Estes Votes Against Additional Military And Humanitarian Aid For Ukraine

Republican Rep. Ron Estes, who represents Cowley County and much of south central Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives, voted against the latest weapons and support bill for Ukraine Tuesday.Estes joined just 57 others in Congress to vote against the $40 billion aid package. The final tally in the House

Southwestern College Announces Its ‘Masterbuilders’ For 2021-22

Masterbuilders for the 2021-2022 academic year at Southwestern College in Winfield were named during Honors Convocation recently, according to a news release from SC Tuesday.The honor of Masterbuilder is given to graduating seniors who best typify the spirit of Southwestern, the college said.The Student Government Association initiates the process for naming Masterbuilders by calling...
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PCPS Board of Education recognizes retirees

The Ponca City Board of Education recognized all district employees who have been retired since Nov. 2021 at the monthly board meeting Monday night. Each employee was presented with a token of the district’s appreciation for all their years of service.Administrators retiring included Carla Fry, principal of Trout Elementary, and Bret Smith, Executive Director...
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Cowley College Machine Tool Students Tour Galaxy Technologies In Winfield

The Cowley College Machine Tool Technology class from the Sumner Campus in Wellington was on-site at Galaxy Technologies in Winfield Monday.According to a news release from Cowley, Daniel Brooks, Cowley College Career and Technical Education instructor, brought five of his students to learn more about Galaxy’s machining and tooling profession.Mike Kelly, Galaxy Technologies Director...

Junebug Jog Adds Cycling For 33rd Year

Registration is open for the Winfield community’s 33rd Annual Junebug Jog events on Saturday, June 11, hosted by William Newton Hospital, Winfield Recreation Commission, and Walnut Valley Outpost.“Our goal is to promote health, wellness, and active lifestyles for people of all ages in Winfield and the surrounding communities,” William Newton Hospital Director of Marketing,...

Areas of Kaw Lake closed due to flooding

As of Monday, May 9, the following areas are closed at Kaw Lake due to flooding: Osage Cove low water ramp Sandy Beach swim area Mcfadden Cove courtesy dock Mcfadden Cove Day Use area Coon Creek boat ramp and sites 34 - 40 Sarge Creek courtesy dock and sites 1 -6 and 27-29 Washunga...
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School Board to Recognize Retired Employees

The Ponca City Board of Education will recognize all district employees who have been retired since Nov. 2021 at the monthly board meeting at 6 p.m. tonight. Each employee will be presented with a token of the district’s appreciation for all their years of service.Administrators retiring include Carla Fry, principal of Trout Elementary, and...

Lake Ponca Campgrounds open Friday

The Lake Ponca Campground opens up for the season this Friday, May 13. RV Sites(Electric & Water) are $25 per night. Tent sites are $15 per night. There is also a dump station on site. All RV and tent sites can be reserved online! You can now reserve your camp spot online at: