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New Case of COVID-19 Recorded in Cowley County

Wednesday, May 13 by Lyman James

The Cowley County Public Health Officer has announced that the number of confirmed active cases of COVID-19 in Cowley County has risen to four (4). The most recent test results were provided late Tuesday evening. Two men traveled to Cowley County in hopes of acquiring employment, arrived late Friday night and checked into a... Read More.

New COVID-19 case in Cowley County Monday

Tuesday, May 12 by Lyman James

While there were no new COVID-19 cases across northern Oklahoma on Monday, a fourth case of the coronavirus was reported for Cowley County, Ks.A young man tested positive for the virus over the weekend after informed his employer that he was feeling sick. This is the first case found in Cowley County in three... Read More.

Oklahoma resident tests positive for COVID-19 in Cowley County, Kansas

Friday, April 24 by Lyman James

The Cowley County Public Health Officer, Thomas Langer, said in a press release on Friday that Cowley County, Ks. has recorded it's second case of COVID-19 since March 8, 2020.The confirmed illness is attributed to an adult female who is an Oklahoma resident that was tested in Cowley County on April 22, 2020. According... Read More.

Cowley College planning for normal face-to-face courses this fall; 24/7 Wi-Fi access available around campus

Friday, April 17 by Lyman James

Cowley College in Arkansas City, Ks. remains open and is planning for normal face-to-face course offerings for the fall semester.In the meantime, Cowley College staff and faculty is using technology to assist students in navigating the challenges of distance learning. The school has placed Wi-Fi access at most of the college's locations providing 24/7... Read More.

Cowley County health officer considering placing Kay County on travel restriction list

Wednesday, March 25 by Lyman James

Cowley County, Kansas Public Health Officer Tom Langer said earlier in the week that he is considering placing Kay County on their travel restriction list due to the five cases of COVID-19 reported in the county.Langer has heard stories of Kay County residents going to Cowley County to visit, shop and even work. Cowley... Read More.

Cowley County District Court Clerk’s Offices Closing Friday

Thursday, March 19 by Lyman James

Effective Friday March 20, 2020 in accordance with Kansas Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020- PR-016 the courts of the 19th Judicial District will be closed with the exception of any court proceedings that are deemed to be an emergency pursuant to the Supreme Court Order. These include limited hearings in criminal matters such as conducting first appearances... Read More.

Cowley College and Southwestern delay info

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

Cowley College in Arkansas City, Ks., who is currently on Spring Break, is delaying face-to-face classes until March 23 and will transition to an online format until at least April 3. Existing online classes will resume as scheduled on Monday. Students will be allowed to return to dorms Sunday, March 22. Southwestern College... Read More.

Tests Show No COVID-19 Cases In Cowley County

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

As of 5 p.m. Monday, March 9, William Newton Hospital made the announcement on Facebook that laboratory results show no cases of COVID-19 in Cowley County, Ks.William Newton Hospital does remind everyone to practice good hand hygiene.As of Tuesday morning, the only confirmed COVID-19 case in Kansas is in Johnson County. Oklahoma's only confirmed... Read More.

Cowley County Event Cancelled Due To Suspected Coronavirus

Sunday, March 8 by Lyman James

Williams Newton Hospital in Winfield, KS had scheduled a grand opening celebration today, Sunday, but it has now been cancelled due to a suspected case of coronavirus in Cowley County. Information on the hospital's Facebook page says the suspected case is being tested to determine if the case is, in fact, the COVID-19 strain... Read More.