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March 11, 2026
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Arkansas City Fire/EMS Open House Draws Community Support for New Station Discussion
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department welcomed community members Monday evening for an open house at its current station, giving residents a firsthand look at the facility as the department continues discussions about its future needs. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the station, speak directly with
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Cowley College Students, Volunteers Package 20,000 Meals for Local Food Pantries
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College’s Academic Civic Engagement through Service organization, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Arkansas City, brought together 136 volunteers March 7 to package 20,000 meals for distribution to residents experiencing food insecurity in Cowley County. The event was held at Central Christian Church in
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Arkansas City Police Department Reports 1,292 Calls for Service in February
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Police Department responded to 1,292 calls for service in February, generating 170 reports during what officers called a busy month despite it being the shortest of the year. Officers issued 300 warnings and 188 citations during the month and conducted 345 traffic stops,
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Jail Updates
March 10, 2026 - March 11, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/10/26 - 03/11/26 | Cowley County, KS
New inmates:
- PATE, BRANDON S - Sex Expl Child Visual Child<18, Pornogrphy or Obscene Material Released inmates:
- BRANAM, HAROLD L JR - Fail to Comply District
- REED, JACOB N - Domestic Battery, Domestic Battery
- THOMAS, HAROLD L - Failure to Appear 20260310 | Sumner County, KS
No inmates found on this date. 20260311 | Sumner County, KS
No inmates found on this date.
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