- Ponca City Now

Mertz Manufacturing Has Immediate Openings

Thursday, August 4 by Lyman James

Mertz Manufacturing, an industrial steel equipment manufacturer located in Ponca City since 1927, is hiring multiple people for several positions. We have immediate needs for Assembly Mechanics, Painters and Blasters, Experienced Welders, Welder Trainees for our welding school – where you are paid to learn welding skills. Mertz also needs inventory support personnel, forklift drivers, laser... Read More.

ACFD/EMS Crews Called To Two Garage Fires And A Hay Baler Blaze This Week

Thursday, August 4 by Lyman James

The first week of August proves to be a busy one for Arkansas City Fire/EMS, a news release from the department said Thursday.In addition to responding to numerous medical calls and minor fire calls, the Ark City Fire/EMS has responded to three significant fire calls.Tuesday at 1 a.m. ACFD/EMS responded to 210 W. Spruce... Read More.

Cowley County Votes ‘No’ 52-48; Roth, Trimmer Winners In State House Primary

Wednesday, August 3 by Lyman James

Updated: Wednesday, 8:05 a.m.Cowley County voters cast nearly 9,000 ballots in Tuesday's primary elections, which included an amendment question to the state constitution regarding who has say on abortion rights.Cowley County voted 'no" to the question of removing state constitutional protection of abortion rights and putting the issue in the hands of the legislature... Read More.

AUDIO: Winfield FD Family Fighting For Son, 2, Battling Brain Cancer; Cornhole Fundraiser Saturday

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

Winfield firefighters Derrick Yoder and Kelly Allen stopped by the KSOK studios Tuesday morning to preview Saturday's Hope For Nash Cornhole Tournament fundraiser.Nash, who is Yoder's step-son, is battling pediatric brain cancer and is being treated at St. Jude in Memphis.Yoder said Nash has made miraculous progress and that his tumors have shrank, but... Read More.

Cowley College Foundation Raises $1 million

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

The Cowley College Foundation secured just over $1 million in charitable gifts during the fiscal year that ended June 30, capping its most successful year ever, according to a news release from the college. The Foundation was founded in 1968.“Almost 300 donors from 20 states made gifts in support of Cowley College,” Foundation President... Read More.

Leadership Cowley County Now Accepting Applications For 2022 Class

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

Leadership Cowley County is accepting applications for its Fall 2022 class.The organization defines itself as a community leadership program "with the mission to equip and build capacity in people to create change in self, our community and the world."According to a press release from LCC, the class is not only a call to action... Read More.

Cowley College Shows Continued Support To Area 4-H Youth Programs

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

Showing their support for the rural community and agriculture in the county, Cowley College purchased a market steer during Monday night’s Cowley County Fair 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction held at the Winfield Fairgrounds.The 1,210-pound reserve division champion was presented by Madison McGee, who will be a junior at Ark City High School, according to... Read More.

Polls Open At 7 A.M. For State Primary Elections, Constitution Question

Monday, August 1 by Lyman James

Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday in Cowley County for the primary election and state constitution amendment question.Polls close at 7 p.m. You can find your polling place by clicking here.The yes/no question, which will be on all ballots, is on an amendment that would alter the Kansas constitution to say... Read More.

WFD Responds To Kitchen Fire At Residence Monday Morning

Monday, August 1 by Lyman James

Winfield firefighters responded to a kitchen fire in the 700 block of E. 19th Avenue Monday morning.According to a news release from the Winfield Fire/EMS Department, crews were dispatched at 8:10 a.m. and upon arrival, the homeowner was outside of the residence. Firefighters found a small fire in the kitchen above and around the... Read More.

KDOT: Heatstroke Risk Severe For Children Left In Cars During Summer Months

Monday, August 1 by Lyman James

Temperatures are forecasted to climb back into the 90s across Kansas again this week, and the Kansas Department of Transportation, emergency responders and health advisors remind parents and caregivers to never leave a child in a car.According to a news release from KDOT Monday, heat risks for children can occur even when outside temperatures... Read More.

William Newton Board Of Trustees Extends Administrative Leave For Hospital CEO

Friday, July 29 by Lyman James

William Newton Hospital CEO Ben Quinton will remain on paid administrative leave, its board of trustees decided Thursday.According to a press release from the Winfield-based hospital Friday, the leave has been extended for a period of up to 14 days.Quinton was first put on paid administrative leave on June 30.At the monthly meeting on... Read More.

Moran Urges Senate Wednesday To Reconsider PACT Act For Vets; Marshall Among ‘No’ Votes

Friday, July 29 by Lyman James

Updated: Friday, 12:21 p.m.U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran took the Senate floor Thursday to urge the chamber to pass a bill that would provide treatment for military veterans who've been exposed to toxic burn pits.Wednesday, a procedural vote to move the PACT Act to passage failed 55-42, lacking the 60 votes needed... Read More.