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Obituaries

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Ark Valley Brief

December 29, 2025

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Arkansas City driver transported to hospital after vehicle strikes fire hydrant

ARKANSAS CITY — A single-vehicle accident Sunday morning resulted in a driver being transported to SCK Health for evaluation after her vehicle left the roadway and struck a fire hydrant. At approximately 7:11 a.m. Dec. 29, the Arkansas City Police Department responded to an injury accident at the

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Man injured in fall from tree on North A Street

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A 37-year-old man sustained injuries Friday after falling approximately 30 to 35 feet from a tree while trimming branches on North A Street. Arkansas City Fire/EMS responded to the incident at approximately 4:38 p.m. Dec. 27. The man suffered non-life-threatening

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Arkansas City Implements Advanced Sewer Inspection Technology

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The City of Arkansas City has deployed new software technology to enhance its sewer system inspection and maintenance capabilities, according to a city announcement. The municipality purchased Tripipes software earlier this year at a cost not exceeding $56,250. The system became operational after several months of

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Ark Valley Brief

December 22, 2025

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Cowley College Criminal Justice Graduates Join Law Enforcement Ranks

ARKANSAS CITY — Five graduates of Cowley College's Criminal Justice program recently celebrated their transition from classroom to career as they joined law enforcement agencies across Kansas. The graduates, led by Criminal Justice Director Frank Owens, gathered to honor Trooper Hunter Rush at his graduation from the Kansas Highway

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One Person in Critical Condition After Winfield Shooting

WINFIELD — One person was transported to a hospital in critical condition following a shooting in Winfield on Sunday, according to local media reports. Winfield police responded to the incident, though specific details about the location and time of the shooting were not immediately available. The victim's identity has

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Ark Valley Brief

December 19, 2025

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Cowley College to Host Legislative Coffee With State Representatives

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College will host a legislative coffee featuring area state representatives on Jan. 9, providing community members an opportunity to engage directly with their elected officials about state issues and priorities. The event will begin at 9 a.m. in the Robert Brown Theatre on the Arkansas

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K-State Extension Offers Workshop Series for Local Food Producers

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas State Research and Extension is hosting a series of workshops in 2026 designed to help local food producers enhance their direct-to-consumer sales strategies. The Local Food Producer Workshops will be held at six locations across south-central Kansas between February and March. Each session

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Wellington Middle School Leadership Team Supports Local Charities Through Fundraiser

WELLINGTON, Kan. — The Wellington Middle School leadership team recently completed a charitable initiative benefiting local organizations and animal welfare. The student group donated food to a local food bank and launched a fundraising campaign for the Humane Society by offering a T-shirt sales promotion. Teachers and staff members could

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Ark Valley Brief

December 17, 2025

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Cowley College Hosts Fall Robotics Competition for Area Students

ARKANSAS CITY — Forty-six students from five area schools competed in the Cowley College Fall Robotics Competition, testing their skills in 12 robotics challenges. Students from Mulvane, Udall, Winfield, Arkansas City and the Arkansas City Gifted 5th Grade group participated in the event, which showcased innovation, teamwork and problem-solving

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Sumner County Fair Plans 'Denim and Diamonds' Fundraiser

MILAN — The Sumner County Fair is hosting a "Denim and Diamonds" fundraiser to support upgrades to the youth livestock facilities. The event will be held Jan. 31, 2026, at Diamond Springs Venue, 112 S. Osborn Road in Milan. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the meal served

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Sumner Mental Health Center Offers Parenting Course

WELLINGTON — Sumner Mental Health Center is offering a six-week parenting course beginning in February. The "Parenting the Love & Logic Way" program is designed to create happy families and responsible children through simple, easy-to-learn techniques, according to the Sumner County Health Department. Participants will learn

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Ark Valley Brief

December 15, 2025

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Cowley College Selected as Top 200 Aspen Prize Finalist for Community College Excellence

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College has been named one of the top 200 community colleges in the nation for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the Aspen Institute announced Friday. The recognition highlights the college's strong student outcomes and continued leadership in higher education, according to

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Winfield Electric Department, Cowley County Fair Board take top honors at Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade

WINFIELD — The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce announced winners of this year's Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade. The City of Winfield Electric Department took first place in the Best in Show category. In the Decorated Vehicle category, the Cowley County Fair Board placed first, followed by Mumford Rental

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Obituaries

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Ark Valley Brief

December 12, 2025