Jory Boyd

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Ark Valley Brief

May 20, 2026

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Ark Valley Brief

May 18, 2026

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Sumner County Deputies Seize 3.6 Pounds of Meth During Traffic Stop on US 160

SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. — Sumner County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered 3.6 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and 1 gram of marijuana during a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 160 on Sunday, May 3. Deputies stopped a vehicle at 11:36 a.m. for speeding. During the stop, two

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Ark Valley Brief

May 11, 2026

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Winfield Seeks Community Support Letters for Federal Street Safety Grant

WINFIELD, Kan. — The City of Winfield is seeking letters of support for a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application that would fund safety improvements along Simpson Avenue and Viking Boulevard. The project, titled "From Hazard to Safe Passage: Simpson Ave. & Viking Blvd. Safety Project," proposes

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Ark Valley Brief

May 08, 2026

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Wellington 8th Graders Interview Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise

WELLINGTON, Kan. — eighth-grade science students at Wellington Middle School recently had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise, an event coordinated by science teacher Aubrey Roths through a Facebook group called Space Hipsters. Haise and his helper, Logan Jaeren, reached out to teachers

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Arkansas City Recognizes City Staff, Police Promotions During Public Service Recognition Week

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The City of Arkansas City marked Public Service Recognition Week by honoring the departments and employees whose work keeps the city running every day, while the Arkansas City Police Department announced four promotions at the May 5 City Commission meeting. The week served as an opportunity to

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Ark Valley Brief

May 06, 2026

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Wellington Fire/EMS Now Able to Administer Antibiotic for Sepsis in the Field

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington Fire/EMS has expanded its prehospital treatment capabilities, announcing it is now able to administer Rocephin (ceftriaxone), a broad-spectrum antibiotic, in the field for patients showing signs and symptoms of severe sepsis. The advancement allows crews to begin critical treatment before a patient arrives at the

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Etzanoa Immersion Center Holds VIP Preview, Sets June 6 Public Grand Opening

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Etzanoa Immersion Center held a VIP preview opening May 1 and will open to the general public June 6, offering visitors a chance to explore the history of one of the largest Native American settlements ever discovered in North America. The museum tells the story of

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Ark Valley Brief

May 04, 2026

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Kansas State University Professor Visits Cowley County to Connect Students, Agri-Tourism Partners with Research

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — A Kansas State University professor spent April 30 engaging with students, educators and local agri-tourism partners in Cowley County through the university's Presidential Engagement Fellows program, which brings university expertise directly to communities across Kansas at no cost. Dr. Yue Teng Vaughan, assistant professor

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Arkansas City Man Arrested on Drug, Alcohol Charges Following Traffic Stop

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — An Arkansas City man was arrested on drug and alcohol charges late April 24 after a traffic stop in the 3400 block of North Summit Street led to the discovery of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. An Arkansas City Police officer stopped a 2012 Kia

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Ark Valley Brief

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

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Ark Valley Brief

April 29, 2026