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December 29, 2025
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KCC Sets Public Hearings on Evergy Power Line Proposal
State regulators will hear public input on 133-mile transmission line that would cross through Cowley, Sumner County
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Arkansas City driver transported to hospital after vehicle strikes fire hydrant
A single-vehicle accident Sunday morning resulted in a driver being transported to SCK Health for evaluation after her vehicle left the roadway and struck a fire hydrant. At approximately 7:11 a.m. Dec. 29, the Arkansas City Police Department responded to an injury accident at the intersection
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Man injured in fall from tree on North A Street
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 37-year-old man sustained injuries Friday after falling approximately 30 to 35 feet from a tree while trimming branches on North A Street. Arkansas City Fire/EMS responded to the incident at approximately 4:38 p.m. Dec. 27. The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his lower
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Arkansas City Implements Advanced Sewer Inspection Technology
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The City of Arkansas City has deployed new software technology to enhance its sewer system inspection and maintenance capabilities, according to a city announcement. The municipality purchased Tripipes software earlier this year at a cost not exceeding $56,250. The system became operational after several months of
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JAIL UPDATES
December 28, 2025 - December 29, 2025 | Cowley County, KS 12/28/25 - 12/29/25 | Cowley County, KS
No new inmates. 20251228 | Sumner County, KS
Herrick, Pete Allan - 75-5217 Parole violation: STAT
Lane, Levi Robert - 21-5414(a2)(c1)(A) Domestic battery. 20251229 | Sumner County, KS
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