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February 13, 2026
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Arkansas City Proclaims Day of Hope to Raise Mental Health Awareness
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mayor Tad Stover issued a proclamation recognizing Feb. 12, 2026, as Day of Hope in Arkansas City during the Feb. 6 City Commission meeting. The proclamation highlights the community’s commitment to supporting mental health and well-being and recognizes the work of Hope Squads of Cowley County and
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South Haven Post Office Burglarized; Stolen Mail Recovered in Oklahoma
SOUTH HAVEN, Kan. — The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at the South Haven Post Office that occurred in the early morning hours of Feb. 12, 2026. Several items were removed from the facility, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. The stolen mail was later
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Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in Arkansas City
A man suffered a gunshot wound to his thigh Wednesday evening after accidentally discharging his own firearm, according to the Arkansas City Police Department. Police and Arkansas City Fire/EMS responded to a report of a man with a gunshot wound in the 1100 block of South Summit
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Jail Updates
February 12, 2026 - February 13, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 02/12/26 - 02/13/26 | Cowley County, KS
New inmates:
- CAPPS, ZACHARY N - Failure to Appear
- MCKITRICK, DANE A - Fail to Appear District, Fail to Appear District
- SPIRES, WILLIAM A - Cont Subs,
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Obituaries
(Today & Yesterday)
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Events
Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum to Host Evening Event
The Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum will host “A Night at the Museum” on Feb. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. The free community event will feature new exhibits exploring Cowley County’s history, including the people, places and moments that shaped the community from early days to
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