Excellence recognized by state   Jefferson Elementary fifth-grade teacher Tamara Cassidy was a little nervous when she was called into the principal's office earlier this week. Fortunately, Cassidy had nothing to fear. She had a phone call from the Kansas Commissioner of Education, Alexa Posny. Posny informed Cassidy that she had been selected as a 2008 Kansas Horizon Award Winner. Follow this link for more...

New county chair elected   The Cowley County Commission elected new chairs Tuesday night at its annual reorganization meeting. Follow this link for more...

Less conceal-carry aps than expected   The Personal and Family Protection Act stirred up much debate before it was passed in 2006. Much of its supporters wanted the right to carry a weapon to protect themselves from criminals. Follow this link for more...

MLK celebration planned   In a combined effort of the Ark City Human Relations Board, USD 470 and Cowley County Community College, a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration has been planned for 4 p.m. Jan. 20, in the Brown Center on the campus of Cowley College. Follow this link for more...

Crime trends up in Arkansas City   Domestic violence, burglary and child abuse crime trends are up according to the November and December 2007 Department Activity report. Follow this link for more...

Measuring Economic Performance of Cowley County   Local officials spent most of the morning at a Cowley First meeting where they discussed goals for the coming year concerning economic development. Follow this link for more...

	No. 12 Tigers survive Johnson County in overtime   Even before Jayhawk Conference Eastern Division play started, Cowley College coach Steve Eck felt there weren't going to be any slouches in the league. He believed, from top-to-bottom, that it was going to be more balanced than last season. Follow this link for more...

Blocked shots secures win for Lady Tigers   Just about every day in practice, Cowley College plays a game called 'Spur Drill.' Follow this link for more...

SCBL tourney semifinals today at W.S. Scott   The Dale E. Misak/SCBL Tournament shifts to W.S. Scott Auditorium tonight for the girls' semifinals. Follow this link for more...

Local Hits   Boys and girls, ages 10 to 14, are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2008 Knights of Columbus, Council 2614, Free Throw Championship. Follow this link for more...

No. 18 Oklahoma State remains perfect in Big 12   STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -- With his team coming off one of the most emotional wins in Oklahoma State history, coach Kurt Budke worried about how the Cowgirls might fare in their next game. Follow this link for more...

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