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April 15, 2026
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Wellington High School Receives $50,000 STEM Grant from NextEra Energy Resources
WELLINGTON, Kan. — NextEra Energy Resources has awarded Wellington High School a $50,000 grant to expand science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, the company announced April 14. The grant, made through the NextEra Energy Foundation, will fund a range of hands-on, interdisciplinary STEM projects serving more than 400 students. Planned

Arkansas City Police Warn Against Drugged Driving Ahead of 420 Day, Statewide Campaign
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Police Department is reminding the public that driving under the influence of drugs, including marijuana, is both illegal and dangerous as April 20 approaches, a date commonly associated with increased marijuana use. The department is joining law enforcement agencies across Kansas in a statewide

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Jail Updates
April 14 Cowley County No Updates Sumner County No Updates April 15 Cowley County New Inmates: PEREZ, LESLY E — Not Classified Released: CATES, KARI B — Failure to Appear LEGGETT, JEFFREY T — Failure to Appear District FUENTES MEZA, NEHEMIAS M — Not Classified Sumner County No Updates

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Greenwood, Elk County Conservation Districts to Host 9th Annual Women in Ag Event
EUREKA, 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. The event is free and open to the public. Confirmed topics include Native Plants and Gardens,

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