News Staff Cowley College honored 38 residents at the Kansas Department of Corrections’ Winfield Correctional Facility on Thursday, February 19, 2026, during a graduation ceremony recognizing diplomas and certificates earned during the Fall 2025 semester. The ceremony celebrated the hard work and determination of students who completed high school equivalency requirements and technical training programs while incarcerated, … Read more
In the early morning hours of Feb. 19, 2026, at approximately 3:03 a.m., an officer with the Arkansas City Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of East Windsor Road for an equipment violation. While speaking with the occupants of the vehicle, the officer detected the odor of marijuana. The driver was … Read more
The City-Cowley County Health Department says we are thrilled to offer FREE Professional Maternity and Newborn Photos at the 2026 Community Baby Shower! Whether you’re still sporting that beautiful bump or you’ve already welcomed your little one, stop by our photo booth to get a high-quality portrait from Kirsten Stiger Photography at no cost to … Read more
Arkansas City High School will host Spring Pre-Season Player/Parent Meetings tonight at 5:30 p.m. at ACHS. This is an important time to meet coaches, review expectations, and get ready for the season. All athletes must have a current physical and updated Final Forms account on file before the first day of practice (March 2).
The Arkansas City Commission met Tuesday evening to address several items focused on community recognition, infrastructure, and technology services that support daily operations. March was proclaimed Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Arkansas City, recognizing the importance of inclusion and opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office says We are thrilled to announce the receipt of a portable breathalyzer device graciously donated by AAA Kansas, courtesy of KDOT Law Enforcement Liaison Troy Wells, who formally presented it to our office. This outstanding generosity embodies AAA Kansas’s ongoing commitment to partnering with us to maintain safe roadways and … Read more
Recently, City of Arkansas City staff from multiple departments participated in filming a training video with the Wichita State University Environmental Finance Center focused on cybersecurity and utility operations. The video will be incorporated into a training program for water operators and highlights how cybersecurity and physical security work together to protect critical infrastructure. The … Read more
Arkansas City, KS Fire/EMS Department says a State of Disaster Emergency has been declared in Kansas due to dangerous fire weather conditions expected this week. From today through Thursday, high winds, low humidity, and rapidly drying grass will create a high risk for fast-moving wildland fires. Fires can start easily and spread quickly under these … Read more
The Ark City Fire Department says we received rain over the weekend, but dangerous fire conditions are forecasted for later this week. Even after rainfall, grass can dry out quickly once conditions turn warmer and drier, and muddy terrain can make firefighting efforts more challenging. Please stay aware of rapidly changing conditions as the week … Read more
The Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a residential structure fire Sunday evening in the 700 block of South C Street. At approximately 5:35 p.m., Arkansas City Fire/EMS units, including Engine-52, Tanker-51, and Battalion-51, were dispatched to the scene. Automatic aid was provided by Winfield Fire/EMS and the Udall Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters found … Read more