Ark Valley Brief
December 5, 2025
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Ark City local news summary
Week of December 4 2025

Wellington local news summary
Week of December 4 2025

Winfield local news summary
Week of December 4 2025

Top 5 US news stories
December 5 2025

Top 5 Kansas news stories
December 5 2025

Garage Fire Causes $65,000 Damage in Arkansas City
Firefighters responded to a detached garage fire Tuesday morning in the 5000 block of 286th Road, according to the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department. The department was dispatched at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 3 to the structure fire. Fire Marshal Gary Bowker determined the fire was caused

Wellington High School Choir Performs at Cowley College Christmas Concert
WELLINGTON, Kan. — The Wellington High School Choir performed at the Cowley College Vespers Christmas Concert on Thursday evening, marking a collaborative event between the two institutions. WHS Choir Director Jennifer Ault said Cowley College invited the high school choir in April to participate in the annual concert. The schools selected

Obituaries
(Today & Yesterday)

JAIL UPDATES
December 4, 2025 - December 5, 2025 | Cowley County, KS 12/04/25 - 12/05/25 | Cowley County, KS
New inmates:
- AMEZCUA, ANTONIO G JR - Distribute Unapproved Stimulan, Poss Illegal Drugs<070111, Trafficking Contraband, Poss Marijuana/THC Mun, Poss Drug Para, Fail to Comply District
- BROWN, JERRY JR - Domestic Battery Released inmates:
- GAGE, KATIE L - Criminal Trespass
- HUSHAW, KANDIS K - Out of County FTA
- JACKSON, FREDRICK D - Poss Illegal Drugs <070111, Poss Illegal Drugs <070111, Poss

Events
Winfield Chamber Accepting Applications for Lighted Christmas Parade
The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for participants in this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade, themed “The North Pole,” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, along Main Street from 17th Avenue to 10th Avenue in Winfield. Applications are due by Friday

CASA of Cowley County to host annual Cheers to CASA fundraiser Dec. 6
WINFIELD, KS — CASA of Cowley County will host its annual Cheers to CASA fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 6, at Behr Rafters in Winfield. The holiday fundraiser will begin at 5 p.m. and will feature live and silent auctions, door prizes, dinner, drinks and other activities to benefit the organization’s

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