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Gun count filed against Island Park fire starter

Zach Buhlke – convicted as a juvenile of felony arson in connection with the burning of the Island Park Playground – has been charged with a felony firearm count, according to the Cowley County Attorney's office.

July 02, 2010 06:15:02 PM

Island Park fire starter facing new legal woes

It appears the teen convicted of burning down Winfield's Island Park is facing some new legal woes.

June 23, 2010 04:18:06 PM

Island Park arsonist gets probation, restitution

Island Park Playground arsonist Zach Buhlke Thursday received two years probation and must pay $6,000 for his role in buring down the playground last fall, Cowley County Attorney Chris Smith said.

July 16, 2009 04:55:36 PM

Island Park Playground arsonist pleads guilty

Zach Buhlke pleaded guilty Tuesday to setting the fire that destroyed Winfield's Island Park Playground, Cowley County Attorney Chris Smith said.

June 16, 2009 01:27:40 PM

Picture slide-show from playground opening

I've posted several of the photos I snapped Thursday at the Island Park Playground grand opening. They're hosted on Flickr so you can click the link after the slideshow is finished to download larger versions.

May 29, 2009 12:36:29 PM

Half-million-dollar playground to open Thurs.

The Island Park Playground, version 2.0, will open Thursday evening with a hot dog feed and music provided by Winfield's city band.

May 27, 2009 02:57:51 PM

New Winfield playground rises from the ashes

Work remains to be done on the new version of Winfield's Island Park Playground but it should be ready for play by mid to late May, city officials say.

May 11, 2009 10:09:49 PM

Trial set for Island Park playground suspect

Zach Buhlke – a defendant in the arson fire that destroyed Island Park Playground – has asked for and received a jury trial that is likely the first of its kind in Cowley County, county attorney Chris Smith said Tuesday.

March 31, 2009 02:10:13 PM

50 workers needed for rebuilding playground

It turns out several dozen local laborers and skilled carpenters will be needed to help rebuild the Island Park Playground – and this time around the jobs pay.

March 24, 2009 04:56:14 PM

Playground fire suspect to be back in court

A Winfield teen charged with felony arson in connection with a fire that destroyed the Island Park Playground is due back in court for a pre-trial conference March 10.

February 27, 2009 12:59:58 PM

City gets $190,000 for playground materials

The city of Winfield has received $190,000 to cover the costs of materials to rebuild the Island Park Playground. A final settlement – that would include the cost of reconstruction – has not been reached.

February 23, 2009 07:37:02 PM

City: Contractor will likely rebuild playground

Rebuilding the core of Winfield\'s Island Park Playground is a job likely to be undertaken by a professional construction company rather than volunteer laborers participating in a community build, city officials said this week.

January 23, 2009 04:26:46 PM

Section of Millington will be closed for repairs

The City of Winfield will be closing down a portion of Millington Street starting Monday, according to a written statement.

January 08, 2009 03:28:14 PM

Playground fire suspects headed back to court

Two Winfield teens charged with obstructing justice in connection with a fire that destroyed the Island Park playground Oct 27 are to be arraigned Jan. 7.

December 29, 2008 12:57:42 PM

Playground arson suspect gets an attorney

The criminal case against a Winfield teen accused of arson in connection with a fire that destroyed the Island Park playground has been continued until 3:30 p.m. January 7.

December 04, 2008 02:56:32 PM

Island Park suspect in court; other dates set

A 15-year-old Winfield girl charged with obstructing justice in connection with a fire that destroyed the Island Park playground made her first court appearance last week. The case against Christie Chaisson was continued until Dec. 10th.

December 01, 2008 12:35:59 PM

Isle of Lights offering holiday entertainment

Keep the Isle of Lights in mind as you wrap up Thanksgiving dinner or if you\'re looking to entertain relatives in town for the holidays. The light display at Island Park opened just over a week ago and will remain open until the end of the year.

November 25, 2008 04:24:03 PM

Island Park playground fire suspects named

A 17-year-old Winfield teen has been charged with arson and two other teens with obstructing justice in connection with a fire that destroyed the Island Park playground Oct. 27.

November 19, 2008 05:46:11 PM

Formal charges filed in playground fire case

Charges have been filed against three Winfield teens in connection with a fire Oct. 27 that destroyed the castle playground at Island Park in Winfield.

November 12, 2008 04:00:36 PM

Playground steering committee set to reform

Winfield park board officials have authorized the formation of a steering committee to oversee the rebuilding of the Island Park Playground which was destroyed by fire last month, according to city parks director Mark Olney.

November 06, 2008 04:36:41 PM