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City of Winfield offers new online interactive cemetery map in time for holiday

Thursday, May 22

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, the city of Winfield has launched a new online interactive cemetery map that officials call “a powerful tool designed to provide residents, genealogists, and visitors with easy access to burial information from the comfort of their homes.”Visit the online map by clicking Read More.

Sheriff: Woman still not found after grid search of property near Cambridge Thurs.

Thursday, May 22

Jerry McConnell, of Overland Park, was not found Thursday, following another day of searching at a location near Cambridge in rural Cowley County.The 81-year-old woman’s vehicle was discovered this week abandoned near where the search has been conducted. Very extensive aerial, ground and water searches have been conducted over... Read More.

Sex offender pleads guilty to aggravated battery for January stabbing in Ark City

Wednesday, May 21

The suspect in a January stabbing in Ark City pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of aggravated battery. Sentencing is set for July 8.Wearing an orange Cowley County Jail jumpsuit, 55-year-old Sean M. Boydston appeared in person before Judge Chris Smith in Cowley County Dist. Court in Ark City.... Read More.

Missing woman’s car found in Cowley County; extensive search happening to find her

Tuesday, May 20

An extensive search was being conducted Tuesday for a missing Overland Park woman for whom a statewide Silver Alert was recently issued.81-year-old Jerry McConnell’s vehicle was found abandoned in an area near Cambridge in Cowley County, Sheriff David Falletti said by phone this evening. The missing woman was not... Read More.

STANDOFF: South Haven man held on $1M bond after shooting investigation Mon.

Tuesday, May 20

A shooting investigation, and subsequent standoff between a South Haven man and Sumner County authorities, ended with the man’s arrest.32-year-old Will S. Eaton was booked into the Sumner County Jail on a charge of attempted murder in the second degree. He remained in jail Tuesday with bond set at... Read More.

Lynn busy getting Ark City cemetery ready for approaching Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 20

At Riverview Cemetery on West Kansas Avenue, the quiet hum of mowers and blowers signals the approach of Memorial Day. Cemetery Sexton Marcus Lynn has been putting in long hours to ensure the grounds are respectfully maintained in time for one of the year’s most meaningful holidays. “There’s a lot... Read More.

Winfield inmate convicted of killing trooper in 1978 has parole decision reversed

Tuesday, May 20

A 78-year-old resident of the Winfield Correctional Facility - who was to be paroled - has had a decision to release him rescinded.In March, the Kansas Prisoner Review Board had granted parole for Jimmie Nelms. He was sentenced to consecutive life terms plus nine years in 1979 for the... Read More.

Ark City Police starting its annual Click It Or Ticket enforcement campaign today

Sunday, May 18

As Memorial Day approaches—one of the busiest travel holidays in the country—the Arkansas City Police Department is reminding all drivers and passengers to buckle up.“Your seat belt could be what saves you and those riding with you. Insist that everyone in the vehicle is restrained before you start,” said... Read More.

USD 470 announces it will again offer free summer meals for students aged 1 to 18

Friday, May 16

We will once again be offering FREE meals this summer. Anyone aged 1-18 can receive breakfast and lunch for free from June 2-27, 2025.Free meals will be served at the following schools each Monday through Thursday.Breakfast is from 7:30-8 a.m. and lunch is from 11-11:30 a.m.– Ark City High... Read More.

AC Presbyterian Manor golf tournament raises $16,000 for Good Sam program

Thursday, May 15

Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor is celebrating another successful year of its annual “Golfin’ for Good Sam” tournament. The tournament, held on May 3 at Ark City Golf and Fitness, raised $16,000 for the Good Samaritan Program which provides financial support for local Presbyterian Manor seniors who have, at no fault... Read More.

Two stolen vehicles recovered as ACPD continues to investigate rash of local thefts

Monday, May 12

Two vehicles were stolen and multiple others were burglarized in the early morning hours Sunday, Ark City Police confirmed Monday.An investigation is ongoing and police are attempting to identify the suspect or suspects involved. The crimes were not limited to a single neighborhood and appear to have affected multiple... Read More.

Milling and overlay project is currently underway on Main (U.S. 77) in Winfield

Friday, May 9

Work began this week on a mill and overlay project on Main, which is also U.S. 77, in Winfield.The project area extends from Sixth Ave. to 11th Ave. All traffic lanes and parking areas along this stretch of roadway are included. Minor traffic interruptions can be expected at times... Read More.

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City of Winfield offers new online interactive cemetery map in time for holiday

Sheriff: Woman still not found after grid search of property near Cambridge Thurs.

Sex offender pleads guilty to aggravated battery for January stabbing in Ark City

Missing woman’s car found in Cowley County; extensive search happening to find her

STANDOFF: South Haven man held on $1M bond after shooting investigation Mon.

Lynn busy getting Ark City cemetery ready for approaching Memorial Day Holiday

Winfield inmate convicted of killing trooper in 1978 has parole decision reversed

Ark City Police starting its annual Click It Or Ticket enforcement campaign today

USD 470 announces it will again offer free summer meals for students aged 1 to 18

AC Presbyterian Manor golf tournament raises $16,000 for Good Sam program

Two stolen vehicles recovered as ACPD continues to investigate rash of local thefts

Milling and overlay project is currently underway on Main (U.S. 77) in Winfield

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