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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.

Tiger Deli Receives Summer Makeover

Thursday, July 21

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... Read More.

Cowley College Lefty Reliever Drafted By Pittsburgh Pirates

Wednesday, July 20

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... Read More.

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

Wednesday, July 20

Update: July 28th. As of today, (noon on July 28) we're just $445 away from reaching the Go Fund Me goal for Ben's family and final expenses. You can help reach that goal by clicking here.Ben's memorial service will be held Friday at 2pm in the Kinzer... Read More.