Ark Valley Brief
December 10, 2025
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News
Wellington School District to Try Again With Smaller Bond Proposal
Board approves $17.85 million package for March vote after November defeat
Greg Loving
7 takeaways from Wellington USD 353 school board meeting
November 10 2025
Greg Loving
Wichita Bomb Squad removes suspicious device near Cowley County Courthouse
The Wichita Bomb Squad removed a suspicious device that was found outside the Cowley County Courthouse in Winfield on Tuesday.
Angela Smith
Arkansas City, Winfield Fire Departments Celebrate Christmas Traditions, Honor Service Milestones
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department hosted its inaugural Christmas party on Dec. 7, marking the beginning of what officials hope will become an annual tradition. The event brought together firefighters, their families and friends for an afternoon celebrating service and community commitment. Activities included the department’s
Jory Boyd
Cowley College Quiz Bowl Team Places Third at Snow Bowl Tournament
The Cowley College Quiz Bowl team secured third place at the Snow Bowl Tournament, finishing with a 7-2 record after nine rounds of competition against colleges from Kansas and Oklahoma. The six-member team demonstrated resilience in two close matches against Murray State A, according to a social media
Jory Boyd
Top 5 Kansas news stories
December 10 2025
Greg Loving
Top 5 US news stories
December 10 2025
Greg Loving
Obituaries
(Today & Yesterday)
Jory Boyd
JAIL UPDATES
December 9, 2025 - December 10, 2025 | Cowley County, KS 12/09/25 - 12/10/25 | Cowley County, KS
New inmates:
- KILLMAN, ROBERT L - Interference, Fail to Comply District
- MORRIS, MARIO D - Poss Controlled Substance, Transport Open CMB, Cont Subs, Possess, Marijuana Released inmates:
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Jory Boyd
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
Jory Boyd
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