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Oklahoma State’s School of Business to induct three new Hall of Fame Members

Tuesday, August 9 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 9, 2022) — Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business will honor three alumni — OSU President Emeritus Burns Hargis, Jay Helm and Stacy McMahan — with their induction into the school’s Hall of Fame on Nov. 11 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.The annual Spears Business Hall of Fame banquet recognizes... Read More.

North Summit Sees New Asphalt As Project Inches Closer To August Finish Line

Monday, August 8 by Lyman James

Road work on North Summit in Ark City is nearing completion, according to Ark City Manager Randy Frazer Monday.Crews from Pearson Construction began laying down new asphalt on the stretch of North Summit between Radio Lane and Kansas Avenue Monday morning. The resurfacing project began around June 1.The project also included new sidewalk construction... Read More.

Today! Family Day at Sun ‘N Fun – $AVE with Free Discount Coupons

Saturday, August 6 by Lyman James

Today's forecast? HOT! So come cool off from noon 'til 7pm, as 1047 The Bull, WBBZ, 95.9 Bob-FM, KSOK and Heather Cannon Honda team with B&B Sun ‘N Fun Waterpark for our final Family Fun Day of the season! Save big on admission to the waterpark when you present a Discount Coupon from one... Read More.

July Totaled More COVID Cases Than The Previous 4 Months Combined, Health Dept. Says

Friday, August 5 by Lyman James

COVID numbers increased drastically in July, according to the latest newsletter posted by the City-Cowley County Health Department."July has seen an extreme increase within the county with more cases than the previous four months combined," the health department stated.The health department recorded 517 cases of the virus for the month through July 29, when... Read More.

Cowley College Planning Celebrations In Honor Of 100 Years

Friday, August 5 by Lyman James

The Centennial Committee at Cowley College is putting together special activities for the community, students, and alumni as they prepare to celebrate 100 years of classes being offered at its main campus in Ark City.In honor of 100 years of service, Kansas Lt. Gov. David Toland will be on hand for Proclamation Day at... Read More.

Mertz Manufacturing Has Immediate Openings

Thursday, August 4 by Lyman James

Mertz Manufacturing, an industrial steel equipment manufacturer located in Ponca City since 1927, is hiring multiple people for several positions. We have immediate needs for Assembly Mechanics, Painters and Blasters, Experienced Welders, Welder Trainees for our welding school – where you are paid to learn welding skills. Mertz also needs inventory support personnel, forklift drivers, laser... Read More.

ACFD/EMS Crews Called To Two Garage Fires And A Hay Baler Blaze This Week

Thursday, August 4 by Lyman James

The first week of August proves to be a busy one for Arkansas City Fire/EMS, a news release from the department said Thursday.In addition to responding to numerous medical calls and minor fire calls, the Ark City Fire/EMS has responded to three significant fire calls.Tuesday at 1 a.m. ACFD/EMS responded to 210 W. Spruce... Read More.

Cowley County Votes ‘No’ 52-48; Roth, Trimmer Winners In State House Primary

Wednesday, August 3 by Lyman James

Updated: Wednesday, 8:05 a.m.Cowley County voters cast nearly 9,000 ballots in Tuesday's primary elections, which included an amendment question to the state constitution regarding who has say on abortion rights.Cowley County voted 'no" to the question of removing state constitutional protection of abortion rights and putting the issue in the hands of the legislature... Read More.

AUDIO: Winfield FD Family Fighting For Son, 2, Battling Brain Cancer; Cornhole Fundraiser Saturday

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

Winfield firefighters Derrick Yoder and Kelly Allen stopped by the KSOK studios Tuesday morning to preview Saturday's Hope For Nash Cornhole Tournament fundraiser.Nash, who is Yoder's step-son, is battling pediatric brain cancer and is being treated at St. Jude in Memphis.Yoder said Nash has made miraculous progress and that his tumors have shrank, but... Read More.

Cowley College Foundation Raises $1 million

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

The Cowley College Foundation secured just over $1 million in charitable gifts during the fiscal year that ended June 30, capping its most successful year ever, according to a news release from the college. The Foundation was founded in 1968.“Almost 300 donors from 20 states made gifts in support of Cowley College,” Foundation President... Read More.

Leadership Cowley County Now Accepting Applications For 2022 Class

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

Leadership Cowley County is accepting applications for its Fall 2022 class.The organization defines itself as a community leadership program "with the mission to equip and build capacity in people to create change in self, our community and the world."According to a press release from LCC, the class is not only a call to action... Read More.

Cowley College Shows Continued Support To Area 4-H Youth Programs

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

Showing their support for the rural community and agriculture in the county, Cowley College purchased a market steer during Monday night’s Cowley County Fair 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction held at the Winfield Fairgrounds.The 1,210-pound reserve division champion was presented by Madison McGee, who will be a junior at Ark City High School, according to... Read More.