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

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...

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

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...
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Cowley College Foundation Raises $1 million

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...

Leadership Cowley County Now Accepting Applications For 2022 Class

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...

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

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...
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WFD Responds To Kitchen Fire At Residence Monday Morning

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...

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

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...
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William Newton Board Of Trustees Extends Administrative Leave For Hospital CEO

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...