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Tuesday Is The Last Day To Register To Vote For Aug. 2 Primary Elections

Monday, July 11

Tuesday is the last day to register to vote before statewide primaries Aug. 2.Advanced voting begins in person at the Cowley County Clerk's Office, 321 E. 10th in Winfield, July 18-22 from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m.; July 25-29 during the same time frame and Aug. 1 from 7:30... Read More.

Winfield Chamber Seeking Donations For New Downtown U.S. Flags

Monday, July 11

The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations to replace the U.S. flags that are flown in downtown Winfield on holidays and during events.The Chamber purchases and stores these flags, and maintains the calendar of when the flags are to be flown. The Winfield Correctional Facility provides the... Read More.

Street Repair To Begin Tuesday At Central And 2nd Street In Ark City

Monday, July 11

Road work will begin Tuesday at Central and 2nd Street in Ark City.According to a news release from the City of Ark City, Central and 2nd Street southbound lane will be closed due to storm drainage repairs and road base rehab.The Public Services Department’s Street and Stormwater Division estimates repairs... Read More.

City-Cowley County Health Department To Launch Free Mobile App Friday

Monday, July 11

The City-Cowley County Health Department is rolling out a mobile app that will be ready for download on Friday.According to the health department, the app will allow Cowley County residents to receive the latest updates in public health as well as National Weather Service alerts.Another function of the app... Read More.

WNH To Distribute Free COVID Self-Test Kits; Infections Up Since May

Friday, July 8

A community drive-through distribution of COVID-19 self-test kits will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, at the Physicians Pavilion on the William Newton Hospital campus.According to a news release from WNH, the Community Health Center in Cowley... Read More.

District 79 Candidate Forum Slated For Wednesday At Baden Square In Winfield

Friday, July 8

The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee will be holding a candidate forum for the Kansas House of Representatives District 79 on Wednesday, July 13, at 6 p.m. at the Community Center at Baden Square.District 79 includes Winfield, Udall, Oxford and Belle Plaine.All candidates who will be on... Read More.

ACPD Adds ‘Safe Return’ Program To Aid Missing Person Cases

Friday, July 8

The Arkansas City Police Department announced a new initiative is says will better serve the most vulnerable members of the community, according to a news release from the department.The "Safe Return" program is already a success in other parts of the country, including the Bedford Police Department in Texas,... Read More.

Trail Run Raises $8K For William Newton Hospital

Thursday, July 7

Wheat State Wine Co. presented William Newton Healthcare Foundation with a check for $8,000 following the 10th annual Wine-O Trail Run in May, according to a news release from the Winfield hospital.Wheat State Wine Co. hosts the run each year and donates a portion of the proceeds to William... Read More.

WNH Lab One Step Closer To Full Strength

Thursday, July 7

On June 2, William Newton Hospital’s clinical laboratory resumed administering blood products, enabling the hospital to also resume all types of surgeries, labor and delivery, and c-sections.According to a news release from WNH, the Winfield hospital has received positive feedback from its licensing body on the lab’s current state,... Read More.

Cowley College Selects Smith As Next President

Thursday, July 7

After open forums for Cowley College employees and the Arkansas City community, dinner, and a face-to-face interview with the Board of Trustees, Dr. Randy Smith has been selected as the next president of Cowley College following a special meeting of the Board of Trustees Wednesday in the Earle N.... Read More.

PCPS Shares Mobile App Reminder

Thursday, July 7

The Ponca City Public School District has a mobile app to provide families with 24/7/365 access to important issues and information. The free mobile app can be downloaded any time from the iTunes and Google Play app stores.Kristi Hayes, PCPS Public Information Coordinator, said, “It is critical to provide... Read More.

Kay County teen charged with first-degree murder

Wednesday, July 6

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune reports that a Kay County teenager is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the weekend shooting death of a young white male near Braman.According to BJT, Dominick Taylor, 19, remains in custody at the Kay County Detention Center in connection with the murder of a... Read More.