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Burford theater arts presents Aaron Watson live at Island Park in Winfield, August 12th at 8 p.m. Tickets are 40 dollars in advance and 45 dollars at the gate. You can get more details at burfordtheater.com.

The Arkansas City Police Department has identified and arrested a suspect in a recent rash of vehicle burglaries and thefts throughout the Arkansas City area. Jonathan Eugene Jester, 34, of Wichita, was arrested Friday on suspicion of four felony counts of burglary of a motor vehicle, as well as one felony count each of criminal … Read more

More earthquakes in Kansas this weekend. The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake rattled the town of Hope early Saturday morning. It was a magnitude 3.2. On Friday night, a quake with a magnitude 2.7 rattled the town of Esbon.

Cowley College will begin offering its Carpentry/Construction Trade program in August 2021. This program is eligible for funding assistance through the Kansas Promise Act, Excel in CTE, and federal tuition assistance through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act. The program will provide knowledge in key areas such as safety protocols, handling and care of the tools … Read more

USD 465 in Winfield has posted a draft calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. This calendar has not been approved through Negotiations or by the BOE and is subject to change. It’s up on the district’s facebook page. DRAFT calendar is also available on the USD 465 website.

The Arkansas City Police Department is asking for public assistance in investigating a recent rash of vehicle burglaries and thefts though the Arkansas City area. Presently, the persons responsible for these incidents are still at large. Police are seeking them for questioning in eight different burglaries to motor vehicles, two motor vehicle thefts and two … Read more

Arkansas City High School says 2021 Drivers Education application packets are now available in the Office. Enrollment opens May 11, 2021. Please do not turn applications in prior to this date. Applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis beginning May 11th. The enrollment fee of $120.00 must be paid at the … Read more

From Ark City Public Schools: They are excited to open registration for our FREE MindCraft Summer Learning Program in the next few days! MindCraft is all about crafting minds with fun and engaging camp-like classes. All activities will be project-based and structured using S.T.R.E.A.M components (science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math). Social-emotional learning will … Read more

The Arkansas City Police Department encourages residents not to park on Central Avenue or Summit Street downtown Friday night into Saturday due to Halfalalah. Halfalalah, a new event sponsored in part by the Arkalalah Festival and Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday in downtown Arkansas City. … Read more

From Ark City police: According to national averages, an uninsured non-injury traffic crash could cost as much as $10,000 or more. Likewise, an injury accident could be as costly as $75,000+. ACPD is committed to reducing the number of traffic crashes on our city streets to not only reduce injuries, but also avoid costs of … Read more