Ark Valley Brief
December 17, 2025
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Ark City local news summary
Week of December 17 2025
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Winfield local news summary
Week of December 17 2025
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Wellington local news summary
Week of December 17 2025
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Cowley College Hosts Fall Robotics Competition for Area Students
Forty-six students from five area schools competed in the Cowley College Fall Robotics Competition, testing their skills in 12 robotics challenges. Students from Mulvane, Udall, Winfield, Arkansas City and the Arkansas City Gifted 5th Grade group participated in the event, which showcased innovation, teamwork and problem-solving abilities. The
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Sumner County Fair Plans ‘Denim and Diamonds’ Fundraiser
The Sumner County Fair is hosting a “Denim and Diamonds” fundraiser to support upgrades to the youth livestock facilities. The event will be held Jan. 31, 2026, at Diamond Springs Venue, 112 S. Osborn Road in Milan. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the meal served at 6:
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Top 5 Kansas news stories
December 17 2025
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Top 5 US news stories
December 17 2025
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Obituaries
(Today & Yesterday)
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JAIL UPDATES
December 16, 2025 - December 17, 2025 | Cowley County, KS 12/16/25 - 12/17/25 | Cowley County, KS
New inmates:
- BELT, LEROY C - KDOC Arrest & Detain
- OVERBEY, CANDICE R - Fail to Appear District
- SIMS, DREW D - Fail to Appear District
- VALEY,
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Events
Sumner Mental Health Center Offers Parenting Course
Sumner Mental Health Center is offering a six-week parenting course beginning in February. The “Parenting the Love & Logic Way” program is designed to create happy families and responsible children through simple, easy-to-learn techniques, according to the Sumner County Health Department. Participants will learn methods to teach responsibility and character,
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