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Sumner County to Host Main Street Alliance Training

MILAN, Kan. — The Sumner County Main Street Alliance will hold its first training event Dec. 11 at Diamond Springs Venue in Milan. The daylong session, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., will provide training and resources for communities participating in a countywide Main Street initiative.

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Ark Valley Brief

December 5, 2025

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Garage Fire Causes $65,000 Damage in Arkansas City

ARKANSAS CITY — Firefighters responded to a detached garage fire Tuesday morning in the 5000 block of 286th Road, according to the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department. The department was dispatched at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 3 to the structure fire. Fire Marshal Gary Bowker determined the fire was caused

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Wellington High School Choir Performs at Cowley College Christmas Concert

WELLINGTON, Kan. — The Wellington High School Choir performed at the Cowley College Vespers Christmas Concert on Thursday evening, marking a collaborative event between the two institutions. WHS Choir Director Jennifer Ault said Cowley College invited the high school choir in April to participate in the annual concert. The schools selected

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Winfield local news summary

Week of December 4 2025

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Wellington local news summary

Week of December 4 2025

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Ark City local news summary

Week of December 4 2025

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Ark Valley Brief

December 3, 2025

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Cowley College Offers AI Prompt Writing Course Starting January

ARKANSAS CITY — Cowley College will begin offering an eight-week online course in AI prompt writing on Jan. 14, designed to help participants navigate today's technology-driven workplace. The course will teach students how to write effective prompts that generate better, faster and more sophisticated results from AI

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Winfield Chamber Accepting Applications for Lighted Christmas Parade

WINFIELD — The Winfield Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for participants in this year's Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade, themed "The North Pole," is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, along Main Street from 17th Avenue to 10th Avenue in Winfield. Applications

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Sumner County to Host Main Street Alliance Training Event

MILAN, Kan. — The Sumner County Economic Development Commission will host a Main Street Alliance training event Thursday, Dec. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Diamond Springs Venue, 112 S. Osborn. Sumner County has been selected as a pilot program for a countywide Main Street

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Hutchinson

KFB Insights: A time for fellowship

Glenn Brunkow, Pottawatomie County farmer and rancher

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Ark Valley Brief

December 1, 2025

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Southwestern College to present 'Eagerheart' performances, Winterfest concert

WINFIELD — Southwestern College will present multiple holiday performances in early December, including showings of "Eagerheart" and a free community Winterfest concert. The college's theatre department will stage "Eagerheart," a retelling of the Nativity story through the eyes of a tenderhearted shepherd boy, with performances

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Winfield Municipal Band to Present Holiday Concert

WINFIELD — The Winfield Municipal Band will perform its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Winfield Public Library, 605 College St. The free concert will feature holiday music, and the band will collect food items for the Winfield Area Food Pantry during the event. Attendees are encouraged to

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Caldwell Chamber Launches Holiday Scavenger Hunt

CALDWELL — The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents to participate in a "Hidden Santa" shop local hunt running through the end of December. Santa figures have been placed at chamber member businesses throughout Caldwell for shoppers to discover during the holiday season. Participants who find a Santa

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for McPherson Area

Snow accumulations of 2-4 inches expected to impact Monday commutes

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Ark Valley Brief

November 24, 2025

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Ark City Fire/EMS to Hold Second Annual Holiday Toy Drive

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department will host its second annual Holiday Toy Drive on Dec. 6, collecting new, unwrapped toys to benefit children in foster care. The toy collection event, called "Fill the Ambulance," will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Libraries Offer Free Online Safety Workshops for Seniors

WINFIELD — Two local libraries will host free workshops this winter to help residents protect themselves from internet scams and practice safe online habits. The Winfield Public Library and Arkansas City Public Library are partnering to present "Staying Safe Online" workshops through AARP's Senior Planet curriculum. The

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Winfield Assistant Principal, Daughter Win World Powerlifting Championships

WINFIELD — Winfield High School Assistant Principal Karla Chenco and her daughter, Atelen Chenco, a student at the school, returned home as world champions after competing at the Raw Powerlifting Federation World Championships this weekend. The mother-daughter duo both earned top honors in their respective divisions at the international competition