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April 20, 2026
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Kansas Event to Connect Non-Operating Women Landowners with Conservation Resources
MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Ottawa County Kansas Conservation District will host an in-person event May 12 in Manhattan for non-operating women landowners interested in learning more about working with tenants to install conservation practices on their land, followed by three virtual gatherings through June. The in-person session is limited to approximately
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Winfield Police Department to Host Free Youth Citizens Police Academy June 1-5
WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield Police Department will host its annual Youth Citizens Police Academy June 1-5, offering two age-specific sessions for children and teens at no cost to participants. The program is divided into two parts. A session for children ages 9-12 will be held June 1 from 9 a.
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Jail Updates
April 20 Cowley County New Inmates: SANDOVAL, GISELLE G — Contempt of Court MYERS, SMOKE F — Failure to Appear (2 counts) YOUNG, ROBERT L — Probation or Parole Violation KIRKPATRICK, MICHELLE R — Probation or Parole Violation Released: CABRALES, FELIPE E JR — Aggravated Assault CHATTAM, GREGORY D — Possession of Illegal Drugs; Traffic Offense;
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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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