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Here's What's Happening

SMOKE BLAMED FOR ACCIDENT

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An accident with injuries last weekend, is being blamed on smoke from a controlled burn. It happened Saturday afternoon on 82nd Road, when 62 year old Larry Dennis of Winfield man was riding his motorcycle just after 3:30, when he was overwhelmed by the... Read More.

ARK CITY POLICE INVESTIGATING THEFTS

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Ark City Police say they are investigating an outbreak of thefts and burglaries east of the Chestnut Avenue bridge, in an area extending to Country Club Road. Golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, wallets and other items left in unsecured vehicles have all been taken. Now,... Read More.

Cowley Tells The Drakes, “Enough Is Enough!”

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Enough with the time and money wasting lawsuits! That’s the latest word from Cowley County, which has now filed an injunction against a man who has brought a long string of unfounded claims against the county and others in an attempt to stop his... Read More.

ENOUGH OF THE DRAKES SAYS COWLEY COUNCILOR!

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Enough with the time and money wasting lawsuits! That’s the latest word from Cowley County, which has now filed an injunction against a man who has brought a long string of unfounded claims against the county and others in an attempt to stop his... Read More.

ARTIST RECEPTION PLANNED

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An artists’ reception is scheduled from 4 to 6pm next Wednesday in the President’s Gallery of Darbeth Recital Hall at Southwestern College. An exhibit of student artwork is on display until May 6. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to... Read More.

COWLEY CONCERT DATE SET

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The final band concert of the semester has been planned at Cowley College. For their last concert of the semester, the Cowley College concert band will present a program of works inspired by stories. The concert, which will take place at 2:30pm on... Read More.

OUTSTANDING STUDENT ATHLETES TO BE FETED

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The Southwestern College athletic department will announce the 2019 Outstanding Student-Athlete Award winners on Tuesday, April 30th, in Stewart Field House. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend. The ceremony will begin at noon. The outstanding student-athlete award is... Read More.

ARK CITY POLICE WILL BE CELEBRATING “420” TOO!

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Arkansas City Police say they plan to join other law enforcement agencies in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma this weekend in a traffic enforcement effort to reduce impaired driving while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. In an effort to... Read More.

HEMP BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

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In an effort to further support Kansas’ agricultural economy and provide farmers with an option for diversification, Governor Laura Kelly signed the Senate Substitute for House Bill 2167 on Tuesday, establishing the Commercial Industrial Hemp Program. In signing the bill, the governor said that... Read More.

LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT KEPT BUSY WITH MULTIPLE ARRESTS

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A busy couple of days for Winfield Police…. A traffic stop in Winfield and another in Burden, resulted in four arrests and two juveniles being detained Monday night and early Tuesday morning. In Winfield, deputies pulled over a car driven by 30 year old... Read More.