> ## 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-14/ - Published: 2025-12-13T04:04:58.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:07.000Z - Description: December 12, 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 Kansas news storiesDecember 12 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3710.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-26-2.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-81/) [Top 5 US news storiesDecember 12 2025![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3709.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Image-23-4.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-78/) [Arkansas City Chamber Hosts ‘Selfie with an Elfie’ EventThe Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a holiday promotion featuring a traveling Elfie visiting local businesses through Dec. 16\. Participants can find the Elfie at Ark City Rec and Wild Annie’s Antique Boutique today, the chamber announced Thursday on social media. The event encourages residents![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3712.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/598016122_1249649183860213_8533166685403648594_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-chamber-hosts-selfie-with-an-elfie-event/) [Winfield Library Receives $10,000 Gift from Carnegie CorporationThe Winfield Public Library has received a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The library announced the donation Thursday on social media, noting it is one of approximately 1,280 Carnegie Libraries still serving communities nationwide. The Carnegie Corporation![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3711.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/424763714_790552753111239_6095687711301841980_n-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-library-receives-10-000-gift-from-carnegie-corporation/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3708.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-18.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-copy/) [JAIL UPDATESDecember 11, 2025 - December 12, 2025 | Cowley County, KS 12/11/25 - 12/12/25 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - HOLT, AARON A - Burglary Vehicle<070111, Interference, Theft Service <1000 <070111 - HUFF, DAKOTAH M - Fail to Appear District, Fail to Comply District Released inmates: - DOMINGUEZ-ARMENDARIZ, CAYETANO - Agg Battery, Agg Battery - GREENE, TORI R - Fail to Comply District, Fail to Comply District 20251211 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date. 20251212 | Sumner County![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-3707.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-13.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-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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