Ark City, KS
34
Clear
Feels like 28°.
Humidity: 53% Dew Point: 19°
Clouds: 16% Pressure: 30.58 in
Wind: NNE 7 mph Visability: 10 mi Conditions as of 6:19pm
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Today
44 25
Clear throughout the day.
2%   15%
7:40   5:40
Mon
41 20
Clear throughout the day.
3%   0%
7:40   5:41
Tue
41 16
Light rain overnight.
51%   63%
7:39   5:42

Here's What's Happening

Mill Road Railroad Crossing Closed

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Josh Clark with Road Safe has closed the BNSF Railroad crossing located next to ADM Milling on Mill Road at the southeast edge of Ark City. This will prohibit all thru traffic from US 77 Bypass to Tyler Avenue. Track maintenance is expected to... Read More.

ARK CITY MAN ARRESTED FOR 2ND TIME IN A MONTH

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An Arkansas City man has been arrested on several charges for the second time in a month after he turned himself in on Thursday. 18 year old Dylan Upchurch is facing one felony count each of aggravated interference with parental custody and sexual exploitation... Read More.

WINFIELD EYES WATER PROJECTS

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The Winfield City Commission has approved two supplemental contracts for a project to replace a water line along the Walnut River. The two contracts are for construction administration services, in the amount if $1,500, and contract prep/bidding services, in the amount of $3,000. They... Read More.

HOSPITAL BOARD WANTS AUTONOMY

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The South Central Kansas Medical Center wants the Arkansas City Commission to get out of the hospital governing business. Earlier this week, SCKMC board chair Dan Jurkovich asked the commission to draft an ordinance to separate the two boards… saying that he feels that... Read More.

THURBER MURDER TRIAL POSTPONED AGAIN

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A hearing that was scheduled to determine whether or not convicted murderer Justin Thurber is intellectually disabled has been postponed again. Thurber’s defense attorneys filed a motion requesting a continuation due to the loss of several key members on the defense team. Now, a... Read More.

ART AND CHILI SALE WEDNESDAY

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13th annual Cowley Colleg Art Club Chili and Art sale is tomorrow. Spending time making wonderful pieces of art, students in Cowley College’s Art Club are ready to display their work during the 13th annual Art Club Chili and Art sale on Wednesday in... Read More.

More Details Released On Hernandez Resignation

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As we first told you last week, the Arkansas City Manager is leaving for a new job in his home county. Nick Hernandez is leaving after serving Ark City for more than 8 years. Hernandez has accepted a new position where he will serve... Read More.

GAS WILL BE CHEAPER FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL

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The average price of regular-grade gas dropped 3 cents per gallon nationally over the past two weeks to $2.66. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg says fuel costs may keep decreasing due to an increase in supply, and the fact that many drivers won’t be commuting... Read More.

BRIDGE TO OPEN AGAIN SOON

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The Arkansas City Commission met on Friday, when commissioners voted to re-approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the city and the county for repair of the approach to the Chestnut Avenue bridge. That bridge has been shut down since last May because of damage... Read More.