Ark City, KS
70
Light Rain
Feels like 71°.
Humidity: 88% Dew Point: 67°
Clouds: 64% Pressure: 29.96 in
Wind: E 5 mph Visability: 10 mi Conditions as of 4:40am
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Today
79 63
Rain in the morning.
82%   81%
7:16   7:28
Sat
73 52
Partly cloudy starting in the afternoon, continuing until evening.
7%   31%
7:17   7:26
Sun
76 55
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
3%   41%
7:18   7:25

Here's What's Happening

Rhiley Winner Over Judd-Jenkins

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Challenger Bill Rhiley has unofficially beaten incumbent Anita Judd-Jenkins of Arkansas City, in the Republican primary for Kansas House District 80. Rhiley is a newspaper publisher from Wellington. According to the unofficial vote count late Tuesday night, Rhiley had 58 percent of the total... Read More.

Election News

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Election officials in five states are counting ballots this morning. Voters went to the polls for primary elections in Michigan, Missouri, Washington State, and here in Kansas, where President Trump has endorsed candidates. CBS News has more… Source: VNC News

Wanted Man On The Run In Ark City

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Arkansas City Police are trying to find an Ark City man who has a warrant out for his arrest. 40 year old Daniel Cialkowski is suspected of aggravated battery in connection with an incident that happened on Sunday in Ark City. He also is... Read More.

WINFIELD ESCAPEE RECAPTURED

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An inmate who jumped a fence at the Winfield Corrections Facility Saturday night, has been taken back into custody. 36 year old Robert Terrell was caught around noon on Sunday… after he was found hiding out in a rural area of Cowley County. According... Read More.

LIVESTOCK OWNERS GET DROUGHT ASSISTANCE

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The Division of Conservation at the Kansas Department of Agriculture announces the availability of funds to assist landowners with their efforts to mitigate the impact of drought. The Livestock Water Supply Financial Assistance Initiative will provide financial assistance for livestock water supply wells, pipeline... Read More.

ROAD WORK BEGINS THIS WEEKEND IN ARK CITY

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Road work begins this weekend on West Radio Lane in Arkansas City, starting at 15th Street and progressing east toward Summit Street by the end of next Monday. The contractor will be applying a High-Density Mineral Bond, along with pavement markings on Radio Lane,... Read More.

ARKANSAS CITY STABBER ARRESTED

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An Arkansas City man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred back on July 24th. 40 year old James Jackson is facing a felony charge of suspicion of aggravated battery and disorderly conduct. It was back on July 24th, just before... Read More.

FOOD RECALL ANNOUNCED – WE HAVE THE DETAILS HERE

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The United States Department of Agriculture is warning of the potential contamination of beef, pork and poultry salad and wrap products sold here in Kansas, and nationwide… to stores including Trader Joe’s, Kroger and Walgreen’s. A Food Safety and Inspection Service alert warns consumers... Read More.

STORMS LEAVE BEHIND DAMAGE IN COWLEY COUNTY

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Heavy storms Monday afternoon in Arkansas City brought heavy rains and high winds. Some damage was reported in the southern part of the county, and perhaps even a tornado. Around 1:45pm Monday, a tornado warning was issued for southwestern Cowley County. It expired at... Read More.

MORE FLUSHING THIS WEEK IN ARK CITY

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Arkansas City is continuing its annual fire hydrant flushing program, with work proceeding across north Arkansas City starting next week. The Environmental Services Division will begin flushing Sections 11 and 12 — which contain a total of 71 fire hydrants along and north of... Read More.