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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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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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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

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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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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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Takeaways from Ark City USD 470 Education Board Meeting

Week of March 25, 2026

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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

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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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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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KFB Insights: Spring cleaning and safety

Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher

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Ark Valley Brief

March 20, 2026

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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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Winfield City Council Summary

Week of March 9, 2026

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Easy Idea for Leftover Chicken Breasts

McPherson gym owner Shelly Prescott of Performance Lab shares a simple way to use up extra chicken

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Cowley County Commission Summary

Week of March 19, 2026

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Top 5 Kansas news stories

March 19 2026

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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

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Obituaries

(Today & Yesterday)

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Ark Valley Brief

March 16, 2026

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Ark City Commission Meeting Summary

Week of March 18, 2026

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Wellington City Council Summary

Week of March 18, 2026