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February 16, 2026
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Caldwell’s Chisholm Trail Festival Fundraiser Uncovers New Mysteries in Henry Brown Case
CALDWELL, Kan. — The Caldwell Chisholm Trail Festival held a fundraiser recently, featuring an Opera House performance and a Cold Case Graveyard tour that shed new light on one of the city’s most notorious historical figures. The Opera House show, “Shot Thru The Heart - Henry Gives Love a Bad Name,
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Fire Damages South C Street Home in Arkansas City
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a residential structure fire Sunday evening in the 700 block of South C Street. At approximately 5:35 p.m., multiple units, including Engine-52, Tanker-51 and Battalion-51, were dispatched to the scene. Automatic aid was provided by Winfield Fire/
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Top 5 US news stories
February 16 2026
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Top 5 Kansas news stories
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Jail Updates
February 14, 2026 - February 16, 2026 | Cowley County, KS
02/14/26 - 02/16/26 | Cowley County, KS
No new inmates. 20260215 | Sumner County, KS
No inmates found on this date. 20260216 | Sumner County, KS
Jones, Loretta Leann - 21-5801(a)(1)(b5) Theft of property/services.
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Obituaries
(Today & Yesterday)
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Events
Winfield Public Library to Host Watch Party for Kansas 250 Author Talk
WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield Public Library will host a watch party Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. for a live, virtual author talk through the state library’s Kansas 250 series. The event will feature Winfield author Seth Bate discussing his book, “Winfield’s Walnut Valley Festival,” alongside Patrick O’Connor, author
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