Local Archives - Page 7 of 102

Football RECAPS: Winfield just misses first win; AC, Wellington blown out

Sunday, September 14

ALTAMONT - Winfield scored on offense, defense and special teams, but still came up short at Labette County.The Vikings fell behind 13-0 early. Keller Gibson scored on a 47-yard run, and soon after, Carson Andes had a 35 yard fumble return for touchdown. Down 19-12, Dane Chattam returned a... Read More.

Dog on the run in Ark City for nearly 2 years, finally caught after much effort

Sunday, September 14

By SHANA ADKISSON, City of Ark City - When Erica Petry accepted her new role as Animal Control Officer for the Arkansas City Police Department in April, she expected plenty of unusual calls. But nothing prepared her for the saga of Wade, a shy greyhound who had been living... Read More.

AC flower shop could reopen as soon as next month after scramble to save it

Thursday, September 11

A Kansas girl clicks her heels, makes a wish, and suddenly finds herself exactly where she wants to be. Sound familiar?Ark City’s own Paisley Howerton is living it. This summer, a whirlwind swept her into ownership of the Ark City Greenhouses building at 836 E. Kansas Ave.By early next... Read More.

Ark City commission to have special meeting Friday to OK fire truck purchase

Wednesday, September 10

Arkansas City commissioners will gather for a special meeting at noon Friday at City Hall, 118 W. Central. The only item on the agenda is authorization of the purchase and lease-purchase financing of a 2025 Ferrara Custom Cinder T-Engine fire truck and related accessories for the city’s fire department. No other... Read More.

USD 470 board recap: ACHS FFA students, sponsor to receive national awards

Tuesday, September 9

Arkansas City High School’s FFA program will be recognized on the national stage this fall. Sponsor Kasie Bogart has been selected to receive the Honorary American Degree, while student Stetson Shook will be awarded the American FFA Degree during the National FFA Convention in October. Both honors are among the most prestigious in the FFA organization and highlight... Read More.

Winfield Fire EMS Dept. will hold its annual Sept. 11 stair climb on Thursday

Monday, September 8

The Winfield Fire-EMS Department will hold its 8th annual Memorial Stair Climb on Thursday, Sept. 11, at the 77 Steps on the Southwestern College campus. The come-and-go event runs from 5 to 9 a.m. and is free to attend. No registration is required. Faculty, staff, students, and members of the... Read More.

Five from Ark City took part in Kansas Girls and Boys States this summer

Monday, September 8

Five Arkansas City High School seniors took part in Kansas Boys State and Girls State this summer, gaining hands-on experience in government, leadership and civic responsibility. Ark City participants included Mykaylee Goff, Swea Gootee, Kennedy Barnes and Genevieve, who attended Sunflower Girls State, and Conner Harris, who attended Boys State. The... Read More.

Ark City gets grant money to convert Wilson Park tennis courts to pickleball

Thursday, September 4

The City of Arkansas City has been awarded a $115,840 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the National Park Service, administered through the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The funding will help convert the existing tennis courts at Wilson Park into new pickleball courts. Plans call for a... Read More.

Cowley College set to host its Fall College Transfer and Job Fair on Oct. 1

Thursday, September 4

ARKANSAS CITY — Cowley College, in collaboration with the Cowley County Economic Development Partnership and The Workforce Centers, will host its Fall College Transfer & Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Wright Room on Cowley’s main campus.... Read More.

Thursday rains help continue a wet year for Cowley and Sumner Counties

Friday, August 29

Thursday storms dropped more than 2 inches of rain - and in some areas much more - in much of Cowley and Sumner counties. That led to localized flooding in some areas.The rain gauge at city hall in Ark City showed 2.37 inches had fallen for all of Thursday.... Read More.

Area group works to preserve soldiers’ aging headstones at AC cemetery

Thursday, August 28

By Shana Adkisson, City of Arkansas City - During the week, Riverview Cemetery is maintained by the City of Arkansas City’s sexton. But one weekend each month, part of the quiet grounds becomes the work site of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War – Pvt. John... Read More.

Arkansas City Fire-EMS Dept. will be filling the boot again this Labor Day

Thursday, August 28

Ark City firefighters will be back on Summit Street this Labor Day, boots in hand, raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The annual “Fill the Boot” fundraiser runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1. Crews from the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department will be set up between... Read More.