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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

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

Arraignments set for 2 Island Park suspects

Two Winfield teens charged with obstructing justice in connection with a fire that destroyed the Island Park playground were back in Cowley County District Court Wednesday.

December 11, 2008 12:06:00 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 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

UPDATE: Island Park fire suspects arrested

UPDATE: 10:45 a.m. Thursday - Three juveniles have been arrested in connection with the fire at the Island Park Playground in Winfield, according to information released at a news conference this morning.

October 29, 2008 08:24:54 PM

UPDATE: Fire officials yet to rule out arson

UPDATE: 11:40 a.m. Tuesday - Arson has not been ruled out as the cause of the fire which destroyed the playground at Island Park Monday afternoon.

October 27, 2008 06:13:33 PM

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