Ark Valley Brief

April 17, 2026

Ark Valley Brief
Covering Ark City, Winfield, and Wellington

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News

Takeaways from Wellington USD 353 Education Board Meeting
April 13, 2026
Takeaways from Ark City USD 470 Education Board Meeting
April 13, 2026
Winfield City Council Summary
April 6, 2026
Top 5 Kansas news stories
April 17 2026
Top 5 US news stories
April 17 2026
Jail Updates
April 16 Cowley County New Inmates: YORK, DAVID A — Fail to Comply District THOMAS, HAROLD L — Failure to Appear (2 counts) Released: DENNETT, RAYMOND M — Domestic Battery; Fail to Comply District ADAMS, APRIL I — Not Classified ROEDER, DILLON J — Aggravated Battery; Endangering a Child; Possession of Marijuana/THC; Possession of
Obituaries
(Today & Yesterday)

Events

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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