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Jessi Ritchhart is named 2025 Arkansas City Outstanding Student at Monday event

Tuesday, April 22

Jessi Ritchhart, a student at Cowley College, has been named the 2025 City of Arkansas City Outstanding Student. The award was presented during a banquet held on Monday, in the Wright Room at Cowley College. As the recipient of this honor, Ritchhart will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Genesis Mendez, a... Read More.

Matt Shelton will coach the Winfield Vikings boys basketball team next season

Thursday, April 17

Matt Shelton will return next year as head coach of the Winfield High School boys basketball team.Shelton had served in the position in an interim role near the conclusion of the season that ended last month. He announced his permanent selection via Facebook this week.“Being named the head coach... Read More.

Woman injured Wednesday in crash at U.S. 77 and Country Club south of Winfield

Thursday, April 17

A woman was injured Wednesday afternoon in a two vehicle accident on U.S. 77 highway south of Winfield.Around 3:30 p.m., 23-year-old Kaylee Stiehl was south bound in the 20000 block of 77. Her black 2017 Jeep Cherokee collided with a 2017 white Ford Escape that was turning west onto... Read More.

New logo for City of Arkansas City will start showing up gradually over coming year

Thursday, April 17

The City of Ark City has unveiled a new logo that was designed by communications director Shana Adkisson.The logo reflects a deep connection to the city’s history, geography, and collective vision for the future, officials said."Throughout this year, I’ve really listened to some of the key points that people... Read More.

Students paint panels that become new colorful mural on Summit in Ark City

Wednesday, April 16

A new mural is going up this week on a building in the 100 block of N. Summit. It could be done as soon as Friday.Art students from Cowley College and Ark City High School hand-painted panels with an Ark City postcard theme that includes various familiar images from... Read More.

Ark City Senior Kinzie Perdue sets 34-year-old school record in the high jump

Tuesday, April 15

Ark City senior Kinzie Perdue has broken a school record in the high jump that stood for 34 years.Perdue recorded a jump of 5 feet 6 inches in the Elite Division of the Shocker Pre-State Challenge held Friday at Cessna Stadium in Wichita. The previous record of 5 feet... Read More.

Legislature provides fix that ensures Strother Field will retain its tax exempt status

Tuesday, April 15

A bill approved by the Kansas Legislature and recently signed by the governor has ensured that Strother Field Airport and Industrial Park will retain its tax exempt status.Without the legislative fix, officials said, the cities of Winfield and Arkansas City faced a growing risk of needing to impose a... Read More.

City of Ark City issues statement on passing of man who died on the job Thursday

Friday, April 11

The City of Arkansas City is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Chad Gleason, who died Thursday morning while on duty—doing the work he cared deeply about and took great pride in every day. Chad had been a valued member of the City’s Sanitation Division since January 2024. More... Read More.

Founders Weekend events going on through Sunday at Southwestern in Winfield

Friday, April 11

Southwestern College is celebrating Founders Weekend through Sunday. Several activities are scheduled including new inductees entering various halls of fame.Four Southwestern College halls of fame will open their doors to new inductees. The celebration will include recognition of inductees entering the Leaders in Service Hall of Fame for the... Read More.

Push is on for law to address naked man’s neighborhood strolls south of Ark City

Thursday, April 10

Concern over the behavior of an Ark City area man - who’s been seen taking walks in the nude in his neighborhood - has led to an effort to bolster the law against public nudity.The same issue involving the same person has come up before in the IXL neighborhood... Read More.

Ark City students recognized for academic achievement at Monday event at Cowley

Tuesday, April 8

The City of Arkansas City hosted a reception on April 7, 2025, at Cowley College’s Brown Center to announce the finalists for the 2025 Outstanding Student Award. Students from Arkansas City Middle School, Arkansas City High School, and Cowley College were recognized for their academic excellence and civic engagement. Outstanding... Read More.

Urgent Care in Winfield has announced it will permanently close effective Thursday

Tuesday, April 8

Urgent Care of Cowley County, located in Winfield, will close permanently on Thursday, according to a statement issued through the company website.Walk in appointments will be available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Wednesday and Thursday.Rising costs of medical supplies, equipment and staffing, as well as stagnant insurance reimbursement... Read More.