> ## 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-12/ - Published: 2025-12-09T02:17:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:05.000Z - Description: December 8, 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 [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 8 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3631.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-7-5.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-74/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesDecember 8 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3630.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-4-3.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-77/) [Early Education Conference Coming to Cowley CollegeARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Legacy Regional Community Foundation will host the South Central Child Care Conference at Cowley College, offering early education professionals an opportunity to earn six clock hours of professional development. Tickets for the event are $24.69 and can be purchased through Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.com/![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3634.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/588495333_1260200532801162_6150414854883695592_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/early-education-conference-coming-to-cowley-college/) [Arkansas City Chamber Launches Santa Shops Local Holiday PromotionThe Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce is running its annual Santa Shops Local promotion, offering shoppers a chance to win $100 while supporting local businesses through Dec. 18\. Customers who spend $10 or more at any participating business receive one raffle ticket for the grand prize drawing.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3633.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2025-11-17-215205-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-chamber-launches-santa-shops-local-holiday-promotion/) [Sumner County to Host Main Street Alliance TrainingMILAN, Kan. — The Sumner County Main Street Alliance will hold its first training event Dec. 11 at Diamond Springs Venue in Milan. The daylong session, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will provide training and resources for communities participating in a countywide Main Street initiative.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3632.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/593300442_1278401407652487_5776634169940515866_n--1-.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/sumner-county-to-host-main-street-alliance-training/) [JAIL UPDATESDecember 7, 2025 - December 8, 2025 | Cowley County, KS 12/07/25 - 12/08/25 | Cowley County, KS No new inmates. 20251207 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date. 20251208 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3629.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-11.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-copy-2/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3627.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-15.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-7/) --- ## 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. 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