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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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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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Cowley County Commission Summary

Week of May 1, 2026

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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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McPherson County

What Your Shoes and Stance Have to Do With Knee Pain

McPherson gym owner Shelly Prescott shares practical fixes for lifters whose knees ache

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Kansas health officials warn residents to guard against tick bites this season

Information obtained from renocountyks.gov

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Ark Valley Brief

April 29, 2026

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Mayfield Fire Chief Jeff Mortimer Receives 2026 Kanokla Community Service Award

CALDWELL, Kan. — Jeff "Mort" Mortimer of Mayfield was named the recipient of the 2026 Kanokla Community Service Award at the Kanokla Annual Meeting Friday, April 24, in Caldwell. Mortimer has dedicated more than three decades to serving Mayfield and the surrounding area since moving to the community in

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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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Takeaways from Ark City USD 470 Education Board Meeting

Week of April 29, 2026

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KFB Insights: Opening gates

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau

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Ark Valley Brief

April 27, 2026

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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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Takeaways from Winfield USD 465 School Board Meeting

Week of April 26, 2026

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Ark City Commission Summary

Week of April 22, 2026

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Wellington City Council Summary

Week of April 22, 2026

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Cowley County Commission Summary

Week of April 22, 2026

Kansas

Two rural Kansas elementary schools receive national health and safety grants

Harper and Oakley schools awarded physical education and CPR resources from American Heart Association, NFL

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Ark Valley Brief

April 24, 2026

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Wellington Middle School Students Lead Career Fairs for Younger Peers

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Wellington Middle School's Career and Life Planning students organized and led two career fairs last week, one for sixth-graders and one for seventh-graders, with 15 eighth-graders stepping into leadership roles to help guide their younger peers through career-focused activities. The eighth-grade