> ## 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-25/ - Published: 2026-01-13T03:43:10.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:19.000Z - Description: January 12, 2026 - Author: Jory Boyd - Tags: avcj, email, #brief *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 [Arkansas City Highlights Sewer System Improvements in Weekly Budget SeriesARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Arkansas City will spotlight infrastructure investments in its sewer system as part of a weekly series highlighting projects from the 2026 annual budget. This week’s featured project focuses on improvements aimed at catching problems early and preventing emergencies in the city’s wastewater system. The 2026 budget includes![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4165.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/600286348_1283607823799402_3323487848888228810_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-highlights-sewer-system-improvements-in-weekly-budget-series/) [Winfield Reports Lower Cost of Living Than Regional PeersWINFIELD, Kan. — Winfield residents enjoy lower household costs than those in comparable cities across the region, according to a recent cost of living analysis released by the city. The comparison examined typical household expenses including utilities and property taxes. Officials say the city’s municipal ownership of electric and natural gas![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4164.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/OIP.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-reports-lower-cost-of-living-than-regional-peers/) [Conservation District Seeks Landowners for Mule Deer Habitat ProjectsThe Sumner County Conservation District is connecting private landowners with funding for on-the-ground conservation work aimed at protecting mule deer habitat across the Great Plains. The Mule Deer Foundation has dedicated funding to assist landowners with projects including fencing infrastructure, grazing management and wildlife habitat improvements on working lands, according![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4163.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/613691854_122260295780059203_6394992706570743227_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/conservation-district-seeks-landowners-for-mule-deer-habitat-projects/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesJanuary 12 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4162.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/07_24_18-KS2019-KSCapitol-007_w_5D325775-DE7F-949A-AF9CB84013310778-5d3251a7c57a80b_5d3267b7-0455-847f-e36e547e68cc7be5-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-98/) [Top 5 US news storiesJanuary 12 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4161.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/fe6ddaddd09dec981f53a7db1ed2532124999488-677x677-3.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-94/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4160.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-31.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-17/) [JAIL UPDATESJanuary 9, 2026 - January 12, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 01/09/26 - 01/12/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - BROWN, JEROMEY D - Poss Controlled Substance, Poss Marijuana/THC Mun, Poss Drug Para, Theft Prop/Serv <$1000 - CHIREN, RADNY R - Traffic Offense - HAGGERTY,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4159.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-25.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-15/) --- ## Events [Local Historian to Share Cowley County Stories at Museum EventARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum will host a “Lunch & Learn” event featuring local historian Bill Mueller on Jan. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. Mueller will share stories about Cowley County history during the presentation, which includes a light lunch. Tickets are $10 for the![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4118.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/612571847_1269270508564747_3842518859220089643_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/local-historian-to-share-cowley-county-stories-at-museum-event/) --- ## Sports [High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1660.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2026/01/image-21.png) --- Found a mistake? 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