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Moundbuilder Check-In Begins August 2

Thursday, July 21 by Lyman James

Moundbuilder Check-In begins on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 2 and 3, as incoming first-year students will move into the residence halls at Southwestern College in Winfield.According to a press release from SC Wednesday, Builder Camp and Builder Fest will kick off the 2022-2023 school year.Builder Camp (Aug. 3-6) takes first-year students on and off...

Tiger Deli Receives Summer Makeover

Thursday, July 21 by Lyman James

With students set to return to campus, Cowley College’s Tiger Deli recently received updates to its facility located inside the Nelson Student Center in Ark City.According to a news release from the college, Tiger Deli was repainted, received new booths, tables, chairs and signage over the summer.Tiger Deli also has a new manager, Laura...

Cowley College Lefty Reliever Drafted By Pittsburgh Pirates

Wednesday, July 20 by Lyman James

Miguel Fulgencio, one of the top junior college relief pitchers in the country, will get to live out a childhood dream and pitch professionally after being selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball draft Tuesday.According to mlb.com’s draft tracker, Fulgencio began his college athletic career on the...

Big Ben Welch – Less than $500 to reach GoFundMe Goal

Wednesday, July 20 by Lyman James

Update: July 28th. As of today, (noon on July 28) we're just $445 away from reaching the

South Haven Solider Mortally Wounded In 2005 To Be Memorialized With Highway Dedication

Wednesday, July 20 by Lyman James

A ceremony to dedicate the Sgt. Evan S. Parker Memorial Highway along U.S. 166 will be held on Aug. 6 in South Haven, Sgt. Parker’s hometown.The ceremony, organized by Sgt. Parker’s mother, Anita Faye Dixon, will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at South Haven Community Church, 314 Main. The public is...

B.5 COVID Cases Spiking In Cowley County, Health Department Says

Tuesday, July 19 by Lyman James

The City-Cowley County Health Department says respiratory infections in the county have risen dramatically over the past few weeks.According to a news release from the health department Monday, during the past four weeks a sharp increase in new COVID-19 infections has been noted in Cowley County.The new infections are connected to the newest Omicron...

Advanced Voting Underway For Aug. 2 Primary/State Constitution Question On Abortion

Monday, July 18 by Lyman James

Advanced voting is underway for the Aug. 2 primary elections at the Cowley County Clerk’s Office, 321 E. 10th in Winfield, all this week from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. and all next week during the same time frame.The last day for advanced in-person voting at the clerk's office is Aug. 1 from 7:30...

AUDIO: Frazer Says Work On North Summit Still Within Contract Timeframe, Expects August Completion

Friday, July 15 by Lyman James

Roadwork on North Summit in Ark City is still on schedule and within the contract timeframe, according to City Manager Randy Frazer Friday morning.Frazer said on KSOK's Get Up & Go Show he understands the frustrations with road work -- especially in such a busy section of Summit between Kansas and Radio Lane --...

ACPD Seeking The Public’s Help To Solve String Of Car Burglaries

Friday, July 15 by Lyman James

The Ark City Police Department is seeking the public's help regarding what it calls an active property crime investigation.According to the

UPDATE: Baxter Springs Man,72, Killed In Road Construction Accident On U.S. 166 Near Cowley Fishing Lake

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Updated: Thursday, 8:40 p.m.A Baxter Springs man was killed in a accident Thursday afternoon east of the Cowley State Fishing Lake.The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the man, Billy Watson, Jr., Thursday night. He was 72.Baxter Springs is located in Cherokee County in the southeast corner of Kansas near Joplin.According to the KHP Crash Log,...

Phillips 66 College Interns get Ponca City’s Grand Tour

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

Rich Cantillon had the opportunity to give Phillips 66 college interns a grand tour of Ponca City. David Keathly gave a tour of the Marland Mansion. Rich took them on a driving tour including the historic Wentz Pool and Lake Ponca Recreation Area. They had lunch at the Rusty Barrell. These Phillips 66 college...

Po-Hi Class of 82 Reunion

Thursday, July 14 by Lyman James

The Po Hi Class of 82 is planning their 40th Class Reunion for the weekend of August 19th and 20th. Cost is $30, or $50 per couple, if you register by July 15th. After the 15th, the price goes up $10 for each person.