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U.S. 160 near Winfield will be closed on Oct. 6 for railroad track repairs

Friday, September 26

U.S. 160 will be closed to through traffic on the west side of Winfield beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, for railroad crossing work, the Kansas Department of Transportation announced. Traffic will detour north from Wellington on U.S. 81 to K-55, then east through Belle Plaine and Udall to... Read More.

USD 470: ACHS coach, teacher has been reinstated to his job after review

Wednesday, September 24

Anthony Whetstone, a teacher and coach at Arkansas City High School, has been reinstated to his job after being placed on paid leave earlier this month. USD 470 notified parents this week that, “after a thorough review, the district has reinstated a high school staff member who has been on... Read More.

UPDATE: KDOT makes update to plans for RR work on 77 at Strother Field

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation will reduce U.S. 77 to one lane in each direction at Strother Field beginning Monday (Sept. 29) for railroad work on the BNSF crossing between Arkansas City and Winfield. Northbound traffic will be restricted starting Sept. 29, but the highway will remain open in both... Read More.

AC school board sets 2026 commencement date; Gets test scores update

Tuesday, September 23

The Arkansas City Board of Education on Monday set the 2026 Arkansas City High School commencement for 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Bulldog Stadium, with the large gym as a backup in case of bad weather. Assistant Superintendent Braden Smith reported strong gains in state assessment scores, particularly in... Read More.

2 Ponca men arrested as result of ACPD investigation into vehicle burglaries

Monday, September 22

Two Ponca City men were arrested Sept. 14 after a series of vehicle burglaries in north Arkansas City. Police said officers were called around 3 a.m. to North A Street after reports of a suspicious person and discovered vehicles had been entered and items stolen. Later that morning, officers found... Read More.

Governor Kelly in Ark City Thursday for dedication of Docking family library

Thursday, September 18

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius were among those at Ark City’s Cherokee Strip Land Rush Museum Thursday to mark the dedication of the Docking Memorial Library. Those in attendance at the afternoon event included Judy Docking, wife of William R. Docking who died in March at... Read More.

Cowley sheriff: 30 cattle stolen in 2 recent cases that are being investigated

Thursday, September 18

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two reports of cattle theft from pastureland in the northwest part of Cowley County. In a separate statement, the sheriff’s dept. indicated the thefts occurred in the Atlanta area. The first report was received on Friday, September 12, 2025, and a second report... Read More.

AC coach on leave as district investigates alleged remarks on Kirk shooting

Thursday, September 18

Anthony Whetstone - a teacher and coach at Ark City High School - is on paid leave while USD 470 investigates remarks he’s accused of making in regard to the shooting of national political figure Charlie Kirk. Parents were informed this week that a staff member had been placed on... Read More.

Ark City Police release numbers for Labor Day DUI enforcement campaign

Wednesday, September 17

The Arkansas City Police Department has wrapped up its participation in the “You Drink. You Drive. You Lose.” traffic enforcement campaign, which ran for two and a half weeks. During the effort, officers conducted overtime saturation patrols to enforce Kansas’ impaired driving laws. In total, 39 vehicle stops were made,... Read More.

S. Kansas Symphony announces 2025-26 season; Several Winf. performances

Monday, September 15

The South Kansas Symphony has announced its 2025-26 season, which will include a world premiere and an expanded schedule with performances in Winfield and three surrounding communities. The orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Michael Christensen, will perform seven concerts this season, four of them at Southwestern College’s Richardson Performing... Read More.

Ponca City Pizza Hut plans move across street to modernized store in 2026

Monday, September 15

Pizza Hut is on the move in Ponca City. The restaurant has purchased the building across the street from its current location on North 14th Street. The spot was most recently home to a cell phone business, and before that, a Starbucks. This will be the third location for the Ponca... Read More.

Football RECAPS: Winfield just misses first win; AC, Wellington blown out

Sunday, September 14

ALTAMONT - Winfield scored on offense, defense and special teams, but still came up short at Labette County. The Vikings fell behind 13-0 early. Keller Gibson scored on a 47-yard run, and soon after, Carson Andes had a 35 yard fumble return for touchdown. Down 19-12, Dane Chattam returned a... Read More.

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U.S. 160 near Winfield will be closed on Oct. 6 for railroad track repairs

USD 470: ACHS coach, teacher has been reinstated to his job after review

UPDATE: KDOT makes update to plans for RR work on 77 at Strother Field

AC school board sets 2026 commencement date; Gets test scores update

2 Ponca men arrested as result of ACPD investigation into vehicle burglaries

Governor Kelly in Ark City Thursday for dedication of Docking family library

Cowley sheriff: 30 cattle stolen in 2 recent cases that are being investigated

AC coach on leave as district investigates alleged remarks on Kirk shooting

Ark City Police release numbers for Labor Day DUI enforcement campaign

S. Kansas Symphony announces 2025-26 season; Several Winf. performances

Ponca City Pizza Hut plans move across street to modernized store in 2026

Football RECAPS: Winfield just misses first win; AC, Wellington blown out

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