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WNH: New OB/GYN Comes To Winfield

Thursday, July 28

William Newton Hospital has announced Rebekah Ross, MD, started practicing at Sunflower OB/GYN in early June at the Physicians Pavilion in Winfield.WNH said in its news release Thursday Ross is the only female board-certified OB/GYN in Cowley County."We are delighted to have Dr. Rebekah Ross join Sunflower OB/GYN,” says... Read More.

Former Cowley Baseball Players Sign With MLB Teams

Thursday, July 28

A trio of former Cowley College baseball players, Trevor Rosenthal, Blake Robertson, and Miguel Fulgencio, recently signed lucrative contracts with Major League Baseball teams.According to a news release from Cowley, Rosenthal, a hard-throwing right-hander that helped the Tigers to the 2009 JUCO World Series, signed a $4.5 million contract... Read More.

Evans Academy hosting auditions for “Cats”!

Wednesday, July 27

Auditions will be held via Zoom on August 7 and 8 and are open to ages 7 and up. Dancers are encouraged to audition. Show dates at Ponca City's Poncan Theatre are September 29, 30, October 1, & 2, 2022 with rehearsals scheduled Sunday through Thursday evenings. Please... Read More.

SE Kansas Man Arrested for Theft, Drug & Weapons Charges, and Mistreatment of Elder Persons

Wednesday, July 27

Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) agents arrested a Parsons man for theft, mistreatment of elder persons, and several drugs and weapons charges. On July 26, at approximately 3:45 p.m., KBI agents arrested Stacy T. Oliver, 55, near 1528 Main St. in Parsons, Kansas. Oliver was arrested for felony theft, two... Read More.

Estes Backs Bill To Combat Human Trafficking; Nixes Contraception Protection Measure, Neo-Nazi Probe

Wednesday, July 27

Congressman Ron Estes voted in favor of a bill Tuesday that reauthorizes programs to combat human trafficking and addresses related issues.Estes, a Republican, represents Kansas’ 4th Congressional District, which includes Cowley County.The bill reauthorizes through FY2026 various programs, including Department of State and Department of Justice activities to combat... Read More.

OSU Alumni Association names Dr. Ann Caine as President

Wednesday, July 27

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 26, 2022) — An inductee into the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame, Dr. Ann Caine will lead the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association (OSUAA), which represents more than 250,000 OSU alumni.Tuesday's announcement followed a unanimous vote by the OSUAA Board of Directors to hire Dr. Caine.The announcement marks the culmination of a search managed... Read More.

AUDIO: New Executive Director Of Eagle Nest, Inc., Says Mission Is ‘A Work Of Heart’

Tuesday, July 26

Eagle Nest, Inc., has a new executive director.Robin Henderson will take over for Gayle McPherson, who co-founded Eagle Nest in 2000 with Nola Brown."I'm honored to come in behind her and complete and fulfill this mission," said Henderson Monday morning on KSOK's Get Up & Go Show.Eagle Nest is... Read More.

City Of Caldwell To Receive Nearly $1M In USDA Loans, Grants For Water System Improvements

Monday, July 25

The City of Caldwell has been announced as one of eight community projects across the state to receive loan and grant money from the United States Department of Agriculture.According to a news release from USDA Kansas Director for Rural Development Christy Davis Monday morning, a $479,000 loan and a... Read More.

Sample Ballots Available For August 23 Election

Friday, July 22

Sample ballots are now available for the August 23, 2022 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Kay County Election Board during normal business hours. County Election Board Secretary, Carol Leaming, reminds voter... Read More.

Search Called Off At Winfield City Lake Following Report Of Missing Child

Thursday, July 21

Search efforts ended just before 7 p.m. Thursday for a child reported missing in the water at Winfield City Lake.At 2:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon, a woman who was at the beach area of the north side of the lake reported to park personnel a boy, approximately 8-10 years old,... Read More.

Crews Battling Water Main Breaks In Ark City

Thursday, July 21

Crews are working to fix a water main breaks in Ark City.According to Ark City Mayor Kanyon Gingher, a break at Kansas Avenue near 8th Street was first suspected at 2:30 a.m. and crews have been working to locate and fix the 14-inch main. Another main break was discovered... Read More.

Moundbuilder Check-In Begins August 2

Thursday, July 21

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... Read More.