> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Ark Valley Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-valley-brief-11/ - Published: 2025-12-06T06:14:36.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:05.000Z - Description: December 5, 2025 - Author: Jory Boyd - Tags: avcj, email *Hi everyone!* *Let us know what you want to know! We are here to serve! Even when we don't publish a news brief to email, we do update our website, so check in any time!* *\-Jory Boyd, jory@citizenjournal.us* --- ## Today's newsletter sponsor ## News [Ark City local news summaryWeek of December 4 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3597.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-504-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-city-local-news-summary-3/) [Wellington local news summaryWeek of December 4 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3592.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-347-6.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-local-news-summary-9/) [Winfield local news summaryWeek of December 4 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3591.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-503-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-local-news-summary-5/) [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 5 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3590.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-696-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-73/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 5 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3589.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-700-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-76/) [Garage Fire Causes $65,000 Damage in Arkansas CityFirefighters 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3596.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/589064762_1277810721046366_8176303979405877413_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/garage-fire-causes-65-000-damage-in-arkansas-city/) [Wellington High School Choir Performs at Cowley College Christmas ConcertWELLINGTON, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3595.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/594515102_1370821521507662_4203405216028169352_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-high-school-choir-performs-at-cowley-college-christmas-concert/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3593.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-14.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-6/) [JAIL UPDATESDecember 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3594.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-9.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-5/) --- ## Events [Winfield Chamber Accepting Applications for Lighted Christmas ParadeThe 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3550.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/594057893_875426501504242_5757716557105384883_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-chamber-accepting-applications-for-lighted-christmas-parade/) [CASA of Cowley County to host annual Cheers to CASA fundraiser Dec. 6WINFIELD, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3367.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/584429931_1270789841759786_6061760017975917613_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/casa-of-cowley-county-to-host-annual-cheers-to-casa-fundraiser-dec-6/) --- ## Sports [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1660.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/12/image-7.png) --- Found a mistake? 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