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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78-year-old resident of the Winfield Correctional Facility - who was to be paroled - has had a decision to release him rescinded.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.

Former SC all-American is missing kayaker whose body is found in river in Arkansas

Friday, May 9

Hector Rios - a decorated cross country and track athlete at Winfield’s Southwestern College in the late 80s - has been identified as a missing kayaker whose body was recovered this week from the Mulberry River in Arkansas. Rios, 57, went missing on Saturday in the northern portion of that... Read More.

County budget work session is set for Tuesday at County Courthouse in Winfield

Thursday, May 8

Cowley County Commissioners are scheduled to meet Tuesday for a budget work session expected to last well into the afternoon. That session begins at 9 a.m. in the assembly room of the Cowley County Courthouse in Winfield. Commissioners will hear numerous presentations from area groups and county agencies and departments.... Read More.

Two arrested this week after investigation into burglary of USD 470 warehouse

Wednesday, May 7

Two people were arrested following an investigation into a break-in at a warehouse in Ark City Saturday. Dakota Sparks, 30, and Dakota Hughes, 32, both of Arkansas City, were arrested in connection with the burglary. Both individuals were booked into the Cowley County Jail, and remained there Wednesday, on charges of... Read More.

Edwards has 10 stops left in his attempt to set state-hopping Guinness record

Wednesday, May 7

An adventure that began in Ark City at the end of March is nearing completion for Guinness-record seeker Warren Edwards. Edwards is attempting to visit all 50 states in 50 days, one day after the next. He was in Flagstaff, Az. today (Wednesday) for day 40. He will then have... Read More.

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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

Former SC all-American is missing kayaker whose body is found in river in Arkansas

County budget work session is set for Tuesday at County Courthouse in Winfield

Two arrested this week after investigation into burglary of USD 470 warehouse

Edwards has 10 stops left in his attempt to set state-hopping Guinness record

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