Ark City, KS
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Humidity: 85% Dew Point: 16°
Clouds: 100% Pressure: 30.07 in
Wind: NNE 9 mph Visability: 10 mi Conditions as of 5:44am
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Today
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Sun
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Mon
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Here's What's Happening

HEMP HEARING SET FOR JANUARY 9TH

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A public hearing will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9th, to consider the adoption of proposed regulations for the Industrial Hemp Research Program. The hearing will be held at the Kansas Department of Agriculture in Manhattan, which is proposing new rules and... Read More.

ARK CITY STANDOFF ENDS WITHOUT INJURY

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Arkansas City Police took an Arkansas City man into custody Friday after an armed standoff that occured just west of Riverview Cemetery. 45 year old Jason Vanderveen was taken into custody after the standoff, which lasted for several hours, and involved South Central Kansas... Read More.

SEARCH PRESSES FORWARD FOR NEW WINFIELD CITY MANAGER

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The search for a new city manager in Winfield presses on…. Now that the application deadline of December 14th has passed, Winfield city commissioners will begin the process of narrowing down the applicants. Commissioners plan to meet with the consultants they hired on January... Read More.

SKIMMERS FOUND IN ARK CITY

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Credit card skimmers have been discovered on two ATMs in Arkansas City. Although skimmers are becoming an increasing problem for police across the country, in this case, Ark City Police may have an advantage. They say they have surveillance pictures of the suspects.... Read More.

JAIL DEATH CAUSES REVEALED

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Autopsy results from the Cowley County coroner’s office, now shed light on the deaths of three inmates, who all died while in custody in the Cowley County Jail within one year. 48 year old Jason Porter of Arkansas City, died Oct. 19, 2017;... Read More.

ARK CITY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGES LISTED

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Some changes for Arkansas City residents, as the city will shift to a three-day sanitation schedule next week due to the closure of all City offices Dec. 24-25 in observance of Christmas. The Cowley County Landfill also will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 in... Read More.

COUNTERFEITING DRUG DEALER NABBED BY ARK CITY POLICE

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A Winfield man was arrested by Arkansas City police on a warrant after a brief foot chase. 38 year old Ramon Martinez is now charged with suspicion of counterfeiting U.S. currency, distribution of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school, distribution of methamphetamine within... Read More.

FAMILY MOVIE SERIES WRAPPING UP SOON IN ARK CITY

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The 2018 Family Movie Series season will conclude December 21 in Arkansas City with a holiday favorite at the Agri-Business Building. The free showing of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” will start at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30. This G-rated film is sponsored by... Read More.

BINNEY AND SMITH PAINTINGS UP FOR SALE

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A collection of 18 paintings that were commissioned by Binney and Smith for their officies in Winfield back in the mid 80’s, are now being offered for sale by the Winfield Arts and Humanities Council. The paintings vary in size from 18-by-24 inches to... Read More.