citizen journal

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The City of Arkansas City will recognize academically accomplished students from three local institutions at its annual Outstanding Student Award Reception and Banquet next month. Established in 1984 by the City Commission, the program recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to their community.

WELLINGTON, Kan. — The community is invited to attend a free Launch Lunch event Friday, April 3 at the Wellington Regent Theatre to celebrate the Artemis II mission, which will feature Wellington native and WHS alumnus Erik Stalcup working in Mission Control as astronauts travel around the far side of the

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Lt. Governor David Toland visited AAR Corp.'s Wellington facility this week, a visit the Sumner County Economic Development Commission connected to the company's continued investment in the region. AAR Corp. is investing up to $9.5 million to expand operations at its Wellington facility

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Farm at Quail Valley has been selected to receive an Attraction Development Grant from Kansas Tourism, according to a post shared by the Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The grant will fund several additions to the property, including a greenhouse, a shower and bath house, and a

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

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

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

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