Ark Valley Brief
February 18, 2026
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Cowley County Livestock Association to Launch Agriculture Scholarships
COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Cowley County Livestock Association will launch agriculture scholarships this spring following the success of its first annual gala. The event’s success has allowed the organization to move forward with awarding two $500 scholarships — one for a female recipient and one for a male recipient. The scholarships
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Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Kansas Due to Extreme Fire Danger
COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger in southeast Kansas, effective from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST Thursday. Critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly, according to Cowley County Emergency
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Arkansas City Highlights Public Safety in 2026 Budget
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The city has designated public safety services and facilities as its project of the week, emphasizing investments in police and fire/EMS departments as a priority in the 2026 budget. Public safety is one of the city’s most essential services and one of the most carefully planned
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Top 5 Kansas news stories
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Jail Updates
JAIL UPDATES February 17, 2026 - February 18, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 02/17/26 - 02/18/26 | Cowley County, KS
New inmates:
- NIX, ANASTASIA K - Probation or Parole Violation Released inmates:
- CAPPS, ZACHARY N - Failure to Appear
- COOLEY, BRAXTON J - Out of
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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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