Local Archives - Page 23 of 112

Hydrant flushing going on this week in southeast Ark City; Will continue into July

Tuesday, June 24

The City of Arkansas City will continue its annual fire hydrant flushing program this week, with crews moving into southeast Arkansas City. Work was to begin Monday and continue through at least early July. Environmental Services Department personnel will be flushing Section 2, which includes 101 fire hydrants. This section... Read More.

Accident Friday near South Haven claims the life of 22-year-old Ark City man

Saturday, June 21

An Ark City man died late Friday night in an accident north of South Haven in Sumner County, according to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol. Jordan L. Wade, 22, was dead at the scene of the single-vehicle accident that occurred just before 9:30 p.m. A passenger in the... Read More.

Dam Jam Music Festival calls off show for this year; Plans to return in 2026

Friday, June 20

The Dam Jam Music Festival - scheduled for next month at the Winfield Fairgrounds - has been postponed until 2026. Earlier this year, festival officials announced that they were moving the festival to Winfield under a three-year contract with the city of Winfield. City manager Taggart Wall said the city... Read More.

Storm update: City offers reminder about licenses for contractors, sales people

Thursday, June 19

Following recent storms, contractors and salespeople have been going door-to-door offering services such as roofing, hail, and windshield repair. The City of Arkansas City reminds residents that any individual engaging in door-to-door sales must first obtain a valid Private Premises License from the City. It is unlawful to enter or... Read More.

Hail, heavy rain, high winds Tuesday cause new round of clean up for Ark City

Wednesday, June 18

The City of Arkansas City is responding to significant challenges following multiple rounds of severe storms, widespread flooding, and continued debris cleanup from recent weather events, city officials said through a media statement released Wednesday In the past 24 hours alone, the city received 3.87 inches of rain, including 0.96... Read More.

AC commission gives go ahead for design work for W. Kansas water line project

Tuesday, June 17

Engineering and design work has been approved for the W. Kansas Ave. water line improvements project, Ark City officials announced Tuesday. The agreement was approved earlier this month by voice vote of the city commission, with an amount not to exceed $30,600. Ark City-based Smith and Oakes, Inc. has since... Read More.

Emergency grant from state will keep meal programs going for area seniors

Thursday, June 12

An emergency grant of $100,000 from the Kansas Dept. of Aging and Disability Services will ensure that Meals On Wheels and Friendship Meals continue to be served in several area counties, including Cowley and Sumner. The South Central Kansas Area Agency on Aging had provided those meals to older residents... Read More.

USD 470 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Pharmacist Stephanie (Cabrera) Madrigal

Thursday, June 12

By ALISHA CALL, USD 470 - For Stephanie (Cabrera) Madrigal, the path to becoming a pharmacist started long before she ever wore a white coat. It began with a part-time job at the local Walgreens in Arkansas City—translating for customers, connecting with her community, and realizing she had a... Read More.

SEARCH UPDATE: Human remains found in area where McConnell went missing

Thursday, June 12

Human remains have been recovered in an area near where the vehicle of Jerry McConnell was found last month. An autopsy is pending to determine the identity of those remains, according to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of local landowners, continued search... Read More.

PUT THE PHONES UP: USD 470 working on details of student phone restriction

Wednesday, June 11

Beginning this fall, Arkansas City Public Schools will implement a bell-to-bell cell phone policy for students. Under the new policy, students will be required to store their phones out of sight during the school day. This new policy follows recommendations from the Kansas State Department of Education’s 2024 Blue Ribbon... Read More.

Local man is arrested Wednesday following Winfield Police stabbing investigation

Wednesday, June 11

A stabbing investigation in Winfield Wednesday morning has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old local man. Dustin Barta, Winfield, was booked into the Cowley County Jail on initial charges of attempted first degree murder, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Around 10:15 a.m., Winfield Police Department and Winfield Fire... Read More.

Man who took own life in Sumner Co. was being interviewed in OKC murder probe

Wednesday, June 11

An Oklahoma man, who was a person of interest in a 2010 Oklahoma City murder investigation, took his own life May 31 in a wooded area in Sumner County. Michael Wayne Thomas, 54, committed suicide while in the midst of a virtual interview with a police detective investigating the murder... Read More.