> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Ark Valley Brief - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/ark-valley-brief-59/ - Published: 2026-04-04T06:35:09.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:35:14.000Z - Description: April 03, 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* --- ## Today's newsletter sponsor ## News [Winfield Chamber Accepting Applications for Start-Up Showdown Business CompetitionWINFIELD, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5126.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/658160819_967580188955539_2793565745125040163_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/winfield-chamber-accepting-applications-for-start-up-showdown-business-competition/) [Kitchen Fire Causes $70,000 in Damage to Riverdale HomeRIVERDALE, 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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5125.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/460640400_122134380026343913_2521779315447419558_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/kitchen-fire-causes-70-000-in-damage-to-riverdale-home/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesApril 3 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5124.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/DSC5309-1024x680.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-157/) [Top 5 US news storiesApril 3 2026![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5123.ico)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/im-06809452.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-153/) [Jail UpdatesApril 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,![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5122.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Protect-and-Serve-6-66.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-46/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/icon/favicon-5121.ico)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/Obit-75.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-41/) --- ## 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/) --- ## 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/) --- ## 🌤️Weather ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2026/04/image-7.png) --- Found a mistake? 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