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Ark Valley Brief

February 20, 2026

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Jail Updates

February 19, 2026 - February 20, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 02/19/2026 - 02/20/2026 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - BERRY, JONATHAN A - Fail to Appear District - MERCADO, VINCENT JR - Theft Service <1000 <070111, Interference, Criminal Trespass - WILSON, ANGELA D -

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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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Winfield local news summary

Week of February 20, 2026

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Wellington local news summary

Week of February 20, 2026

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Ark City local news summary

Week of February 20, 2026

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Ark Valley Brief

February 18, 2026

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Cowley County Livestock Association to Launch Agriculture Scholarships

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Cowley County Livestock Association will launch agriculture scholarships this spring following the success of its first annual gala. The event's success has allowed the organization to move forward with awarding two $500 scholarships — one for a female recipient and one for a male recipient.

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Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Kansas Due to Extreme Fire Danger

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger in southeast Kansas, effective from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST Thursday. Critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly, according to Cowley County Emergency

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Arkansas City Highlights Public Safety in 2026 Budget

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The city has designated public safety services and facilities as its project of the week, emphasizing investments in police and fire/EMS departments as a priority in the 2026 budget. Public safety is one of the city's most essential services and one of the most

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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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Jail Updates

JAIL UPDATES February 17, 2026 - February 18, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 02/17/26 - 02/18/26 | Cowley County, KS New inmates: - NIX, ANASTASIA K - Probation or Parole Violation Released inmates: - CAPPS, ZACHARY N - Failure to Appear - COOLEY, BRAXTON J - Out of

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KFB Insight: Leading through change

Nathan Mentzer, Allen County farmer

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McPherson Gym Owner Offers Expert Running Advice

Local fitness professional shares strategies to boost performance while avoiding common injuries.

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Ark Valley Brief

February 16, 2026

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Winfield Public Library to Host Watch Party for Kansas 250 Author Talk

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield Public Library will host a watch party Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. for a live, virtual author talk through the state library's Kansas 250 series. The event will feature Winfield author Seth Bate discussing his book, "Winfield's Walnut Valley

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Caldwell's Chisholm Trail Festival Fundraiser Uncovers New Mysteries in Henry Brown Case

CALDWELL, Kan. — The Caldwell Chisholm Trail Festival held a fundraiser recently, featuring an Opera House performance and a Cold Case Graveyard tour that shed new light on one of the city's most notorious historical figures. The Opera House show, "Shot Thru The Heart - Henry Gives Love

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Fire Damages South C Street Home in Arkansas City

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a residential structure fire Sunday evening in the 700 block of South C Street. At approximately 5:35 p.m., multiple units, including Engine-52, Tanker-51 and Battalion-51, were dispatched to the scene. Automatic aid was provided by Winfield Fire/

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Jail Updates

February 14, 2026 - February 16, 2026 | Cowley County, KS 02/14/26 - 02/16/26 | Cowley County, KS No new inmates. 20260215 | Sumner County, KS No inmates found on this date. 20260216 | Sumner County, KS Jones, Loretta Leann - 21-5801(a)(1)(b5) Theft of property/services.

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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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Introducing the Citizen Journal Sponsor Portal

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Ark Valley Brief

February 13, 2026

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Arkansas City Proclaims Day of Hope to Raise Mental Health Awareness

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mayor Tad Stover issued a proclamation recognizing Feb. 12, 2026, as Day of Hope in Arkansas City during the Feb. 6 City Commission meeting. The proclamation highlights the community's commitment to supporting mental health and well-being and recognizes the work of Hope Squads of Cowley

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South Haven Post Office Burglarized; Stolen Mail Recovered in Oklahoma

SOUTH HAVEN, Kan. — The Sumner County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary at the South Haven Post Office that occurred in the early morning hours of Feb. 12, 2026. Several items were removed from the facility, according to a press release from the sheriff's office. The

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Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in Arkansas City

ARKANSAS CITY — A man suffered a gunshot wound to his thigh Wednesday evening after accidentally discharging his own firearm, according to the Arkansas City Police Department. Police and Arkansas City Fire/EMS responded to a report of a man with a gunshot wound in the 1100 block of South Summit