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Pierce Accepts Plea Deal For 2nd Degree Murder; County Attorney Cites Premeditation Hurdles

Friday, August 12 by Lyman James

Updated: 11:12 a.m. (Editor's Note: Previous reporting from NewsCow's Shane Farley contributed to this article.) ARK CITY — Justin Pierce has changed his plea to guilty following a deal with the state in the district courtroom of Judge Christopher Smith in Ark City Friday morning. Pierce pled guilty to an amended charge of Intentional 2nd... Read More.

K-55 Bridge Between Belle Plaine, Udall To Be Replaced; Detour Set

Friday, August 12 by Lyman James

Work is expected to begin around Sept. 12 on a nearly $8.23 million bridge replacement on K-55 between Belle Plaine and Udall, a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation said.During the construction, the bridge will be closed, and signs will direct traffic to a detour to the north of K-55 on state... Read More.

AUDIO: Winfield BOE President Ed Trimmer Discusses November Bond Proposals

Thursday, August 11 by Lyman James

Winfield USD 465 will ask voters in November if they support two ballot questions involving infrastructure.One question will ask for the go-ahead to close Country View and Lowell Elementary schools and build one larger, 450-student capacity building for a new elementary school. The proposal also would move district administration offices from the William Medley... Read More.

Police Called To Ark City Motel For Unattended Death Sunday

Thursday, August 11 by Lyman James

An individual was found deceased at a motel in Ark City.According to Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr Thursday afternoon, the incident has been classified as an unattended death."We believe it is natural causes, but are waiting on autopsy results," Burr said. "No foul play is suspected at this point."Burr said police were called... Read More.

Railroad Work To Close Part Of K-49 Near Mayfield Aug. 22

Thursday, August 11 by Lyman James

Part of K-49 in Sumner County will be closed for 24 hours starting Aug. 22 so a railroad can work on a crossing.According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation Thursday morning, the closure will be on K-49 just south of U.S. 160 near Mayfield. The closure is expected to last... Read More.

Ark City Firefighters Extinguish Camper Fire Wednesday Morning

Wednesday, August 10 by Lyman James

Firefighters extinguished a camper fire Wednesday morning in northwest Ark City.Ark City Fire/EMS responded to the scene around 8 a.m. near 14th Street and Colorado by the Ark City High School baseball/softball fields and Riverview Cemetery.One individual was tended to at the scene, according to scanner traffic.More information will be added... Read More.

Firefighters Respond To Winfield Home Monday Afternoon

Tuesday, August 9 by Lyman James

Firefighters responded to a house fire Monday afternoon in Winfield.At approximately 3:15 p.m. Monday, the Winfield Fire/EMS Department responded to a structure fire at 1124 Pecan Lane.According to a news release from the fire department Tuesday, the residence was unoccupied at the time and multiple neighbors and a lawn mowing crew saw the smoke... Read More.

Oklahoma State’s School of Business to induct three new Hall of Fame Members

Tuesday, August 9 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 9, 2022) — Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business will honor three alumni — OSU President Emeritus Burns Hargis, Jay Helm and Stacy McMahan — with their induction into the school’s Hall of Fame on Nov. 11 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.The annual Spears Business Hall of Fame banquet recognizes... Read More.

North Summit Sees New Asphalt As Project Inches Closer To August Finish Line

Monday, August 8 by Lyman James

Road work on North Summit in Ark City is nearing completion, according to Ark City Manager Randy Frazer Monday.Crews from Pearson Construction began laying down new asphalt on the stretch of North Summit between Radio Lane and Kansas Avenue Monday morning. The resurfacing project began around June 1.The project also included new sidewalk construction... Read More.

Today! Family Day at Sun ‘N Fun – $AVE with Free Discount Coupons

Saturday, August 6 by Lyman James

Today's forecast? HOT! So come cool off from noon 'til 7pm, as 1047 The Bull, WBBZ, 95.9 Bob-FM, KSOK and Heather Cannon Honda team with B&B Sun ‘N Fun Waterpark for our final Family Fun Day of the season! Save big on admission to the waterpark when you present a Discount Coupon from one... Read More.

July Totaled More COVID Cases Than The Previous 4 Months Combined, Health Dept. Says

Friday, August 5 by Lyman James

COVID numbers increased drastically in July, according to the latest newsletter posted by the City-Cowley County Health Department."July has seen an extreme increase within the county with more cases than the previous four months combined," the health department stated.The health department recorded 517 cases of the virus for the month through July 29, when... Read More.

Cowley College Planning Celebrations In Honor Of 100 Years

Friday, August 5 by Lyman James

The Centennial Committee at Cowley College is putting together special activities for the community, students, and alumni as they prepare to celebrate 100 years of classes being offered at its main campus in Ark City.In honor of 100 years of service, Kansas Lt. Gov. David Toland will be on hand for Proclamation Day at... Read More.