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April 03, 2026
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Winfield Chamber Accepting Applications for Start-Up Showdown Business Competition
WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for “Vision to Venture: Winfield Start-Up Showdown,” a business pitch competition open to entrepreneurs of all ages, with more than $10,000 in venture capital available to participating businesses. Individuals must apply online and, if chosen, compete in the

Kitchen Fire Causes $70,000 in Damage to Riverdale Home
RIVERDALE, Kan. — A kitchen fire caused an estimated $70,000 in damage to a home in the 500 block of East 76th Avenue North early Friday morning, according to Wellington Fire/EMS. Crews were dispatched at approximately 5:36 a.m. to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found

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Jail Updates
April 02 Cowley County New Inmates: BERRY, LESLIE P JR — Fail to Comply District (2 counts) Released: CLARKE, PHILLIP D — Failure to Appear NIX, ANASTASIA K — Fail to Comply District FEWOX, RICHARD L SR — Failure to Appear District SHELTON, BRITTANY N — Failure to Appear District Sumner County New Inmates: Deffenbaugh,

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Free Child Care Training Offered April 4 in Coffeyville
COFFEYVILLE, 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.

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