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May 01, 2026
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Arkansas City Fire/EMS Responds to Mobile Home Fire with Reported Explosion
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Arkansas City Fire/EMS responded to a structure fire in the area of East Walnut Avenue and North C Street at 8:11 a.m. Friday after a small explosion was reported inside a mobile home. Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke coming from the residence and
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Arkansas City Proclaims May 2 as Cinco de Mayo Day in Honor of Tacolalah Festival
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Commissioner Charles Tweedy III read a proclamation at the April 7 City Commission meeting recognizing May 2, 2026, as Cinco de Mayo Day in Arkansas City, a tradition tied to the annual Tacolalah festival. Tacolalah Committee member Tammy Lanman-Henderson accepted the proclamation on behalf of the event.
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Top 5 Kansas news stories
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Jail Updates
May 01 Cowley County No New Inmates Released: BERGMAN, TRAVIS L - Violation of Bond Sumner County No Updates April 30 Cowley County New Inmates: DIVOLL, LIAM W - Traffic Offense Sumner County No Updates
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Obituaries
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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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