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Community Health Foundation of Kay County Teen Substance Use Survey

Monday, April 10 by Lyman James

The Community Health Foundation of Kay County is working to create parent educational materials and sessions about teen alcohol, vape, and drug use. To better understand the concerns and needs in our community on these topics, they have created a survey that can be completed by parents and/or concerned community members.Please help them by... Read More.

Linda Williamson Named Kay County 2022 Lifetime Gardener

Friday, January 20 by Lyman James

Pictured: Mary Lynn Taylor, recognition chair presents Linda Williamson, with her lifetime gardener yard stake.Each year the Kay County Master Gardeners recognize an outstanding member of their organization. The Lifetime Gardener for the 2022 year is Linda Williamson of Kaw City, OK and was awarded at the December 2022 meeting. Linda has held multiple... Read More.

Hominy Woman Dies in 2 Vehicle Osage County Accident

Thursday, December 15 by Lyman James

A Hominy woman was killed in a 2 vehicle accident yesterday morning 3 miles south of Wynona in Osage County. 61 year old Terrie Covington was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox southbound on State Highway 99 when she drifted left of center into the path of a 2018 Honda Accord driven by 20 year... Read More.

Victims Identified in Logan County Airboat Accident

Tuesday, November 15 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released the identities of all three victims in the November 8th fatality accident at the Guthrie Golf and Country Club in Logan County.The accident occurred just after 1 PM when an airboat filled with water due to being over capacity. The driver, 38 year old Kyle White of Guthrie,... Read More.

Body of Missing Cowley County Man Found in Osage County

Wednesday, October 19 by Lyman James

Authorities in Cowley County have announced that 41 year-old Rustin Michael Smith, reported missing on Monday, was found deceased in rural Osage County. The body of Smith, who has been missing since last Friday, was found on Tuesday inside his vehicle in a remote brushy area and the Cowley County Sheriff's Office says that no... Read More.

AUDIO: WPD, Cowley County Emergency Communications To Offer Free WVF Text Alerts

Tuesday, August 23 by Lyman James

The Winfield Police Department will again utilize text message alerts for attendees of the upcoming 50th Walnut Valley Festival in September.Winfield Police Chief Robbie DeLong told KSOK the department will again be partnering with Cowley County Emergency Communications."Just a good way to stay apprised," Delong said during a recent guest appearance on the "Get... Read More.

Pierce Accepts Plea Deal For 2nd Degree Murder; County Attorney Cites Premeditation Hurdles

Friday, August 12 by Lyman James

Updated: 11:12 a.m. (Editor's Note: Previous reporting from NewsCow's Shane Farley contributed to this article.) ARK CITY — Justin Pierce has changed his plea to guilty following a deal with the state in the district courtroom of Judge Christopher Smith in Ark City Friday morning. Pierce pled guilty to an amended charge of Intentional 2nd... 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.

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 County Fair Kicks Off Tonight; Monster Trucks Headline Start Of Grandstand Events

Thursday, July 28 by Lyman James

The Cowley County Fair kicks off tonight at the Winfield Fairgrounds with approximately 250 4-H and FFA exhibitors providing over 2,000 exhibits.All Star Monster Trucks will launch grandstand events tonight starting at 8 p.m. Over 80 cars will be featured in back-to-back nights of Figure 8 races Friday and Saturday night. PRCA Rodeo will... 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.

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.