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Butler Community College To Extend Nursing Program To Cowley’s Winfield Campus

Thursday, August 18 by Lyman James

Butler and Cowley community colleges have agreed to partner on a nursing program, according to a news release from Cowley Thursday."When Cowley College administrators reviewed their latest state needs assessment, the report indicated a large number of openings in the nursing field," the press release said. "Kansas labor data also ranked nursing seventh in... Read More.

Wild Horse & Burro Adoption Event This Weekend

Tuesday, August 16 by Lyman James

NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro adoption event in Lawrence, Kan., Aug. 19-20, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The two-day event, featuring 120 wild horses and burros, will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19. Adoptions will be held from noon-6 p.m. on Friday, Aug.... Read More.

K-55 Bridge Between Belle Plaine, Udall To Be Replaced; Detour Set

Friday, August 12 by Lyman James

Work is expected to begin around Sept. 12 on a nearly $8.23 million bridge replacement on K-55 between Belle Plaine and Udall, a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation said.During the construction, the bridge will be closed, and signs will direct traffic to a detour to the north of K-55 on state... Read More.

Railroad Work To Close Part Of K-49 Near Mayfield Aug. 22

Thursday, August 11 by Lyman James

Part of K-49 in Sumner County will be closed for 24 hours starting Aug. 22 so a railroad can work on a crossing.According to a news release from the Kansas Department of Transportation Thursday morning, the closure will be on K-49 just south of U.S. 160 near Mayfield. The closure is expected to last... Read More.

SE Kansas Man Arrested for Theft, Drug & Weapons Charges, and Mistreatment of Elder Persons

Wednesday, July 27 by Lyman James

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 counts of mistreatment of an... Read More.

Estes Backs Bill To Combat Human Trafficking; Nixes Contraception Protection Measure, Neo-Nazi Probe

Wednesday, July 27 by Lyman James

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 human trafficking internationally and the... Read More.

OSU Alumni Association names Dr. Ann Caine as President

Wednesday, July 27 by Lyman James

(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 by an executive search firm... Read More.

City Of Caldwell To Receive Nearly $1M In USDA Loans, Grants For Water System Improvements

Monday, July 25 by Lyman James

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 $512,000 grant will supplement previous... Read More.

Douglass KS Pedestrian Helping Police Remove Horses From Roadway Killed By Oncoming Vehicle

Friday, June 10 by Lyman James

A pedestrian who was helping authorities move horses out of the roadway east of Douglass was killed at the scene late Thursday night by a passenger vehicle.According to a news release from the Butler County Sheriff's Office Friday morning, the man was identified as 61-year-old John Sanford of rural Douglass.At approximately 10:38 p.m., a... Read More.

Tigers Come Up Just Short In Bid For Third National Championship

Monday, June 6 by Lyman James

Making its first national championship game appearance since winning back-to-back JUCO World Series titles in 1997 and 1998, the seventh-seeded Cowley College Tigers came up just short of its third national title in a 4-2 loss to the sixth-seeded Central Arizona College Vaqueros Saturday night in the JUCO World Series title game played at... Read More.