> ## 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-62/ - Published: 2026-04-12T01:57:53.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-04T02:35:21.000Z - Description: April 11, 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 [Arkansas City Accepting Applications for Home Repair Grant Program Through April 24ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The City of Arkansas City is reminding residents that the Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Grant program is still open and accepting applications, with priority given to those submitted by April 24\. The program provides financial assistance to income-qualified homeowners for essential home repairs. Eligible applicants![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/668592323_1375116934648490_4513771720397782849_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/arkansas-city-accepting-applications-for-home-repair-grant-program-through-april-24/) [Wellington High School Earns All-Star Designation; Teacher Award Nominations OpenWELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington High School has been recognized as an All-Star High School by the Kansas Board of Regents, and USD 353 is accepting nominations through April 17 for its Excellence in Teaching Award. Wellington High School Named All-Star School The Kansas Board of Regents named Wellington High School an![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/size/w1200/2026/04/368019230_791773859412434_4373354975354650960_n.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/wellington-high-school-earns-all-star-designation-teacher-award-nominations-open/) [Top 5 Kansas news storiesApril 10 2026![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/1775782313490-1.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-kansas-news-stories-162/) [Top 5 US news storiesApril 10 2026![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalGreg Loving![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/thumbnail/matrix-code.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/top-5-us-news-stories-158/) [Jail UpdatesApril 09 Cowley County Cowley County New Inmates: SANCHEZ, DYLAN A — DUI Alcohol or Drugs CARTER, KASSANDRA L — Failure to Appear (2 counts) Released: CHATTIN, KEVIN W — Domestic Battery 3rd/5 Years; Theft of Service under $1,000; Fail to Comply District REGNIER, JOSEPH H — Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/11/Protect-and-Serve-6.png)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/jail-updates-49/) [Obituaries(Today & Yesterday)![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)citizen journalJory Boyd![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f7/e6/f7e66a8b-8f27-493f-8b7e-664ecefd4c3d/content/images/2025/11/Obit.jpg)](https://www.citizenjournal.us/obituaries-43/) --- ## Events [Greenwood, Elk County Conservation Districts to Host 9th Annual Women in Ag EventEUREKA, Kan. — The Greenwood County and Elk County Conservation Districts will host the 9th Annual Women in Ag Event on Tuesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at 110 E. 3rd St. in Eureka. 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