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Arkansas City Honors Former City Clerk and Treasurer with Dedication Ceremony

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Friends, family and city officials gathered at City Hall Monday to dedicate a plaque honoring Michael Cox for his decades of service to the City of Arkansas City. Cox served the city from 1975 to 2008, holding the roles of both City Clerk and City Treasurer. Over

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National Weather Service to Present Free Severe Weather Safety Program in Cowley County

WINFIELD, Kan. — The National Weather Service will host a free public presentation on severe weather safety Tuesday evening at Cowley Cinema 8 in Winfield. The event, Storm Fury on the Plains 2026, is organized by Cowley County Emergency Management and is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission

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Jail Updates

March 20, 2026 - March 23, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/20/26 - 03/23/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - HOLT, ANDREA E - Failure to Appear, Fail to Comply District - PUDDEN, ANDREA M - Criminal Trespass, Interfere Admin Justice <07011 - RODRIGUEZ, ELIA I

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Obituaries

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Ark Valley Brief

March 20, 2026

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Jail Updates

March 19, 2026 - March 20, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/19/26 - 03/20/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - None Released inmates: - BAKER, DYLAN R - Domestic Battery 3rd/5yrs - HAMILTON, ANTHONY D - Domestic Battery <070111 - PARENT, KELLY A - Fail

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Obituaries

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Ark Valley Brief

March 18, 2026

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Arkansas City Approves Design Agreement for New Fire/EMS Station

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — City commissioners approved the first step toward constructing a new Fire/EMS station for the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department at their March 17 meeting. Commissioners passed a resolution authorizing the city to enter into a Design-Build Agreement with Crossland Construction Company for pre-construction and design services.

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Jail Updates

March 17, 2026 - March 18, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/17/26 - 03/18/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - BAKER, DYLAN R - Domestic Battery - DOUGLAS, JONATHAN A - Out of County FTA - SIEMENS, KYMBERLY E - Disorderly Conduct Released inmates: - BARBER, MATTHEW

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Obituaries

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Ark Valley Brief

March 16, 2026

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Arkansas City Police Department Honors Top Officers at 4th Annual Awards Banquet

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Police Department held its 4th Annual Awards Banquet last week, recognizing officers and staff for their dedication and service to the community. Three major awards were presented during the evening. Sgt. John Merz was named Supervisor of the Year, Officer Hailey Ladner was named

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Arkansas City Advances Wilson Park Splash Pad, Sewer Main Replacement Projects

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Construction crews made significant progress this week on two separate infrastructure projects in Arkansas City, including the installation of concrete at the future Wilson Park Splash Pad site and the start of a large sewer main replacement on the city's north side. At Wilson Park,

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Survey Shows Majority Favor East Poplar Site for New Arkansas City Fire Station

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — A majority of respondents to a community survey on a potential new Arkansas City fire station favored a site near East Poplar Street and J Street, according to results released Thursday by the Fire/EMS Department. Of 247 total responses received, 144 respondents, or 58.3%, indicated

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Jail Updates

March 13, 2026 - March 16, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/13/26 - 03/16/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - BUCK, STEPHANI J - No offenses listed - WILLIAMSON, SETH A - No offenses listed Released inmates: - DOBKINS, DAMON A - Traffic Offense - MARLEY, MATTHEW

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Obituaries

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Ark Valley Brief

March 13, 2026

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Jail Updates

March 12, 2026 - March 13, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/12/26 - 03/13/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - CONKLIN, KRISTI M - Fail to Comply District - DEPENBUSCH, RONDA J - Viol Protective Order - DOBKINS, DAMON A - Traffic Offense - RAINS, JESSICA A

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Ark Valley Brief

March 11, 2026

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Arkansas City Fire/EMS Open House Draws Community Support for New Station Discussion

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department welcomed community members Monday evening for an open house at its current station, giving residents a firsthand look at the facility as the department continues discussions about its future needs. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the station, speak directly with

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Cowley College Students, Volunteers Package 20,000 Meals for Local Food Pantries

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Cowley College's Academic Civic Engagement through Service organization, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Arkansas City, brought together 136 volunteers March 7 to package 20,000 meals for distribution to residents experiencing food insecurity in Cowley County. The event was held at Central Christian

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Arkansas City Police Department Reports 1,292 Calls for Service in February

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Police Department responded to 1,292 calls for service in February, generating 170 reports during what officers called a busy month despite it being the shortest of the year. Officers issued 300 warnings and 188 citations during the month and conducted 345 traffic stops,

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Jail Updates

March 10, 2026 - March 11, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 03/10/26 - 03/11/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - PATE, BRANDON S - Sex Expl Child Visual Child<18, Pornogrphy or Obscene Material Released inmates: - BRANAM, HAROLD L JR - Fail to Comply District