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Mobile home is a total loss after a fire in Winfield occurs on Sunday afternoon

Tuesday, February 25

A structure fire Sunday afternoon caused extensive damage to a trailer home in Winfield. Around 4:50 p.m., Winfield Fire Ems was called to 320 Stevens unit 5 for the report of a fire. The mobile home was on fire when units arrived. An aggressive attack was made and a search for... Read More.

Ark City HR director Marla McFarland recognized as a top regional HR professional

Friday, February 21

City of Arkansas City Human Resources Director Marla McFarland has been recognized as one of the top HR professionals in the region, receiving the 2025 Wichita Business Journal HR Professionals Award. The 13th annual HR Professionals Awards celebrate individuals who play a vital role in talent acquisition and retention while... Read More.

Ribbon cutting and open-house tours part of Winfield PD and Civic Center unveiling

Thursday, February 20

Winfield’s new police station and civic center will be publicly unveiled at an event on March 3. A ribbon cutting, flag raising and open-house tours will be offered that day. Early in the evening, the Winfield City Commission will host its first-ever meeting in the new civic center space. The... Read More.

Dillons Fuel Center will be built on site of former El Maguey Restaurant in Ark City

Wednesday, February 19

Work to build a new Dillons Fuel Center should be finished by late summer and it will take the place of the former El Maguey Mexican Restaurant that closed last month. Construction on a fuel center at 2504 N. Summit in Ark City is set to begin by early spring.... Read More.

In Missouri, an Ark City man, 22, awaits trial on charges of sexually assaulting a child

Tuesday, February 18

A former Ark City resident remains in a Missouri jail awaiting trial - as soon as next month - on allegations of sexually assaulting a child. 22-year-old Kenneth Raye Corcran II has remained in custody in the Jasper County Detention Center in Carthage, Mo. since Dec. 2023. His bond is... Read More.

SC, Butler, Cowley and Winfield hospital celebrate new nursing sim center for students

Tuesday, February 18

Southwestern College, Butler Community College, Cowley College, and William Newton Hospital hosted an open house event Thursday in the newly completed Nursing Simulation Center in the Winfield Healthcare Center on the hospital campus. "We're thrilled to welcome nursing students back to Winfield and our campus. This program is a vital... Read More.

Ark City Meals on Wheels plans deliveries for Tuesday

Monday, February 17

The Arkansas City Senior Center, in collaboration with Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels, has been closely monitoring the forecast and preparing for the extremely cold temperatures and inclement weather. Home Delivery Participants: We will deliver two meals on Tuesday to ensure coverage. No delivery service on Wednesday. Congregate (In-Person) Participants: A hot... Read More.

Arson is suspected in a fire that gutted a home in Winfield late Sunday night

Monday, February 17

Arson is suspected in a fire late Sunday that caused significant damage to a vacant home in Winfield. Around 11 p.m., Winfield Fire EMS was called to a structure fire in the 400 block of W. 14th. They arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a two-story house... Read More.

AC Fire-EMS seeks names of former firefighters for planned memorial at fire station

Thursday, February 13

The Arkansas City Fire-EMS Department seeks help from the community with plans for a memorial outside the station, 115 S. D. St., to honor the retired firefighters who have served our community. Generous donations have already been made to support the project, ensuring that these dedicated individuals are remembered. The memorial... Read More.

Man accused of firing shots in Walmart parking lot charged with attempted murder

Tuesday, February 11

WINFIELD - Shots fired in the Winfield Walmart parking lot - on Black Friday last November - have resulted in an attempted first-degree murder charge against a 39-year-old man. Jason Andrew Taylor was taken into custody in Sedgwick County in late December and then transferred to the Cowley County Jail... Read More.

IN CUSTODY: Suspect in January stabbing incident in Ark City arrested on Saturday

Tuesday, February 11

Benjamin Trimbath was taken into custody over the weekend, more than a week after police had begun looking for him in connection with a stabbing incident in Ark City. The 19-year-old local man was booked into the Cowley County Jail Saturday afternoon on charges of aggravated battery and violation of... Read More.

Bill Docking has retired from Union State Bank board after many years of service

Monday, February 10

The Union State Bank Board of Directors has accepted the retirement of William (Bill) R. Docking as Chairman Emeritus of the Board. Bill held the position of Chief Executive Officer for Union State Bank for over thirty-years, from 1983 until 2014. After stepping down as CEO, he continued as Chairman and... Read More.

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Mobile home is a total loss after a fire in Winfield occurs on Sunday afternoon

Ark City HR director Marla McFarland recognized as a top regional HR professional

Ribbon cutting and open-house tours part of Winfield PD and Civic Center unveiling

Dillons Fuel Center will be built on site of former El Maguey Restaurant in Ark City

In Missouri, an Ark City man, 22, awaits trial on charges of sexually assaulting a child

SC, Butler, Cowley and Winfield hospital celebrate new nursing sim center for students

Ark City Meals on Wheels plans deliveries for Tuesday

Arson is suspected in a fire that gutted a home in Winfield late Sunday night

AC Fire-EMS seeks names of former firefighters for planned memorial at fire station

Man accused of firing shots in Walmart parking lot charged with attempted murder

IN CUSTODY: Suspect in January stabbing incident in Ark City arrested on Saturday

Bill Docking has retired from Union State Bank board after many years of service

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