Ark Valley Brief
November 12, 2025
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Northern Lights Illuminate Skies in Rare Display
Powerful geomagnetic storm brings aurora activity to Kansas
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5 takeaways from Ark City USD 470 school board meeting
November 10
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4 takeaways from Winfield USD 465 school board meeting
October 25 2025
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7 takeaways from Wellington USD 353 school board meeting
November 6
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Free Technology Workshops Available at Local Libraries
WINFIELD, Kan. — Two area libraries are offering free technology workshops for seniors through a partnership with AARP’s Senior Planet program in November and December. The Winfield Public Library will host workshops on Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., while the Arkansas City Public Library will offer sessions on
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Wellington Humane Society raises over $16,000 at Night to Paws Gala
The Wellington Humane Society raised $16,552 at its annual Night to Paws Gala Event, the organization announced this week. The fundraiser will help support the shelter’s operating budget and allow it to continue serving animals in Sumner County, according to a social media post from the organization. “We
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Top 5 US news stories
November 12 2025
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Top 5 Kansas news stories
November 12 2025
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Local Obituaries (Copy)
Sumner and Cowley County Obituaries Reeves, Linda Utt, Orval Source: Legacy.com - Sumner County, Kansas Obituaries
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Events
K-State Extension to Host Beginning Rancher Series in South-Central Kansas
K-State Research and Extension offices in Butler, Sedgwick and Cowley counties will host a two-part Beginning Rancher Series this month and in December for those new to ranching or looking to expand their cattle operations. The series begins Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in Sedgwick County and continues Dec.
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