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USD 470 bond questions: First passes easily; Second one much closer

Tuesday, November 4

A $52.7 million bond issue meant to fund major improvements at Ark City Middle School and pay for other USD 470 improvements, has passed. A second bond question that would fund a $14 million pre-k center for the district, appears to have passed by... Read More.

Person is pulled from Island Park lagoon Tuesday in critical condition

Tuesday, November 4

A person was in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after being pulled from the water at Island Park in Winfield. An adult fell into the water and was removed by civilians and emergency personnel, according to Pete Rowley, interim chief and fire marshal with Winfield Fire/EMS.... Read More.

UPDATE: KDOT makes update to plans for RR work on 77 at Strother Field

Tuesday, September 23

The Kansas Department of Transportation will reduce U.S. 77 to one lane in each direction at Strother Field beginning Monday (Sept. 29) for railroad work on the BNSF crossing between Arkansas City and Winfield. Northbound traffic will be restricted starting Sept. 29, but the highway... Read More.

Cowley sheriff: 30 cattle stolen in 2 recent cases that are being investigated

Thursday, September 18

The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two reports of cattle theft from pastureland in the northwest part of Cowley County. In a separate statement, the sheriff’s dept. indicated the thefts occurred in the Atlanta area. The first report was received on Friday, September 12,... Read More.

AC coach on leave as district investigates alleged remarks on Kirk shooting

Thursday, September 18

Anthony Whetstone - a teacher and coach at Ark City High School - is on paid leave while USD 470 investigates remarks he’s accused of making in regard to the shooting of national political figure Charlie Kirk. Parents were informed this week that a staff... Read More.

Ponca City Pizza Hut plans move across street to modernized store in 2026

Monday, September 15

Pizza Hut is on the move in Ponca City. The restaurant has purchased the building across the street from its current location on North 14th Street. The spot was most recently home to a cell phone business, and before that, a Starbucks. This will be the... 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... 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... 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... Read More.

Suspects in Ark City kidnapping case appear in court Thursday afternoon

Thursday, August 21

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Two Arkansas City men accused in a weekend kidnapping case made brief court appearances Thursday in Cowley County District Court. Luis Miguel Dominguez, 35, and Jose Fernando-Lux Morales, 24, appeared in person before District Judge Christopher Smith. An interpreter was present,... Read More.

Arkansas City senior awarded scholarship at Boys State event this summer

Wednesday, August 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. — More than 220 high school students from across Kansas participated in the 2025 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held June 1-7 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. Conner Harris, a senior at Arkansas City High School, was awarded... Read More.

Legacy Foundation seeking nominations for its Spirit of Humanity Award

Tuesday, August 19

The Legacy Regional Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2025 Spirit of Humanity Award, an annual recognition for individuals or groups who demonstrate uncommon leadership and action in Cowley and Sumner counties. The award was created in 2016 during the foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration.... Read More.

State

USD 470 bond questions: First passes easily; Second one much closer

Person is pulled from Island Park lagoon Tuesday in critical condition

UPDATE: KDOT makes update to plans for RR work on 77 at Strother Field

Cowley sheriff: 30 cattle stolen in 2 recent cases that are being investigated

AC coach on leave as district investigates alleged remarks on Kirk shooting

Ponca City Pizza Hut plans move across street to modernized store in 2026

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

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

Suspects in Ark City kidnapping case appear in court Thursday afternoon

Arkansas City senior awarded scholarship at Boys State event this summer

Legacy Foundation seeking nominations for its Spirit of Humanity Award

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