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Winfield Chamber Accepting Applications for Start-Up Showdown Business Competition

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for "Vision to Venture: Winfield Start-Up Showdown," a business pitch competition open to entrepreneurs of all ages, with more than $10,000 in venture capital available to participating businesses. Individuals must apply online and, if chosen, compete

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Kitchen Fire Causes $70,000 in Damage to Riverdale Home

RIVERDALE, Kan. — A kitchen fire caused an estimated $70,000 in damage to a home in the 500 block of East 76th Avenue North early Friday morning, according to Wellington Fire/EMS. Crews were dispatched at approximately 5:36 a.m. to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found

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Jail Updates

April 02 Cowley County New Inmates: BERRY, LESLIE P JR — Fail to Comply District (2 counts) Released: CLARKE, PHILLIP D — Failure to Appear NIX, ANASTASIA K — Fail to Comply District FEWOX, RICHARD L SR — Failure to Appear District SHELTON, BRITTANY N — Failure to Appear District Sumner County New Inmates: Deffenbaugh,

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Obituaries

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Ark Valley Brief

April 01, 2026

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Arkansas City to Honor Outstanding Students at April Banquet

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The City of Arkansas City will recognize academically accomplished students from three local institutions at its annual Outstanding Student Award Reception and Banquet next month. Established in 1984 by the City Commission, the program recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to their community.

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Wellington Native to Serve in Mission Control During Artemis II as Community Celebrates with Free Launch Lunch

WELLINGTON, Kan. — The community is invited to attend a free Launch Lunch event Friday, April 3 at the Wellington Regent Theatre to celebrate the Artemis II mission, which will feature Wellington native and WHS alumnus Erik Stalcup working in Mission Control as astronauts travel around the far side of the

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Jail Updates

March 31 Cowley County New Inmates: BERRY, LESLIE P JR — Fail to Comply District (2 counts) OSBORNE, DAVID M — Distribution of Opiate/Narcotic/Stimulant/Heroin ROEDER, DILLON J — Involuntary Manslaughter; Endangering a Child; Possession of Marijuana/THC; Criminal Carry of Firearm Released: MASON, LATOSHA A — Failure to Appear District Sumner

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Obituaries

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Ark Valley Brief

March 30, 2026

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Lt. Governor Toland Visits AAR Corp. in Wellington as Company Expands Operations

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Lt. Governor David Toland visited AAR Corp.'s Wellington facility this week, a visit the Sumner County Economic Development Commission connected to the company's continued investment in the region. AAR Corp. is investing up to $9.5 million to expand operations at its Wellington facility

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Jail Updates

Cowley County, KS March 28 Cowley County New Inmates: BERRY, LESLIE P JR Sumner County New Inmates: Banning, Jeffrey Keith — Probation Violation (2-day quick dip) Stewart, Melissa Lynn — Aggravated Battery Borges, Mindie Lee — Failure to Appear (4 counts) Released: Williams, Felton Talib — US Marshals Housing March 29 Cowley County New

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Obituaries

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Ark Valley Brief

March 27, 2026

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Winfield Farm Receives State Tourism Grant for Expansion Projects

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Farm at Quail Valley has been selected to receive an Attraction Development Grant from Kansas Tourism, according to a post shared by the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The grant will fund several additions to the property, including a greenhouse, a shower and bath house, and a

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Winfield Fire Department Responds to Grass Fires, House Fire in Two-Day Stretch

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield Fire/EMS Department responded to two separate fire incidents Wednesday and Thursday, including a large grass fire north of the city and a residential structure fire that displaced occupants and killed a pet, according to news releases from Winfield Fire Marshal Pete Rowley. Grass Fires — March

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Jail Updates

March 26, 2026 - March 27, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/26/26 - 03/27/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - AGUSTIN, OVEHIEL A - Traffic Offense, DUI Alcohol or Drugs, Traffic Offense Released inmates: - CONKLIN, KRISTI M - Fail to Comply District - DEPENBUSCH, RONDA J

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Ark Valley Brief

March 25, 2026

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Free Child Care Training Offered April 4 in Coffeyville

COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — A free Conscious Discipline Training session will be held April 4 at Community Elementary School in Coffeyville as part of a regional effort to strengthen early childhood education across south central Kansas. The session, part of a four-part training series, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.

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Cowley College Wins National Marketing Award for Theatre Poster

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College has earned a national marketing honor for its promotional work on a recent theatre production, according to a news release from the college. The college received a 2025 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations at the organization's national

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March 24, 2026 - March 25, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/24/26 - 03/25/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - BERRY, LESLIE P JR - Fail to Comply District, Fail to Comply District - BROWN, JEROMEY D - Theft Prop/Serv $1000-$25K, Theft Prop/Serv $1000-$

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Ark Valley Brief

March 23, 2026

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Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce Warns Members of Email Scam

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce is warning members and the public about a fraudulent email circulating under the organization's name. The Chamber confirmed the emails are not legitimate and urged anyone who receives a suspicious message claiming to be from the organization not