Ark City, KS
70
Mostly Cloudy
Feels like 71°.
Humidity: 91% Dew Point: 67°
Clouds: 78% Pressure: 29.78 in
Wind: NW 8 mph Visability: 10 mi Conditions as of 9:08am
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Today
83 65
Light rain in the morning.
97%   55%
6:09   8:52
Thu
91 66
Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day.
9%   16%
6:09   8:52
Fri
95 74
Windy and humid throughout the day.
16%   20%
6:10   8:52

Here's What's Happening

NO INJURIES IN 2-VEHICLE ARK CITY CRASH

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A two vehicle collision yesterday afternoon in Ark City, happened at North Eighth Street and West Radio Lane. Ark City police and other emergency responders say they were called out just after 1pm Thursday, after a Mini Cooper hit the passenger side of a... Read More.

MEDICAID EXPANSION BILL FAILS

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Supporters of expanding Medicaid in Kansas proved Wednesday they’ve got the votes in the Legislature — if they can get a vote. But they lacked enough lawmakers on their side to bypass Republican leadership and force that vote. At stake is whether the state... Read More.

COWLEY NAMES STUDENT OF THE YEAR

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Cowley College sophomore Tara Lukert was named Cowley’s Student of the Year during the annual Honors and Awards ceremony, which was held recently. Her brother Jordan was named the Student of the Year during the 2010-11 school year. Tara is a business administration/marketing major,... Read More.

GRANT DEADLINE APPROACHING

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Five grant programs serving victims of crime across Kansas are open for application. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says more than $2 million in grant funds were awarded last year from five different state programs through the office of the attorney general. Funds are... Read More.

SOUTHWESTERN STAFF HONORED

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Outstanding faculty and staff were recognized at Southwestern College. Six awards were presented for outstanding service to the college, and 28 employees were honored for years of service. Source: VNC News

HOSPITAL FLYER RUFFLES FEATHERS

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A flyer has been circulating locally, containing information about a lawsuit that has been filed against South Central Kansas Medical Center by a former patient. The anonymous flyer warns that patients of the hospital since 2015 who underwent any kind of procedures should get... Read More.

HACKNEY BRIDGE CLOSED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

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The Hackney Bridge on 222nd Road in the area of the Cowley County Humane Society, was shut down Monday afternoon at 5 by the Cowley County Road and Bridge Department. The condition of the bridge has been a concern to local officials for a... Read More.

PRELIMINARY HEARING HELD IN RAPE CASE

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The preliminary hearing in the case of a man accused of rape continued on Friday in Winfield District Court. The victim described the attack and what happened after that attack. Brennan Boyd is facing three felony charges… rape of an unconscious victim, aggravated... Read More.

WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MEDICAIDE FRAUD

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A Kansas City woman last week pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud and related charges. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office reports that 28 year old Jennifer Jones pleaded guilty to one count of Medicaid fraud, one count of felony possession of a controlled... Read More.