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Chad Beeson becomes mayor of Ark City; Jay Warren honored at meeting

During the January 7, 2025, City Commission meeting, Chad Beeson officially began his term as Arkansas City’s newest mayor. Commissioner Tad Stover was also selected to serve as vice mayor for the upcoming year. The meeting included a heartfelt acknowledgment of outgoing Mayor Jay Warren, who served in the role... Read More.

Cowley names athletes of the month for November and December

With the start of the spring semester, Cowley College recently announced its November and December Athletes of the Month. The November Male Athlete of the Month is freshman wrestler Evan Rodriguez, while the November Female Athlete of the Month is sophomore Sara Puskus. The December Male Athlete of the Month is... Read More.

Food commodities distribution for Winfield, Udall is set for Monday

The commodities distribution for the Winfield and Udall area is set for next Monday at the Winfield Fairgrounds. Distribution is set for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A large shipment of food will be received to be distributed to families meeting the income guidelines. The event is a drive thru... Read More.

City of Ark City will begin offering commission meetings live on YouTube

Beginning this month, the City of Arkansas City will stream all City Commission meetings live on YouTube. Links to the live streams will also be shared on the City's official Facebook page, making it easier than ever for residents to stay informed and engaged with local government.  Previously, City Commission... Read More.

KBI: AC man accused of sex crimes dies while out on bond

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office have new information about an Arkansas City man charged with multiple child sex crimes. On Dec. 28, around noon, Brian W. Black, 40, was found dead outside of his residence in Arkansas City. Black died from an apparent self-inflicted... Read More.

New county commissioner Jim Maxwell set to be sworn in on Tuesday

Newly-elected Dist. 2 Cowley County Commissioner Jim Maxwell will be sworn into office at the commission’s regular meeting Tuesday night in Winfield. Just before that, the commission will recognize the service of departing commissioner Bob Voegele, who served two four-year terms. Voegele lost his reelection bid to Maxwell in the... Read More.

Boy born Wednesday in Winfield is the first New Year baby for 2025

The first baby born in 2025 at the William Newton Family Birthing Center in Winfield, joined a festive family.  Armani Mateo Amezcua was delivered at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday to parents Daiten Amezcua and Cindy Martinez of Arkansas City. Mom Cindy was also born on New Year’s Day in El... Read More.

Ring explains how Neighbors app works after bogus crash post circulates

Blackhawk helicopters, meteors, Chinese satellites… what the heck was going on Saturday night? Depending on who you ask around Winfield and Cowley County, you’re bound to get a different answer. Hackles were raised that evening when a Ring Neighbors app message indicated a military helicopter had crashed in the area... Read More.

City details efforts to fully recover from cyber attack at AC water plant

Comprehensive recovery efforts have Ark City’s water treatment plant operating normally following a ransomware attack that occurred this fall, the city said through a written announcement released Wednesday. A review ultimately determined that “no sensitive data was accessed or exfiltrated during the attack. However, the event underscored the need to... Read More.
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