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# Ark Valley Brief
- URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-valley-brief-58/
- Published: 2026-04-02T02:31:53.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-04T02:35:12.000Z
- Description: April 01, 2026
- Author: Jory Boyd
- Tags: avcj, email, #brief

*Hi everyone!* 

*Let us know what you want to know! We are here to serve! Even when we don't publish a news brief to email, we do update our website, so check in any time!*

*\-Jory Boyd, jory@citizenjournal.us*

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## Today's newsletter sponsor

## News

[Arkansas City to Honor Outstanding Students at April BanquetARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The City of Arkansas City will recognize academically accomplished students from three local institutions at its annual Outstanding Student Award Reception and Banquet next month. Established in 1984 by the City Commission, the program recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to their community.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5120.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/657801048_1368747078618809_7045739641525748508_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-to-honor-outstanding-students-at-april-banquet/)

[Wellington Native to Serve in Mission Control During Artemis II as Community Celebrates with Free Launch LunchWELLINGTON, Kan. — The community is invited to attend a free Launch Lunch event Friday, April 3 at the Wellington Regent Theatre to celebrate the Artemis II mission, which will feature Wellington native and WHS alumnus Erik Stalcup working in Mission Control as astronauts travel around the far side of the![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5119.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Screenshot-2026-04-01-211519.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-native-to-serve-in-mission-control-during-artemis-ii-as-community-celebrates-with-free-launch-lunch/)

[Top 5 Kansas news storiesApril 1 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5118.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Shane-Rolf-executive-vice-president-of-the-Kansas-Bail-Agents-Association.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-155/)

[Top 5 US news storiesApril 1 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5117.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/HEsUSePXIAAnESE.jpeg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-151/)

[Jail UpdatesMarch 31 Cowley County New Inmates: BERRY, LESLIE P JR — Fail to Comply District (2 counts) OSBORNE, DAVID M — Distribution of Opiate/Narcotic/Stimulant/Heroin ROEDER, DILLON J — Involuntary Manslaughter; Endangering a Child; Possession of Marijuana/THC; Criminal Carry of Firearm Released: MASON, LATOSHA A — Failure to Appear District Sumner![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5116.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-65.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-cop-3/)

[Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5115.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-74.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-copy-5/)

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## Events

[Free Child Care Training Offered April 4 in CoffeyvilleCOFFEYVILLE, Kan. — A free Conscious Discipline Training session will be held April 4 at Community Elementary School in Coffeyville as part of a regional effort to strengthen early childhood education across south central Kansas. The session, part of a four-part training series, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5073.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/658506633_1368096715349622_4083046094451035338_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/free-child-care-training-offered-april-4-in-coffeyville/)

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## Sports

[High School Sports NetworkHelp citizen journal build a kansas high school sports scores network![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-1660.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/ks-mascots-2.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/high-school-sports-network/)

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