Local News

Hurricane Hermine saves some rain for Kan.

Like clockwork September brings with it the Walnut Valley Festival and, the threat of heavy rains to soak campers.

September 07, 2010 07:24:21 PM

Police make more drug busts early Saturday

Two more people were arrested as part of the latest in a recent string of drug-related searches in Winfield.

September 07, 2010 06:11:49 PM

Captain Tony's closed; Gambino's taking spot

Captain Tony’s Pizza and Pasta Emporium in Winfield has closed and a Gambino’s Pizza will open in that building, possibly by the end of this month.

September 07, 2010 03:00:17 PM

Dist. Court Judge J. Michael Smith has died

Cowley County Chief Judge J. Michael Smith died on Monday, local officials have confirmed.

September 06, 2010 07:25:36 PM

2 arrested in drug bust at Winfield apartment

Coke, pot - and evidence of prescription pill sales - were found during a drug bust at a home in Winfield Friday afternoon, local police said.

September 03, 2010 06:36:55 PM

Six year old boy found after leaving his house

Winfield police helped track down a six-year-old boy who left his home early Friday morning.

September 03, 2010 04:47:07 PM

LIVE BLOG 2:30 p.m.: Talk news, questions

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September 03, 2010 03:21:19 PM

Train and semi collide near Winfield Fri. morn

A Peterbilt semi truck was struck by a train near Winfield Friday. No one was injured in the accident.

September 03, 2010 01:26:57 PM

Feds: Mexican citizen stole Marine ID for job

A Mexican citizen has been charged federally for using false identification documents to land a job at Ark City’s Creekstone Farms meatpacking facility, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's office in Wichita.

September 01, 2010 12:41:03 PM

Felon's wife nabbed after new search of home

Three people were arrested over the weekend after Winfield police searched a local home for drugs.

August 31, 2010 12:11:08 PM

Fire destroys barn and bales inside it Tuesday

A fire early Tuesday consumed a large barn in rural Cowley County that was packed tight with alfalfa and Bermuda grass bales.

August 31, 2010 11:37:52 AM

County attorney to consider charges in fatality

The Cowley County Attorney’s office will review reports from a fatality accident in March to determine if charges are necessary.

August 30, 2010 06:25:49 PM

SoCal quilter to present in Winfield this month

Patricia Knoechel - a quilter from Southern California - will be the featured speaker at September meetings of the Walnut Valley Quilter’s Guild.

August 30, 2010 03:14:31 PM

Suspect in Ark City chase arrested in Kay Co.

Authorities in Kay County, Okla. are trying have arrested a man suspected of fleeing the scene following a pursuit that began in Ark City Saturday.

August 30, 2010 02:00:21 PM

No Friday Live Blog for this week; sorry all :(

It's been a slow news week and I have a couple events to get ready for this weekend. So we won't have a blog this week.

August 27, 2010 02:23:33 PM

SC football facility done enough for scrimmage

Spectators at Friday’s Winfield High School Blue and White Scrimmage might arrive at Richard L. Jantz Stadium and find a surprise waiting.

August 26, 2010 08:47:42 PM

Police name two suspected in auto burglaries

Winfield Police have identified two men expected to be charged in a string of car break-ins and burglaries dating as far back as May.

August 26, 2010 11:43:06 AM

Newkirk vet Free to expand at former TLC site

Dr. Adam Free - a veterinarian in Newkirk, Okla. - is expanding into Cowley County and will open a clinic in the former TLC vet clinic building in the coming months, a spokesperson for Dr. Free said Tuesday.

August 24, 2010 05:14:02 PM

Cops have suspects in string of car break-ins

Local authorities are in the process of bringing charges against two men believed to be responsible for more than a dozen automobile break-ins dating back to May, Winfield police Lt. Det. Frank Owens said Tuesday.

August 24, 2010 04:46:27 PM