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Taco Lover? Tacolalah Returns to Ark City

Tacolalah is Ark City’s new premier multicultural festival event!  The third annual Tacolalah Festival will be an all-day event, Saturday May 6th, for the whole family, no matter your nationality.Mark your calendar and join us for local taco vendors, a beer garden, cultural events and — of course — the Cowley Outdoor Market! This is...

Two Women Arrested after Armed Standoff in Ark City

On Saturday morning, Jesse Shae Simmons, 44, and Alyna Arran Alvarado, 33, both from Winfield, were arrested by the Arkansas City Police Department after a four-hour standoff in the 1300 block of North A Street.The incident began when the police received a report of a woman threatening people with a gun at 11:34 a.m....

Sexual Harassment Allegations Lead to Ark City High School Suspension

A staff member at Arkansas City High School has been suspended because of sexual harassment allegations that are currently being investigated by the school district and Ark City Police.The school released a statement saying that the administration became aware of the allegations early yesterday and immediately called police.That employee has been suspended, with pay,...

Ark City’s Burford Theatre Extends Trees & Wreaths Fundraiser

Burford Theatre Arts announces that the Festival of Trees & Wreaths Silent Auction Fundraiser has been extended through December 17, 2022! Trees and wreaths are currently being auctioned off by silent auction to benefit Burford Theatre Arts programming. Bids may be placed at any of our concerts or events between now and when the...

AUDIO: Ark Valley Football Podcast Week 2

Brady Bauman, voice of the Ark City Bulldogs, and Curt Caden, voice of the Winfield Vikings and Southwestern Moundbuilders, look back on the Cowley Cup, Week 1 area scores, and preview Week 2.

Police Called To Ark City Motel For Unattended Death Sunday

An individual was found deceased at a motel in Ark City.According to Ark City Police Chief Eric Burr Thursday afternoon, the incident has been classified as an unattended death."We believe it is natural causes, but are waiting on autopsy results," Burr said. "No foul play is suspected at this point."Burr said police were called...

Ark City Firefighters Extinguish Camper Fire Wednesday Morning

 Firefighters extinguished a camper fire Wednesday morning in northwest Ark City.Ark City Fire/EMS responded to the scene around 8 a.m. near 14th Street and Colorado by the Ark City High School baseball/softball fields and Riverview Cemetery.One individual was tended to at the scene, according...

Crews Battling Water Main Breaks In Ark City

Crews are working to fix a water main breaks in Ark City.According to Ark City Mayor Kanyon Gingher, a break at Kansas Avenue near 8th Street was first suspected at 2:30 a.m. and crews have been working to locate and fix the 14-inch main. Another main break was discovered Thursday afternoon at 3rd and...

Street Repair To Begin Tuesday At Central And 2nd Street In Ark City

Road work will begin Tuesday at Central and 2nd Street in Ark City.According to a news release from the City of Ark City, Central and 2nd Street southbound lane will be closed due to storm drainage repairs and road base rehab.The Public Services Department’s Street and Stormwater Division estimates repairs to the base and surface...