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Van collides with another vehicle Thursday night on Ark City roundabout

Arkansas City Police responded to a two-vehicle collision at about 6:20 p.m. Thursday at the roundabout in the 1200 block of East Kansas Avenue. According to a preliminary investigation, a Ford Transit van driven by Kenneth Bowen of Ponca City entered the roundabout from the south and failed to yield... Read More.

McPherson wins pair of basketball games over Winfield on Tuesday night

MCPHERSON - The Winfield Viking boys basketball team dropped its fifth straight game Tuesday night, falling 71-55 at McPherson. The Bullpups raced to a 7-1 lead in the opening minutes, but Winfield responded with a 15-6 run and led 16-13 after the first quarter. An early three-pointer in the second... Read More.

Webster Roth has filed for reelection to Kansas House 79th Dist. seat

TOPEKA — Webster Roth, R-Winfield, officially filed for re-election Monday, seeking another term representing Kansas House District 79. Roth has served in the Kansas House since 2023. In a statement announcing his candidacy, Roth said support for his campaign has grown over the past two election cycles and credited voters... Read More.

AC cops called to ICE effort to apprehend individual

Arkansas City police said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were in the city Saturday seeking one individual. According to authorities, the individual and a passenger were uncooperative, prompting additional personnel to respond. The situation temporarily blocked 8th Street, creating a safety concern. Arkansas City police officers assisted with de-escalation... Read More.

USD 470 board: Prayer at meetings discussed; Girls bball coach resigns

The USD 470 Board of Education was advised Monday that including prayer at board meetings would present a significant constitutional risk, according to guidance from the district’s legal counsel. Counsel told board members that school board meetings differ from city or county meetings because students are frequently present and involved,... Read More.

Winfield’s William Newton Hospital welcomes first baby of the New Year

William Newton Hospital announced the arrival of its first baby of the new year. Willow Sage Admire was born Thursday at 8:22 a.m., weighing six pounds, four ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Willow was delivered by OB/GYN Kayla Arthur, DO. She is the daughter of Jessica Phillips and Austin Admire... Read More.

Woman injured in crash with a semi last month near Ark City, has died

A Winfield woman, injured last month in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-trailer, has died. Nicole Brown, 41, died Thursday at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, according to publicly released funeral information. She had been hospitalized since the crash Dec. 22. The accident occurred at N.... Read More.

Ark City commission welcomes newest members on Tuesday evening

The Arkansas City Commission held its first meeting of the year Tuesday, marked by leadership selections, new appointments and recognition of outgoing officials. Commissioners selected Tad Stover to serve as mayor for 2026 and Steve Lungren as vice mayor. The Oath of Office was administered to Commissioners-elect David Colquhoun, Steve Lungren... Read More.
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