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An Ark City man has been arrested on charges of burglary and theft, in connection to incidents at two local businesses. A release from Arkansas City police says 25 year old Alexander Michael Sanchez was arrested Tuesday night. Police were out Tuesday evening, January 5th, to Terry’s Place in downtown Ark City, and learned that … Read more

A Red Cross blood drive is set for today at Central Christian Church in Arkansas City. It’s noon until 6 p.m. The church is located at 206 West Central Avenue. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or go online to redcrossblood.org.

The city of Winfield has offered updated information on leaf vaccuming. Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday January 11th, weather permitting, the city of Winfield leaf vacuum will begin cleanup in the Orange Zone on the Collection Area Map. Other collection areas will be announced via social media in the coming weeks. Rake only leaves … Read more

Kansas has moved people aged 65 and older into the next group of people to get the COVID 19 vaccination. The govenror announced new details about who can get the vaccinations. People aged 65 to 74 are now moving to a higher priority.

Winfield’s new mayor was sworn in this week. Winfield City Commissioner Greg Thompson replaces former mayor Phil Jarvis. Thompson was sworn in on Monday. Jarvis remains on the board.

The Vice Mayor of Arkansas City has become the new Mayor of the city. Scott Rogers takes the top spot from Karen Welch. The new Vice Mayor is Kanyon Gingher.

Cowley County Public Health Director Tom Langer says the number of active COVID 19 cases in the area is up. Langer said as of Wednesday there were 192 active cases, which is 20 higher than the number on Tuesday, according to ctnewsonline.com. One new virus-related death has been reported since Monday. Almost 30 percent of … Read more