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March 16, 2026
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Arkansas City Police Department Honors Top Officers at 4th Annual Awards Banquet
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Police Department held its 4th Annual Awards Banquet last week, recognizing officers and staff for their dedication and service to the community. Three major awards were presented during the evening. Sgt. John Merz was named Supervisor of the Year, Officer Hailey Ladner was named
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Arkansas City Advances Wilson Park Splash Pad, Sewer Main Replacement Projects
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Construction crews made significant progress this week on two separate infrastructure projects in Arkansas City, including the installation of concrete at the future Wilson Park Splash Pad site and the start of a large sewer main replacement on the city’s north side. At Wilson Park, crews completed
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Survey Shows Majority Favor East Poplar Site for New Arkansas City Fire Station
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A majority of respondents to a community survey on a potential new Arkansas City fire station favored a site near East Poplar Street and J Street, according to results released Thursday by the Fire/EMS Department. Of 247 total responses received, 144 respondents, or 58.3%, indicated
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Jail Updates
March 13, 2026 - March 16, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/13/26 - 03/16/26 | Cowley County, KS
New inmates:
- BUCK, STEPHANI J - No offenses listed
- WILLIAMSON, SETH A - No offenses listed Released inmates:
- DOBKINS, DAMON A - Traffic Offense
- MARLEY, MATTHEW
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