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Ark Valley Brief

June 5, 2026

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Ark Valley Obituaries

Jun 5

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Ark Valley Jail Logs

Jun 5

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Wellington City Council Summary

Week of June 3, 2026

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Ark City Commission Summary

Week of June 3, 2026

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Cowley County Commission Summary

Week of June 3, 2026

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Ark Valley Obituaries

Jun 4

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Kansas awards $40.5 million to overhaul 31 local bridges across the state

Hutchinson, Crawford County and Sumner County projects selected from high-demand application pool

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Ark Valley Brief

June , 2026

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Winfield High School Athletes, FFA Members Earn Regional, State Honors

WINFIELD, Kan. — Winfield High School students collected honors in both athletics and agricultural education in recent weeks, with softball players earning All-AVCTL recognition and FFA members claiming top awards at the state convention. Softball Seven Winfield softball players were named to the All-AVCTL Division III League team. Ava West earned

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Arkansas City Chamber to Host Frontier Days Festival June 5-6

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Frontier Days festival June 5-6 on the 100 block of Summit Street, with a wild west theme and two days of events planned for the community. The 100 block of Summit Street will be closed to

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Arkansas City Cuts Ribbon on New Pickleball Courts at Wilson Park

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The city of Arkansas City officially opened the new Wilson Park Pickleball Courts Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the latest addition to one of the city's most popular parks. The courts opened May 26 and have already seen strong community use, according to the

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Ark Valley Obituaries

Jun 3

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Ark Valley Jail Logs

Jun 3

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Ark Valley Obituaries

Jun 2

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Ark Valley Jail Logs

Jun 2

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Ark Valley Brief

June 1, 2026

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Two Southwestern College Students Receive Fran Jabara Award

WINFIELD, Kan. — Two Southwestern College students were honored with the Fran Jabara Award during the college's commencement exercises Sunday, May 10. Avery Riedel, of Augusta, and Joseph Kasongo, of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, received the award, which recognizes student leadership. "We honor these two Moundbuilders who

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Wellington's Zeka Wins Back-to-Back State Titles in Long Jump, High Jump; Dominates Final Day

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington High School's Dru Zeka capped a dominant state track and field meet with three championships and a string of finals appearances over two days of competition. Zeka claimed back-to-back state championships in the long jump and secured a third consecutive state title in the high

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Ark Valley Obituaries

May 30 - Jun 1

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Ark Valley Jail Logs

May 30 - Jun 1

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Ark Valley Brief

May 29, 2026

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Cowley County Seeks Public Input for Courthouse Gallery Wall

WINFIELD, Kan. — Cowley County is asking residents to help shape a new gallery wall inside the Cowley County Courthouse by submitting photos and ideas for the growing display. The gallery, titled "Cowley County: Scenes From Home," is described as a visual celebration of the landscapes, communities, traditions and

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Arkansas City to Celebrate New Pickleball Courts with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The city of Arkansas City and the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for the new pickleball courts at Wilson Park. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. June 2, 2026, at Wilson Park Pickleball Courts. City officials say the

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Ark Valley Obituaries

May 29