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AUDIO: New Executive Director Of Eagle Nest, Inc., Says Mission Is ‘A Work Of Heart’

Tuesday, July 26 by Lyman James

Eagle Nest, Inc., has a new executive director.Robin Henderson will take over for Gayle McPherson, who co-founded Eagle Nest in 2000 with Nola Brown."I'm honored to come in behind her and complete and fulfill this mission," said Henderson Monday morning on KSOK's Get Up & Go Show.Eagle Nest is a nonprofit community organization in... 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.

Sample Ballots Available For August 23 Election

Friday, July 22 by Lyman James

Sample ballots are now available for the August 23, 2022 Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board’s OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the Kay County Election Board during normal business hours. County Election Board Secretary, Carol Leaming, reminds voter that sample ballots are specific... Read More.

Search Called Off At Winfield City Lake Following Report Of Missing Child

Thursday, July 21 by Lyman James

Search efforts ended just before 7 p.m. Thursday for a child reported missing in the water at Winfield City Lake.At 2:15 p.m. Thursday afternoon, a woman who was at the beach area of the north side of the lake reported to park personnel a boy, approximately 8-10 years old, was missing in the water.The... Read More.

Crews Battling Water Main Breaks In Ark City

Thursday, July 21 by Lyman James

Crews are working to fix a water main breaks in Ark City.According to Ark City Mayor Kanyon Gingher, a break at Kansas Avenue near 8th Street was first suspected at 2:30 a.m. and crews have been working to locate and fix the 14-inch main. Another main break was discovered Thursday afternoon at 3rd and... Read More.

Moundbuilder Check-In Begins August 2

Thursday, July 21 by Lyman James

Moundbuilder Check-In begins on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 2 and 3, as incoming first-year students will move into the residence halls at Southwestern College in Winfield.According to a press release from SC Wednesday, Builder Camp and Builder Fest will kick off the 2022-2023 school year.Builder Camp (Aug. 3-6) takes first-year students on and off... Read More.

Tiger Deli Receives Summer Makeover

Thursday, July 21 by Lyman James

With students set to return to campus, Cowley College’s Tiger Deli recently received updates to its facility located inside the Nelson Student Center in Ark City.According to a news release from the college, Tiger Deli was repainted, received new booths, tables, chairs and signage over the summer.Tiger Deli also has a new manager, Laura... Read More.

Cowley College Lefty Reliever Drafted By Pittsburgh Pirates

Wednesday, July 20 by Lyman James

Miguel Fulgencio, one of the top junior college relief pitchers in the country, will get to live out a childhood dream and pitch professionally after being selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball draft Tuesday.According to mlb.com’s draft tracker, Fulgencio began his college athletic career on the... Read More.

Big Ben Welch – Less than $500 to reach GoFundMe Goal

Wednesday, July 20 by Lyman James

Update: July 28th. As of today, (noon on July 28) we're just $445 away from reaching the Go Fund Me goal for Ben's family and final expenses. You can help reach that goal by clicking here.Ben's memorial service will be held Friday at 2pm in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center on the... Read More.

South Haven Solider Mortally Wounded In 2005 To Be Memorialized With Highway Dedication

Wednesday, July 20 by Lyman James

A ceremony to dedicate the Sgt. Evan S. Parker Memorial Highway along U.S. 166 will be held on Aug. 6 in South Haven, Sgt. Parker’s hometown.The ceremony, organized by Sgt. Parker’s mother, Anita Faye Dixon, will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at South Haven Community Church, 314 Main. The public is... Read More.

B.5 COVID Cases Spiking In Cowley County, Health Department Says

Tuesday, July 19 by Lyman James

The City-Cowley County Health Department says respiratory infections in the county have risen dramatically over the past few weeks.According to a news release from the health department Monday, during the past four weeks a sharp increase in new COVID-19 infections has been noted in Cowley County.The new infections are connected to the newest Omicron... Read More.

Advanced Voting Underway For Aug. 2 Primary/State Constitution Question On Abortion

Monday, July 18 by Lyman James

Advanced voting is underway for the Aug. 2 primary elections at the Cowley County Clerk’s Office, 321 E. 10th in Winfield, all this week from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. and all next week during the same time frame.The last day for advanced in-person voting at the clerk's office is Aug. 1 from 7:30... Read More.