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Investigation finds threatening call had no link to Winfield hospital

WINFIELD — William Newton Hospital officials on Thursday provided additional details about a brief lockdown earlier this week, saying the incident stemmed from a threat made to an out-of-state casino that investigators initially believed might be linked to the hospital’s phone system. Hospital spokesperson Sarah... Read More.

Webster Roth has filed for reelection to Kansas House 79th Dist. seat

TOPEKA — Webster Roth, R-Winfield, officially filed for re-election Monday, seeking another term representing Kansas House District 79. Roth has served in the Kansas House since 2023. In a statement announcing his candidacy, Roth said support for his campaign has grown over the past two... Read More.

AC cops called to ICE effort to apprehend individual

Arkansas City police said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were in the city Saturday seeking one individual. According to authorities, the individual and a passenger were uncooperative, prompting additional personnel to respond. The situation temporarily blocked 8th Street, creating a safety concern. Arkansas City... Read More.

USD 470 board: Prayer at meetings discussed; Girls bball coach resigns

The USD 470 Board of Education was advised Monday that including prayer at board meetings would present a significant constitutional risk, according to guidance from the district’s legal counsel. Counsel told board members that school board meetings differ from city or county meetings because students... 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... Read More.

Autopsy provides few conclusions in death of woman found near AC

Autopsy findings released last month have done little to answer questions surrounding the death of a local woman whose body was recovered in rural Cowley County this summer. Both the cause and manner of death for 39-year-old Emilie Porterfield Hill were listed as undetermined in... Read More.

Ark City Fire/EMS hosts a new awards ceremony and Christmas party

The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department celebrated service, tradition and community commitment during its Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony Sunday. The event brought firefighters, families and friends together for what the department hopes will become an annual tradition. The afternoon included the department’s first badge ceremony,... Read More.
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