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Park City woman involved in accident north of Arkansas City has died, Sheriff confirms

Friday, July 26

A 23-year-old woman - injured in a motor vehicle accident on U.S. 77 north of Ark City Tuesday night - has died, according to Cowley County Sheriff David Falletti. Reyna Batrez, of Park City, had been hospitalized in Wichita since shortly after the accident. She died Thursday. Around 10 p.m. Tuesday,... Read More.

Ark City will get funding from the state to resurface 166 from Ark River Bridge to 8th

Thursday, July 25

The City of Arkansas City was recently informed that its application for a Surface Preservation project has been selected for funding as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation state fiscal year 2026 City Connecting Link Improvement Program. KDOT has allocated $400,000 for construction and construction engineering for the mill... Read More.

One-year-old revived and taken to hospital after falling into pool in Atlanta Wed.

Thursday, July 25

(Family has corrected to say the child was one.) ATLANTA, KS - A 1-year-old girl was resuscitated and taken to a Wichita hospital late Wednesday after she fell into a swimming pool. A little after 9 p.m., the Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept. was called to the 600 block of Locust... Read More.

Chip and Seal street work and repair is happening in Arkansas City this week

Wednesday, July 24

A chip and seal project meant to improve streets in Ark City is going on this week. The work was set to begin on Tuesday with crews starting from Osage Ave. north to Radio Lane. They then move from Summit St. to C Street and finally from C Street to... Read More.

Winfield Police Chief: Officer who was arrested for DUI no longer with the department

Wednesday, July 24

A Winfield Police officer is no longer with the department less than a month after being arrested for DUI and other charges. Lt. Greg Venable’s last day with the department was July 19, according to Police Chief Robbie DeLong. He had been on administrative leave pending an internal investigation into... Read More.

Woman is injured Tuesday night in a two-vehicle accident north of Arkansas City

Wednesday, July 24

An accident late Tuesday night north of Ark City left a woman hospitalized in Wichita, according to the Cowley Sheriff’s Dept. Around 10 p.m., authorities and rescue crews were dispatched to 242nd Rd. and U.S. 77 highway for the report of an injury accident. 23-year-old Reyna Batrez, Park City, was driving... Read More.

Winfield Community Theater has BBQ fundraiser set for Saturday at the library

Tuesday, July 23

The Winfield Community Theater is hosting a Homesteader’s BBQ fundraiser this Saturday at the Winfield Public Library. The event will be held on the back patio of the library beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12.50 for children under 12. They are available from cast and crew... Read More.

AC Police will take part in statewide effort to crackdown on speeding drivers this summer

Saturday, July 20

Police in Ark City will participate in a statewide initiative to reduce speeding and enhance overall road safety. The initiative, spearheaded by the Kansas Dept. of Transportation and the Drive To Zero Coalition, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of speeding and reduce speed-related crashes and fatalities. From July 22... Read More.

Ark City public schools in-person enrollment day is set for next Thursday

Friday, July 19

In-person enrollment for Ark City public schools, USD 470, is next Thursday. Schools in the district will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for enrollment. Families who already enrolled in the spring do not need to take any additional steps. New families joining the district should bring the following... Read More.

Cowley trustees recap: Tyler Tech Education Center gets state approval for occupancy

Thursday, July 18

The brand new Tyler Technical Education Center - on the campus of Cowley College in Ark City - has been approved for occupancy. Programs and departments are continuing to move into the building as the school year nears. That’s according to a report given at Monday’s meeting of the college’s... Read More.

Cedar Vale-Dexter’s Lenington wins national championship at Michigan clay target event

Wednesday, July 17

Brody Lenington, of Cedar Vale-Dexter High School, won the national championship Sunday at the 2024 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship. Shooters and teams from 456 high schools from across the nation competed in the event last weekend in Mason, Mich. Lenington shot a 97 in the qualifying round... Read More.

Wind gust causes accident with aircraft at Strother Friday; No injuries but aircraft disabled

Tuesday, July 16

A gust of wind Friday afternoon led to an airplane accident at Strother Field that caused major damage to the prop and left wing of the aircraft, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. 60-year-old John G. Swofford, Fort Worth, Texas, was the pilot of the 2004 KitFox Series 7 aircraft... Read More.

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Park City woman involved in accident north of Arkansas City has died, Sheriff confirms

Ark City will get funding from the state to resurface 166 from Ark River Bridge to 8th

One-year-old revived and taken to hospital after falling into pool in Atlanta Wed.

Chip and Seal street work and repair is happening in Arkansas City this week

Winfield Police Chief: Officer who was arrested for DUI no longer with the department

Woman is injured Tuesday night in a two-vehicle accident north of Arkansas City

Winfield Community Theater has BBQ fundraiser set for Saturday at the library

AC Police will take part in statewide effort to crackdown on speeding drivers this summer

Ark City public schools in-person enrollment day is set for next Thursday

Cowley trustees recap: Tyler Tech Education Center gets state approval for occupancy

Cedar Vale-Dexter’s Lenington wins national championship at Michigan clay target event

Wind gust causes accident with aircraft at Strother Friday; No injuries but aircraft disabled

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