Ark Valley Brief
November 24, 2025
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Winfield Police investigating a shooting Saturday night that injured one person
Investigators are still working to identify a suspect in connection.
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Ark City Fire/EMS to Hold Second Annual Holiday Toy Drive
ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department will host its second annual Holiday Toy Drive on Dec. 6, collecting new, unwrapped toys to benefit children in foster care. The toy collection event, called “Fill the Ambulance,” will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ace
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Libraries Offer Free Online Safety Workshops for Seniors
Two local libraries will host free workshops this winter to help residents protect themselves from internet scams and practice safe online habits. The Winfield Public Library and Arkansas City Public Library are partnering to present “Staying Safe Online” workshops through AARP’s Senior Planet curriculum. The hands-on sessions will cover
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Winfield Assistant Principal, Daughter Win World Powerlifting Championships
Winfield High School Assistant Principal Karla Chenco and her daughter, Atelen Chenco, a student at the school, returned home as world champions after competing at the Raw Powerlifting Federation World Championships this weekend. The mother-daughter duo both earned top honors in their respective divisions at the international competition held
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JAIL UPDATES (Copy)
JAIL UPDATES 20251123 | Sumner County, KS
Baker, Luke Michael - 21-5915(a) Failure to appear: STAT 20251124 | Sumner County, KS
No inmates found on this date.
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Obituaries
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Events
CASA of Cowley County to host annual Cheers to CASA fundraiser Dec. 6
WINFIELD, KS — CASA of Cowley County will host its annual Cheers to CASA fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 6, at Behr Rafters in Winfield. The holiday fundraiser will begin at 5 p.m. and will feature live and silent auctions, door prizes, dinner, drinks and other activities to benefit the organization’s
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