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City of Ark City creates community development division

The City of Arkansas City has reorganized its Neighborhood Services Division to form a new Community Development Division, bringing all development-related services under one coordinated team. “This reorganization allows the City to better align planning, development and enforcement functions under one division,” said Shana Adkisson, city spokesperson. “By coordinating these... Read More.

Ark City man sentenced to prison for fatal summer crash near Newkirk

NEWKIRK — An Arkansas City man was sentenced Tuesday in connection with a fatal head-on crash this summer north of Newkirk, Okla., that killed his wife and seriously injured multiple others, according to Kay NewsCow. Robert Dwayne Mahoney, 36, entered a no contest plea and was sentenced by Kay County... Read More.

Oxford-area battery storage plan denied by Sumner County commissioners

Sumner County commissioners on Tuesday voted 3-0 to deny a conditional use permit for a proposed battery energy storage facility planned by Nextera Energy, according to a report from Tracy McCue with SumnerNewsCow.com. Commissioners John Cooney, Jim Newell and Steve Warner overturned a recommendation from the Sumner County Planning and... Read More.

One person injured in morning rollover accident on Summit Monday

Arkansas City Police responded to an injury accident Monday morning at the intersection of Cedar and Summit streets. Just after 7 a.m., according to initial information, a single vehicle was traveling northbound in the 500 block of North Summit Street when it left the roadway on the left side and... Read More.

Man falls over 30 feet while trimming a tree in AC

Arkansas City Fire/EMS responded Saturday afternoon to a report of a man injured in a fall while trimming a tree in the 600 block of North C Street. Fire/EMS crews were dispatched at approximately 4:38 p.m. after a 37-year-old man fell an estimated 30 to 35 feet from a tree.... Read More.

Winfield shooting suspect Garwood taken into custody this afternoon

Levi Garwood, 25, of Winfield was booked into the Cowley County Jail in Winfield at approximately 4:30 p.m. today, according to online jail records. Garwood was previously the subject of an arrest warrant issued in connection with a shooting that occurred late Nov. 22 in an alley in the 1000... Read More.

Two from Winfield injured in semi and car crash Monday morning

Two people were injured Monday morning in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-trailer at North Summit Street and the U.S. 77 Bypass, according to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the scene around 9:10 a.m. Investigators said a red 2010 Toyota Camry, driven by 41-year-old... Read More.

Maize woman is arrested Sunday following crash north of Udall

A Maize woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following an injury accident Sunday evening north of Udall. According to the Cowley County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 6:04 p.m. Dec. 21 to the 1000 block of 11th Road for a reported injury crash. Investigators said a... Read More.

Dog taken from owner after incident at AC convenience store Dec. 16

Arkansas City police cited an individual after a report of animal cruelty outside a convenience store last week. Officers were dispatched around 6 a.m., Dec. 16 to Casey’s, 3413 N. Summit St., after a report that a person was striking a dog. The individual left the scene before officers arrived... Read More.

USD 470 is buying former AC clinic building to use as district office

The USD 470 Board of Education has approved moving forward with the purchase and renovation of the former Arkansas City Medical Clinic on Radio Lane. After reviewing cost estimates from McCownGordon Construction, the board approved extending an offer of $460,000 for the property at 510 W. Radio Lane. The board... Read More.

CHIEFS IN KANSAS: State, team reach deal for a domed stadium

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas City Chiefs announced today that an agreement has been reached to build a domed NFL stadium and mixed-use entertainment district in Kansas, a project state officials say will deliver billions in economic impact. The deal includes a $3 billion stadium and entertainment... Read More.