> ## 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-38/ - Published: 2026-02-14T04:12:16.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:34:38.000Z - Description: February 13, 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 Proclaims Day of Hope to Raise Mental Health AwarenessARKANSAS 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4690.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/633619172_1326898989470285_494724621876497078_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-proclaims-day-of-hope-to-raise-mental-health-awareness/) [South Haven Post Office Burglarized; Stolen Mail Recovered in OklahomaSOUTH 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4689.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/481671174_1036095575218272_6450851580314799704_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/south-haven-post-office-burglarized-stolen-mail-recovered-in-oklahoma/) [Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in Arkansas CityA 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4688.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/256808665_261016909396103_6862128513486866656_n--1-.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/man-accidentally-shoots-himself-in-arkansas-city/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesFebruary 13 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4687.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/VL34K5OMEZAGLKMIP5E3VVMULI-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-122/) [Top 5 US news storiesFebruary 13 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4686.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/260212-john-thune-mike-johnson-es-2.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-118/) [Jail UpdatesFebruary 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,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4685.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-42.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-28/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4684.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-54.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-26/) --- ## Events [Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum to Host Evening EventThe 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-4634.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/630922908_10228506583960950_6202358973616315806_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/cherokee-strip-land-rush-museum-to-host-evening-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/2026/02/image-16.png) --- Found a mistake? 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