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The next Ark City Chamber Coffee is set for September 12th at 10 a.m. It’s at Family Life Services at 305 South Summit in Ark City. Chamber Coffees are always open to the public.

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach today announced his office successfully recovered an international electronic wallet and will return money to a Kansas victim of a crypto investment scam. It marked one of the state’s first successful civil actions against an international internet scammer. A Kansan filed a consumer complaint with the AG’s office that she … Read more

This week the Ark City City Commission recognized our two newest officers! Officer Hailey Lorett and Part Time Officer Tom Campbell. Officer Lorett comes to us from the Kay County Sheriff’s Department where she was working as a dispatcher. Officer Campbell comes to us with many years of experience in the law enforcement field.

Organizers of the Walnut Valley Festival have announced an exciting addition to their juried crafts fair this year: Art Beat Alley. This dedicated space will offer festival-goers a unique blend of artistic expression and musical talent. Art Beat Alley will feature six gifted musicians who also create beautiful works of visual art. These talented individuals … Read more

On August 18, 2024, the Arkansas City Police Department took a report of a stolen 2015 Cadillac ATS from the 100 block of West Adams Avenue. Investigators dedicated numerous hours to follow-up efforts and successfully obtained leads in the investigation. Using automated license plate readers, they tracked the stolen vehicle into Blaine County, Oklahoma. On … Read more

The Arkansas City Police Department is announcing traffic diversions for wide-load trucks in connection with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) bridge repair project on U.S. 77 over a railroad track on the bypass. The project began on Monday, August 26, 2024, and is expected to be completed by December 30, 2024. Traffic will be … Read more

Yesterday, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in honor of former chief judge of the Kansas Court of Appeals, Gary Rulon.

The City of Winfield has a reminder about New Bulky Item Pickup Refuse Fees. Beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, there will be a $30 charge for large and/or bulky items to be collected. Customers may call and pay over the phone (City Hall or Op Center) but must pick up a tag from the Operations … Read more

The City of Ark City says almost a year after SCK Health – Medical Center became the first Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) in Kansas, Senator Jerry Moran visited the facility on Thursday. Since earning the REH designation, SCK Health has expanded its outpatient services to include physical therapy, same-day surgery, wound care, transfusions, lab work, … Read more

Ark City FIRE/EMS department says It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our own. Today, we mourn the loss of Trevor Rusk, a beloved EMT/Firefighter who dedicated his life to serving and protecting our community. His courage, selflessness, and commitment to keeping us safe will never be forgotten.