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Ponca Schools Announce Cat Care Superheroes of the Year

Monday, September 19 by Lyman James

Meet our first Cat Care Superheroes of the Year!! Cat Care students at the Washington Pre-K Center are learning what it means to be king, cooperative, brave, responsible and honest. These students were observed leading by example. Pictured, from left, are Paisley Smith (kind), Rhea Brown (cooperative), Kinlee Rinehart (responsible), Hayes Clark (brave) and... Read More.

Land & Sitterly Retire from Ponca City Schools

Saturday, September 17 by Lyman James

A retirement reception was held Thursday morning for PCPS employees Sherre Land and Cheryl Sitterly. Congratulations...and thank you for your years of service to our students, schools and families!

AUDIO: WVF’s Bart Redford Previews Festival’s Big 5-0; Says Founders Would Be ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ By Its Success

Monday, September 12 by Lyman James

Walnut Valley Festival Executive Director Bart Redford stopped by the KSOK studios last Wednesday to preview the big 50th edition of the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield.The festival officially kicks off this Wednesday at the Winfield Fairgrounds.Brady Bauman KSOK · Read More.

Deadline Coming Up For Legacy Regional Foundation Grant Application

Monday, September 12 by Lyman James

The grant application deadline for this year's "Power of the Purse" funding is September 30.According to a press release from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation in Winfield, the Power of the Purse aims to make a difference in the lives of women and children in the community by encouraging community within the circle and... Read More.

Ark City Commission Schedules Special Session Monday To Discuss Water System

Friday, September 9 by Lyman James

The Ark City Commission will meet in special session Monday.According to a notice from the city, the meeting will be at 4 p.m. in the commission room at City Hall, located at 118 W. Central Ave.The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the water system. No other business will be discussed at this... Read More.

Cowley Starting Golf Club; Eyeing Return Of NJCAA-Sanctioned Golf Program By Spring 2023

Friday, September 9 by Lyman James

With a rich golf history in the area, Cowley College is working towards bringing a sanctioned golf program back to the school, according to a news release from the college.Having last had a golf program in 2005, the plan is to start a Golf Club at Cowley College and have it eventually transition into... Read More.

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

Thursday, September 8 by Lyman James

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 Monday.During the construction, the bridge... Read More.

AUDIO: Ark Valley Football Podcast Week 2

Wednesday, September 7 by Lyman James

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.

AUDIO: Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall Says City Is Looking At Restructuring Energy Rates

Wednesday, September 7 by Lyman James

Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall stopped by the KSOK studios last week and discussed the heat of the summer, drought and how the city is looking to restructure energy rates to balance costs for customers.Brady Bauman KSOK · Read More.

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

Wednesday, September 7 by Lyman James

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 during a... Read More.

Cowley Golden Tigers Open Semester With Trips To Oklahoma Museums

Tuesday, September 6 by Lyman James

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 art and architecture worlds, respectively... Read More.

AUDIO: Caden Previews Cowley Cup And Says Southwestern Football Hype Is Legit

Friday, September 2 by Lyman James

Voice of the Winfield Vikings and Southwestern College Moundbuilders Curt Caden stopped by the KSOK studios to preview the Cowley Cup kickoff to the football season with Winfield traveling to Ark City. Caden also previewed the SC football season. The Builders are ranked in the Top 10 in the NAIA national preseason poll.Read More.