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Here's What's Happening

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor names marketing, admissions director

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ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – Whitley Stokes has joined Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor as marketing and admissions director, according to Executive Director Sarah Griggs.   “Whitley will be a great addition to our team,” Griggs said. “She has a wonderful sales background, and has demonstrated a genuine... Read More.

ANDERSON TRIAL CONTINUES TODAY

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The case against Marty Anderson… who is faing charges including second degree murder, rape, and kidnapping, was rested Tuesday, with the defense calling no witnesses. Anderson’s attorney also declined to make an opening statement. Anderson is accused of shooting his ex-wife and taking her... Read More.
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KANSAS MAN ARRESTED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING CASE

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A Kansas man was arrested and charged in a human trafficking case. The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old David Spears traveled to Topeka to meet with a 17-year-old girl at a motel on Monday night. Spears was arrested after authorities received information from... Read More.

BIG BANKING CHANGE

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Banking customers in South Central Kansas and Northern Oklahoma will soon notice some changes at their neighborhood Union State Bank and Midland Bank locations. In the coming weeks, a new look and logo will begin to be phased in. The new logo retains its current... Read More.
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WINFIELD MASK ORDER STANDS

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In Winfield, don’t drop that mask yet. City commissioners met last week, and decided that the mandatory mask orders in Winfield will remain in effect until at least December. It was first put into effect back in July, and it requires that masks be... Read More.

CHRISTMAS PARADE PLANS

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The Winfield Main Street Committee of the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing another Lighted Christmas Parade, set to take place Saturday, December 12th. The committee is looking for businesses or organizations to put together lighted floats, drive vehicles decorated in lights, or... Read More.
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TRAILER FIRE – NO INJURIES

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Flames on Saturday night claimed a house trailer south of Arkansas City. Ark City and Winfield firefighters were called out just before 9PM Saturday, for a report of a chimney fire in the Cherokee Strip Campground. When crews arrived they called for mutual aid... Read More.
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COWLEY PLANS SR EVENTS

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Offering students an up-close look at the programs and services Cowley College has to offer, high school seniors are invited to attend a pair of Senior Day events on October 21 and October 22. A face-to-face Senior Day event will take place at Cowley... Read More.

SUSPECT STILL ON THE RUN

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That suspect who was being chased on Tuesday night through Cowley County was never captured. It all began when the Kansas Highway Patrol initiated a chase at 4:55PM Tuesday near Udall. After a chase through the northwestern part of Cowley County, the red pickup... Read More.