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Start Date Changed For K-55 Bridge Project Between Belle Plaine, Udall

Thursday, September 8

Scheduling has changed for work on a nearly $8.23 million bridge replacement on K-55 between Belle Plaine and Udall.According to a news release Thursday from the Kansas Department of Transportation, the revised start date is expected to be Monday, Sept. 19. Originally, work was set to begin this coming... Read More.

AUDIO: Ark Valley Football Podcast Week 2

Wednesday, September 7

Brady Bauman, voice of the Ark City Bulldogs, and Curt Caden, voice of the Winfield Vikings and Southwestern Moundbuilders, look back on the Cowley Cup, Week 1 area scores, and preview Week 2.Brady Bauman KSOK · Read More.

Deputies Injured In April Shootout Recognized With Medal Of Honor, Purple Heart Awards

Wednesday, September 7

Three deputies with the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office were honored Tuesday morning during the Cowley County Commission meeting in Winfield.Deputies Cory Sunnenberg, John Vanroyen and Brian Young were recipients of Medal of Honor and Purple Hearts awards.All three men were shot at and injured in the line of duty... Read More.

Cowley Golden Tigers Open Semester With Trips To Oklahoma Museums

Tuesday, September 6

The Cowley College Golden Tigers kicked off the fall semester with a bang, according to a news release from the college.Sept.1 was the first day of classes for the program and the first day trip of the semester. Frida Kahlo and Frank Lloyd Wright – two pillars in the... Read More.

UPDATE: Police Investigating ‘Suspicious Devices’ Found By City Crews At Cherry Street Park Thursday

Thursday, September 1

The Winfield Police Department is asking for the public's help involving an investigation at Cherry Street Park Thursday night that temporarily closed the park.According to a news release from the WPD Thursday evening, at approximately 1:14 p.m. officers from the Winfield Police Department were dispatched to Cherry Street Park,... Read More.

Wheat State Wine Co. Announces Dec. 31 Closure

Thursday, September 1

After over ten years in business, Wheat State Wine Co. is closing its doors to the public Saturday, December 31, according to a press release from the winery Thursday morning.“This has been an extremely hard decision that I did not take lightly," Owner/Winemaker, Chris Tyler said. "Making great wine... Read More.

Enid Man Killed In Semi Rollover North Of Caldwell

Wednesday, August 31

An Enid man was killed in a single-vehicle semi accident in Sumner County late Tuesday afternoon.The deceased was identified as 61-year-old Carl Oldridge, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.Oldridge was driving a 2019 Kenworth hauling a trailer southbound on K-49 near milepost 5 in Sumner County, north of Caldwell... Read More.

Fell Celebrated For His Decades Of Service At Winfield BOE Meeting

Friday, August 26

Winfield community member and longtime school district employee Tom Fell was recognized earlier this week during Monday night's USD 465 Board of Education meeting.Fell, the USD 465 Director of Business and Finance/Board Clerk, is retiring after more than 26 years of service to the district.During the meeting Fell was... Read More.

‘Bluegrass Night Live’ To Celebrate WVF Roots At Southwestern College Friday Evening

Thursday, August 25

The Southwestern College Student Foundation along with Walnut Valley Festival will present SC Bluegrass Night Live on Friday at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend, and bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.According to a news release from the college,... Read More.

WNH Board Extends Paid Administrative Leave Of CEO For Second Time

Wednesday, August 24

William Newton Hospital CEO Ben Quinton continues to be on paid administrative leave.The WNH Board of Trustees extended Quinton's leave to Aug. 31 after an executive session Friday morning. It's the second extension of leave since the situation was first announced by the hospital June 30.No details on why... Read More.

Police On Alert For Drunk Drivers As Labor Day Weekend Nears

Wednesday, August 24

Law enforcement is zeroing in on impaired drivers with the Labor Day weekend around the corner.According to a news release from the Ark City Police Department, since Saturday, the ACPD has joined other police agencies across Kansas in a crackdown aimed at removing impaired drivers from the roadways.The "You... Read More.

AUDIO: WPD, Cowley County Emergency Communications To Offer Free WVF Text Alerts

Tuesday, August 23

The Winfield Police Department will again utilize text message alerts for attendees of the upcoming 50th Walnut Valley Festival in September.Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong told KSOK the department will again be partnering with Cowley County Emergency Communications."Just a good way to stay apprised," Delong said during a recent... Read More.