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KDHE offers reminders on air quality precautions following Tuesday fires

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Wednesday continued monitoring air quality across the state after wildland fires ignited Tuesday in western Kansas amid high winds and dry conditions. Officials said updates will be provided as Air Quality Index results become available. Wildfires can release large amounts of particulate matter... Read More.

Belle Plaine Community Foundation accepting nominees for citizen award

The Belle Plaine Community Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2026 Quality Citizen Award. The annual award recognizes an individual or organization dedicated to serving and enhancing the quality of life in Belle Plaine. Nominations must be submitted by Tuesday, March 10. Nomination forms are available at belleplainecommunityfoundation.org. The Belle Plaine Community... Read More.

Winfield boys and girls basketball lose both; Play at Augusta next

The Winfield Viking girls basketball team managed to hit just three shots from the field Friday night at Circle and fell 37-24. The Vikings trailed 13-3 after the first quarter. After an even 9-9 second quarter, Winfield went into halftime down 22-12. An 11-3 advantage for the Thunderbirds in the... Read More.

Kitchen fire does significant damage to Ark City home on Sunday evening

The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a residential structure fire Sunday evening in the 700 block of South C Street. Crews were dispatched at approximately 5:35 p.m., with additional assistance from Winfield Fire/EMS and the Udall Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-story wood-frame home with visible flames... Read More.

ACPD: Intoxicated man hurt after accidental discharge of gun on Summit

Arkansas City police are investigating after a man was injured in an apparent accidental shooting Wednesday night, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page. Officers with the Arkansas City Police Department and Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded around 9:50 p.m. to the 1100 block of South Summit for... Read More.

Ark City show choir has strong performance at competition, makes finals

Arkansas City High School’s show choir, Unleashed, delivered a strong performance at the Joplin Show Choir Invitational over the weekend, earning multiple top honors. Competing in the 4A division, Ark City placed first overall and received the Best Closer award. The group also advanced to finals and finished as fourth... Read More.

Ark City hosting Business SIGNS grant meeting this evening at City Hall

The City of Arkansas City will host a Business SIGNS Grant information meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 118 W. Central Ave. The meeting will provide an overview of the Kansas Department of Commerce SIGNS Grant program, including eligibility requirements and the local application process ahead of the... Read More.