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Arkansas City Police Warn Against Drugged Driving Ahead of 420 Day, Statewide Campaign

Arkansas City Police Warn Against Drugged Driving Ahead of 420 Day, Statewide Campaign

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Police Department is reminding the public that driving under the influence of drugs, including marijuana, is both illegal and dangerous as April 20 approaches, a date commonly associated with increased marijuana use. The department is joining law enforcement agencies across Kansas in a statewide

Wellington High School Receives $50,000 STEM Grant from NextEra Energy Resources

Wellington High School Receives $50,000 STEM Grant from NextEra Energy Resources

WELLINGTON, Kan. — NextEra Energy Resources has awarded Wellington High School a $50,000 grant to expand science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, the company announced April 14. The grant, made through the NextEra Energy Foundation, will fund a range of hands-on, interdisciplinary STEM projects serving more than 400 students. Planned

Jail Updates

April 14 Cowley County No Updates Sumner County No Updates April 15 Cowley County New Inmates: PEREZ, LESLY E — Not Classified Released: CATES, KARI B — Failure to Appear LEGGETT, JEFFREY T — Failure to Appear District FUENTES MEZA, NEHEMIAS M — Not Classified Sumner County No Updates

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April 11 Cowley County No Updates Sumner County No Updates April 12 Cowley County No Updates Sumner County No Updates April 13 Cowley County New Inmates: RANGER, BRUCE C — Possession of Drug Paraphernalia PESCE, PAUL M — Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia YLEISA, KOBE T — Possession of Controlled

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Arkansas City Accepting Applications for Home Repair Grant Program Through April 24

Arkansas City Accepting Applications for Home Repair Grant Program Through April 24

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The City of Arkansas City is reminding residents that the Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Grant program is still open and accepting applications, with priority given to those submitted by April 24. The program provides financial assistance to income-qualified homeowners for essential home repairs. Eligible applicants

Wellington High School Earns All-Star Designation; Teacher Award Nominations Open

Wellington High School Earns All-Star Designation; Teacher Award Nominations Open

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington High School has been recognized as an All-Star High School by the Kansas Board of Regents, and USD 353 is accepting nominations through April 17 for its Excellence in Teaching Award. Wellington High School Named All-Star School The Kansas Board of Regents named Wellington High School an

Jail Updates

April 09 Cowley County Cowley County New Inmates: SANCHEZ, DYLAN A — DUI Alcohol or Drugs CARTER, KASSANDRA L — Failure to Appear (2 counts) Released: CHATTIN, KEVIN W — Domestic Battery 3rd/5 Years; Theft of Service under $1,000; Fail to Comply District REGNIER, JOSEPH H — Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession

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Cowley County Proclaims June 15-21 as Men's Health Week

Cowley County Proclaims June 15-21 as Men's Health Week

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Cowley County Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed June 15-21, 2026, as Men's Health Week in Cowley County, encouraging men and boys in the community to prioritize their health through regular check-ups, healthy habits and open conversations about physical and mental well-being. The proclamation,

Arkansas City Commission Approves Insurance Renewal, Park Alcohol Ordinance at April 7 Meeting

Arkansas City Commission Approves Insurance Renewal, Park Alcohol Ordinance at April 7 Meeting

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Commission approved several measures at its April 7 meeting, including a municipal insurance renewal, a new alcohol ordinance for Wilson Park and a series of environmental and public services expenditures. The commission approved the renewal of the city's municipal insurance program through

Jail Updates

April 07 Cowley County New Inmates: CAPPS, ZACHARY N — Possession of Controlled Substance; Interference with Judicial Process; Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Failure to Appear (3 counts) SELLERS, ALLISON S — Not Classified (3 counts) TIGER, AHNAWAKE A — Battery SHELTON, BRITTANY N — Possession of Stimulant; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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Winfield Public Library to Host Smithsonian Transcription Event Preserving Post-Civil War Records

Winfield Public Library to Host Smithsonian Transcription Event Preserving Post-Civil War Records

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield Public Library will host "Voices of Freedom: Transcribing Post-Civil War Handwritten Records with the Smithsonian," a free Citizen Science event, Friday, April 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is part of Citizen Science Month and is being held in partnership with

Greenwood, Elk County Conservation Districts to Host 9th Annual Women in Ag Event

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,

Sumner County 911 Seeks Community Members to 'Adopt a Dispatcher' During Appreciation Week

Sumner County 911 Seeks Community Members to 'Adopt a Dispatcher' During Appreciation Week

SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. — Sumner County 911 is inviting individuals, groups, churches and businesses to participate in an "Adopt a Dispatcher" program ahead of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, April 12-18. Those who participate will be matched with a dispatcher and encouraged to show appreciation through gifts or gestures

Jail Updates

April 05 Cowley County New Inmates: BERRY, LESLIE P JR Sumner County No New Inmates April 06 Cowley County New Inmates: LOPEZ, JUAN E — Out of State Warrant (2 counts) SEVART, JOSHUA D — Theft of Property/Services $1,000-$25,000; Burglary of Vehicle (5 counts); Forgery; Theft of Property/

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