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Moulton Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor Counts; Victim’s Mother Asks Court To Drop Charges

Tuesday, July 12 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK -- Walker Moulton pled guilty to counts of negligent homicide and DUI Tuesday morning in Kay County District Court.Moulton, a 2021 graduate of Ark City High School, was the driver of a 2000 Jeep Wrangler on the night of Oct. 26, 2021 in rural Kay County when he lost control and the vehicle... Read More.

KCHD offering Back to School vaccines at PCPS Registration Center on Thursday

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

Does your child need vaccinations before school starts? The Kay County Health Department will be offering a Vaccination Clinic on July 14 and July 21 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Ponca City Registration Center at 111 West Grand.

Lady Cat Soccer Coach Named

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has named Madeline Wood as the head coach for Lady Cat Soccer program, pending board approval. Coach Wood will assume this role that was held by Kelli Kinkaid. Previously, Coach Wood spent time as the head coach at Azle High School and as an assistant coach at Northwest High School... Read More.

Tuesday Is The Last Day To Register To Vote For Aug. 2 Primary Elections

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

Tuesday is the last day to register to vote before statewide primaries Aug. 2.Advanced voting begins in person at the Cowley County Clerk's Office, 321 E. 10th in Winfield, July 18-22 from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m.; July 25-29 during the same time frame and Aug. 1 from 7:30 till noon.For Ark City, advanced... Read More.

Winfield Chamber Seeking Donations For New Downtown U.S. Flags

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking donations to replace the U.S. flags that are flown in downtown Winfield on holidays and during events.The Chamber purchases and stores these flags, and maintains the calendar of when the flags are to be flown. The Winfield Correctional Facility provides the man power to hang the... Read More.

Street Repair To Begin Tuesday At Central And 2nd Street In Ark City

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

Road work will begin Tuesday at Central and 2nd Street in Ark City.According to a news release from the City of Ark City, Central and 2nd Street southbound lane will be closed due to storm drainage repairs and road base rehab.The Public Services Department’s Street and Stormwater Division estimates repairs to the base and surface... Read More.

City-Cowley County Health Department To Launch Free Mobile App Friday

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

The City-Cowley County Health Department is rolling out a mobile app that will be ready for download on Friday.According to the health department, the app will allow Cowley County residents to receive the latest updates in public health as well as National Weather Service alerts.Another function of the app will be the ability to... Read More.

WNH To Distribute Free COVID Self-Test Kits; Infections Up Since May

Friday, July 8 by Lyman James

A community drive-through distribution of COVID-19 self-test kits will be held from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, at the Physicians Pavilion on the William Newton Hospital campus.According to a news release from WNH, the Community Health Center in Cowley County has partnered with William... Read More.

District 79 Candidate Forum Slated For Wednesday At Baden Square In Winfield

Friday, July 8 by Lyman James

The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee will be holding a candidate forum for the Kansas House of Representatives District 79 on Wednesday, July 13, at 6 p.m. at the Community Center at Baden Square.District 79 includes Winfield, Udall, Oxford and Belle Plaine.All candidates who will be on the Aug. 2 primary ballot... Read More.

ACPD Adds ‘Safe Return’ Program To Aid Missing Person Cases

Friday, July 8 by Lyman James

The Arkansas City Police Department announced a new initiative is says will better serve the most vulnerable members of the community, according to a news release from the department.The "Safe Return" program is already a success in other parts of the country, including the Bedford Police Department in Texas, the ACPD said.Safe Return is... Read More.

Trail Run Raises $8K For William Newton Hospital

Thursday, July 7 by Lyman James

Wheat State Wine Co. presented William Newton Healthcare Foundation with a check for $8,000 following the 10th annual Wine-O Trail Run in May, according to a news release from the Winfield hospital.Wheat State Wine Co. hosts the run each year and donates a portion of the proceeds to William Newton Hospital.“We are privileged to... Read More.

WNH Lab One Step Closer To Full Strength

Thursday, July 7 by Lyman James

On June 2, William Newton Hospital’s clinical laboratory resumed administering blood products, enabling the hospital to also resume all types of surgeries, labor and delivery, and c-sections.According to a news release from WNH, the Winfield hospital has received positive feedback from its licensing body on the lab’s current state, following a survey conducted in... Read More.