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Ark City felon arrested for attempted murder following stabbing incident Sunday

Monday, January 27

A 40-year-old woman was hospitalized late Sunday, and a suspect from Ark City is in custody, following a stabbing investigation by local police. 54-year-old Sean Michael Boydston was arrested inside a residence nearby where the incident is said to have occurred in the 1200 block West Oklahoma. He remained in... Read More.

NOTICE: Maintenance work could effect water pressure for some Ark City customers

Friday, January 24

The City of Arkansas City would like to inform residents that the Chestnut Booster Station will undergo scheduled maintenance starting Jan. 27, lasting approximately one week. This necessary maintenance is being conducted to ensure the continued safety and health of the community’s water system. During this time, residents located east of... Read More.

Twins in Wellington to celebrate 100th birthdays at come and go event on Feb. 18

Thursday, January 23

A celebration is set for next month for twins who will celebrate their 100th birthdays. The Palmer twins, Violet “Micki” Rowan and Viola Patterson will be honored at a come and go event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 18. It will be held at the Botkin Care... Read More.

Swiss company bringing U.S. headquarters to former Fluid Kinetics building in Winfield

Wednesday, January 22

Schwihag Track and Switch Technology, Inc. has purchased the former IMI Fluid Kinetics building at the Winfield Industrial Park and has chosen Winfield as its new U.S. manufacturing headquarters. The company plans to begin operations at the 30,000 square-foot property with 15 to 25 employees and potentially grow that number... Read More.

Suspect remains in custody following stand-off at Winfield motel last week

Wednesday, January 22

A Georgia man arrested last week, following a standoff with police at a Winfield motel, remains in the custody of the Cowley County Jail. Michael B. Parham, 48, is being held without bond pending a mental health evaluation at a state facility. Booking charges include battery and possession of stolen... Read More.

Waterline break has led to a boil water advisory for the city of Caldwell in Sumner Co.

Tuesday, January 21

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Caldwell public water supply system located in Sumner County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled... Read More.

Skyline Corp. donates a kennel for use by Cowley County Sheriff’s Office K9

Tuesday, January 21

Ark City’s Skyline Corporation has donated a dog kennel to the Cowley County Sheriff’s office. It will be used to house the office’s K9 officer Fenrir. Skyline - which has long been a producer of portable housing units - constructed the kennel. Jones Towing helped to relocate the kennel and... Read More.

Police reviewing video for clues in morphine theft at Graves Drug in Winfield

Thursday, January 16

Winfield Police are hoping that a review of video will help lead to the identity of a person or people responsible for drugs stolen from a Winfield pharmacy. Graves Drug on Main was burglarized at 3:13 a.m. on Monday. Morphine was stolen from the store, according to Chief Robbie DeLong.... Read More.

UPDATE: Suspect in custody after stand-off situation Tuesday in Winfield

Tuesday, January 14

UPDATE 7:28 p.m.: 48-year-old Michael B. Parham, of Pine Mountain, Ga., was taken into custody Tuesday by Winfield Police following an hours-long standoff at a motel. Chief Robbie DeLong said the incident began when police were called to Econo Lodge for a battery report. Parham was accused of battery involving... Read More.

Ark City home sustains smoke damage from minor fire Monday morning

Monday, January 13

At approximately 11:47 a.m. on January 13, 2025, the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the 900 block of South C Street. Crews arrived on the scene at 11:48 a.m. to find heavy smoke from a residence, as reported by a neighbor. The home... Read More.

Cowley Health Dept., Extension Office, offering radon test kits for free

Monday, January 13

January is Radon Action Month in the state of Kansas and the City-Cowley Health Department is partnering with the Cowley County Extension Office to provide radon testing kits to homeowners free of charge. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps from the ground, where it can accumulate inside... Read More.

Dam Jam moving to Winfield Fairgrounds; Expects to book 20 bands

Monday, January 13

The Dam Jam Music Festival has announced plans to move its 2025 show to the Winfield Fairgrounds in July, organizers said in a statement released Monday. Last year’s show was held at Lake Afton in Sedgwick County. Winfield offers the opportunity for upgraded facilities, more activities and lower camping prices,... Read More.

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Ark City felon arrested for attempted murder following stabbing incident Sunday

NOTICE: Maintenance work could effect water pressure for some Ark City customers

Twins in Wellington to celebrate 100th birthdays at come and go event on Feb. 18

Swiss company bringing U.S. headquarters to former Fluid Kinetics building in Winfield

Suspect remains in custody following stand-off at Winfield motel last week

Waterline break has led to a boil water advisory for the city of Caldwell in Sumner Co.

Skyline Corp. donates a kennel for use by Cowley County Sheriff’s Office K9

Police reviewing video for clues in morphine theft at Graves Drug in Winfield

UPDATE: Suspect in custody after stand-off situation Tuesday in Winfield

Ark City home sustains smoke damage from minor fire Monday morning

Cowley Health Dept., Extension Office, offering radon test kits for free

Dam Jam moving to Winfield Fairgrounds; Expects to book 20 bands

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