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Here's What's Happening

Longtime Cowley College Professor Honored

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Honoring the memory of a long-time Criminal Justice instructor that helped make the program what it is today, the Elvin M. Hatfield Criminal Justice Memorial Scholarship has been created at Cowley College. Hatfield earned an associate of arts degree and an associate of... Read More.

Ballot Drop Boxes Installed In Winfield; Ark City

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Ballott boxes have been made available for COwley County voters. A metal container has been installed in downtown Ark City. There is also a ballot drop box now installed outside the Cowley County Clerk’s office in Winfield. The metal boxes are... Read More.
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KS Records Spike In COVID-19 Cases

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Even as Kansas recorded another record spike in COVID-19 cases, Lawrence health officials were hit with a lawsuit over an emergency health order that limits bar hours in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Rita “Peach” Madl, the owner of... Read More.

Acc. Shooting Victim Still Recovering

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We’re learning a few new details on an accidental shooting that left one person injured in Atlanta. Authorities responded Friday afternoon to the report of a shooting victim that was being taken by private vehicle to a hospital. An ambulance and deputies... Read More.
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STOKES JOINS PRESBYTERIAN MANOR

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Whitley Stokes has joined Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor as marketing and admissions director as of the first of October. She has ten years of experience in direct sales and leadership, most recently a sales consultant for US Cellular for 8 years. Stokes has a... Read More.

LAKE ALGAE GROWING PROBLEM IN KANSAS

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, has issued public health advisories for many Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. When a warning is issued, they recommend precautions, saying the lake water is... Read More.
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FORT HAYS HATE CRIME

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Officials at Fort Hays State University are investigating a possible hate crime on campus. Although few specifics were immediately available, University Police Department officials say the move comes after a vehicle was reportedly defaced with racist language. UPD is reportedly leading the investigation with... Read More.
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ANTI-ELECTIONEERING LAW UPHELD

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A federal district judge has ruled that a Kansas law prohibiting electioneering within 250 feet of a polling site is constitutional and does not infringe on First Amendment rights. District Judge Holly Teeter dismissed a challenge brought against Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt and... Read More.

ANDERSON IS GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS

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Guilty on all charges!!! That was the verdict handed down Wednesday, by a Cowley County jury in the case against Marty Anderson… the man accused of shooting his ex-wife, Elizabeth Alberts, and holding her and her daughters hostage. Anderson was also found guilty of... Read More.