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April 24, 2026
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Wellington Middle School Students Lead Career Fairs for Younger Peers
WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington Middle School’s Career and Life Planning students organized and led two career fairs last week, one for sixth-graders and one for seventh-graders, with 15 eighth-graders stepping into leadership roles to help guide their younger peers through career-focused activities. The eighth-grade students served as both business leads and
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Over Half of Vehicles Clocked Speeding on N. Summit Street During Two-Week Enforcement Period
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — More than half of southbound vehicles recorded by a speed trailer in the 1100 block of N. Summit Street were traveling over 30 mph during a two-week monitoring period, the Arkansas City Police Department reported. Of 22,038 vehicles clocked traveling southbound from April 9-16, 56.63%
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Jail Updates
April 23 Cowley County New Inmates: BLANCAS, AUTUMN R — Battery; Theft of Service under $1,000 Released: GREEN, KYNDALL M — Failure to Appear KRALLMAN, RANDAL L — Traffic Offense SEVART, JOSHUA D — Theft of Property/Services $1,000-$25,000; Burglary of Vehicle (5 counts); Forgery; Theft of Property/Services under
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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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