hit state
Three tornadoes touched down Thursday night in south-central Kansas, causing minor damage, and two people were reported struck by lightning as a line of thunderstorms crossed the state.
Dulcimers, crafts this weekend
The hills of Roscoe Village will be alive with dulcimer music this weekend during the annual Heritage Craft & Dulcimer Music Festival.
"Do you want 5 seconds?" Mike Yoder commander of the Southern Kansas SWAT team, asked the volunteer for the taser demonstration.
With gas prices now averaging four dollars per gallon nationwide, many drivers are turning to what are called - mini trucks.' WINFIELD, Kansas, June 9, 2008 With gas prices now averaging four dollars per gallon ...
Police plan practice on Cowley campus
Don't be alarmed if you see a lot of policemen on and around the Cowley College campus Thursday.
Goodwin makes official her run for re-election
Sen. Greta Goodwin, D-Winfield, announced that she has filed for a new term in the Kansas Senate serving the 32nd District.
Storm dumped water, no tornadoes spotted
Thunderstorms and high winds struck the Arkansas City area Thursday night, but thankfully no tornadoes were reported in this area, a city official said today.
Severe Storms Leave Damage in Cowley County
Another round of severe storms leaves behind damage in several counties in South Central Kansas late Tuesday night.
Heavy rains raised water, little damage
City crews on Sunday morning barricaded flooded areas in the city as 2.8 inches of rain fell within two hours.
Floodwaters force Winfield campers to move
Floodwaters have forced campers who set up next to the Walnut River for the Winfield Country Roundup to relocate, city officials said today.
But waters receded as the day progressed, and the music festival should unfold comfortably, said Gary Mangus, assistant city manager.
With the .88 inches of rain that poured on the Winfield area Monday night, Winfield Police Chief Jerry DeVore said the Winfield Country Round-Up may have a bit of a damp start, but the festivities will go on as ...