Ark City, KS
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Today
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Here's What's Happening

LOCAL NEWSPAPER SAYS SOMEONE IS STEALING THEIR RACKS

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There have been a number of newspaper machine thefts reported recently in our area. According to the Courier Traveler, four of their newspaper vending boxes have been stolen from Winfield and northern Cowley County areas in the past several weeks. One machine was recovered,... Read More.

WALNUT FEST PLANS BEGIN NOW

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Walnut Valley Association, the organizer of the Walnut Valley Festival, has announced that this year’s Land Rush will incorporate a preregistration element before the initial line-up. Land Rush consists of a traditional “race” to claim campsites shortly before the start of the annual festival.... Read More.

TWO ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES AFTER PASSING SCHOOL BUS

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Two people from Caldwell now face drug possession charges after they were pulled over by Arkansas City Police for passing a school bus that was loading and unloading. 23 year old Ryan Lambert is charged with endangering a child, overtaking and passing a school... Read More.

TRAILER THIEVES CAUGHT BY ARK CITY COPS

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Arkansas City Police arrested two people Sunday for theft. Officers pulled the two over for a traffic violation north of Winfield, as they were towing a trailer that had been stolen earlier that day. 37 year old Courtney Demaree of Arkansas City, and 37... Read More.

CREEKSTONE FINED

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The US Department of Labor has released information, saying that Creekstone Farms has been cited and fined for several safety violations involving hazardous chemicals. Although the fine was for violations that were discovered during an inspection tour back in April 2018, the fines have... Read More.

BIG DRUG RAID IN ARK CITY NETS FOUR ARRESTS

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Four people were arrested by Arkansas City Police on drug charges, after a search warrant was exectuted in southeast Ark City. 31 year old Brandon Drum of Wichita, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Drum was locked up in... Read More.

AGRI-BUILDING OPEN HOUSE SET

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The City of Arkansas City on Thursday will rededicate the recently remodeled and renovated Agri-Business Building at 712 W. Washington Ave. The festivities will kick off with the City hosting an Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce coffee at 10am followed by a rededication and... Read More.

Winfield Resident Picked For National Post

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Brenda Hicks, director of financial aid at Southwestern College, has been elected national chair for the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators for 2020-21. The organization provides professional development and services for financial aid administrators, advocates for public policies that increase student access... Read More.

WINFIELD TAKING IN THE SUN

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It looks like Winfield could soon test out solar power. A proposed solar project would be located in front of the East 12th Avenue power plant in Winfield. That project will be up for approval tonight by Winfield City Commissioners. The project is a... Read More.