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Wellington Students Advance to National Business Competition, Excel at Regional Science Fair

WELLINGTON, Kan. — Eight Wellington High School students will advance to the national Business Professionals of America competition in Nashville following strong performances at the state level. The national competition will take place May 6-10 in Nashville. The students recently participated in the state competition. Final results from the state

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Two Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Arkansas City

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Two men were arrested on multiple drug charges Wednesday morning following a traffic stop in the 300 block of East Windsor Road. An Arkansas City Police Department officer conducted the traffic stop at approximately 3:03 a.m. for an equipment violation. While speaking with the vehicle&

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KFB Insights: Counting cows

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau

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Ark Valley Brief

February 23, 2026

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Border Queen Bunkhouse Celebrates Two Years in Downtown Caldwell

CALDWELL, Kan. — The Border Queen Bunkhouse will celebrate its second anniversary March 1 in downtown Caldwell. Owners Kelly and Joey Hudson opened the apartment-style short-term rental in 2023 after recognizing a need for additional accommodations in Caldwell. The business was created to host participants in Caldwell's

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Arkansas City to Host Business Informational Session for Entrepreneurs

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The city will host a free business informational session March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pike Place Community Room, 106 S. Summit, behind the Arkansas City Area Chamber of Commerce. The session is designed for entrepreneurs who are launching a new venture, trying

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Ark Valley Brief

February 20, 2026

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Winfield local news summary

Week of February 20, 2026

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Wellington local news summary

Week of February 20, 2026

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Ark City local news summary

Week of February 20, 2026

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Ark Valley Brief

February 18, 2026

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Cowley County Livestock Association to Launch Agriculture Scholarships

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Cowley County Livestock Association will launch agriculture scholarships this spring following the success of its first annual gala. The event's success has allowed the organization to move forward with awarding two $500 scholarships — one for a female recipient and one for a male recipient.

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Red Flag Warning Issued for Southeast Kansas Due to Extreme Fire Danger

COWLEY COUNTY, Kan. — The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a Red Flag Warning for extreme grassland fire danger in southeast Kansas, effective from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST Thursday. Critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly, according to Cowley County Emergency

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Arkansas City Highlights Public Safety in 2026 Budget

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The city has designated public safety services and facilities as its project of the week, emphasizing investments in police and fire/EMS departments as a priority in the 2026 budget. Public safety is one of the city's most essential services and one of the most

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KFB Insight: Leading through change

Nathan Mentzer, Allen County farmer

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McPherson Gym Owner Offers Expert Running Advice

Local fitness professional shares strategies to boost performance while avoiding common injuries.

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Ark Valley Brief

February 16, 2026

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Winfield Public Library to Host Watch Party for Kansas 250 Author Talk

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield Public Library will host a watch party Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. for a live, virtual author talk through the state library's Kansas 250 series. The event will feature Winfield author Seth Bate discussing his book, "Winfield's Walnut Valley

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Caldwell's Chisholm Trail Festival Fundraiser Uncovers New Mysteries in Henry Brown Case

CALDWELL, Kan. — The Caldwell Chisholm Trail Festival held a fundraiser recently, featuring an Opera House performance and a Cold Case Graveyard tour that shed new light on one of the city's most notorious historical figures. The Opera House show, "Shot Thru The Heart - Henry Gives Love a

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Fire Damages South C Street Home in Arkansas City

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a residential structure fire Sunday evening in the 700 block of South C Street. At approximately 5:35 p.m., multiple units, including Engine-52, Tanker-51 and Battalion-51, were dispatched to the scene. Automatic aid was provided

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