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November 17, 2025
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Derby High School Students Showcase Career Programs at Chamber Luncheon
DERBY, Kan. — Derby High School students presented their career and technical education programs at a Derby Chamber of Commerce luncheon, highlighting opportunities available to students in the classroom, community and beyond graduation. The presentation showcased the high school’s participation in partnerships and transition programs, including Derby High School’s Partner Pals
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Ark City Christmas Medallion Hunt Returns Thursday
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The annual Christmas Medallion hunt will kick off at 9 a.m. Thursday in Arkansas City, according to the Ark City Area Chamber of Commerce and Churches in the City. The 2025 Christmas Medallion hunt, sponsored by Arkalalah, offers a prize of $250 in local business gift
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Wellington Third-Graders Celebrate Ancient Rome With Eisenhower Toga Party
WELLINGTON, Kan. — Third-grade students at Eisenhower Elementary School transformed their classrooms into ancient Rome last week, donning togas and participating in the school’s annual Roman Toga Party. The immersive educational experience introduced students to Roman civilization through hands-on activities including lessons about famous Roman ruins, Roman gods and goddesses, social
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Top 5 US news stories
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Top 5 Kansas news stories
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JAIL UPDATES
November 13, 2025 - November 14, 2025 | Cowley County, KS 11/13/25 - 11/14/25 | Cowley County, KS
New inmates:
- MILLER, JEREMY W - Domestic Battery
- VALEY, NORMA - Fail to Appear District
- WHITTED, FILLIP E - Failure to Appear Released inmates:
- MASON, LATOSHA
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