Arkansas City commissioners took big steps this week toward building a new tower and other water infrastructure east of the Walnut River to improve water pressure and fire protection in that area.

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William Harl Sunderland, 70, of Arkansas City, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on Nov. 12, 1955 in Winfield, the son of Warren and Ida Thompson Sunderland ...

Steven Higgins, 70, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. A small family service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 at Tannehill Cemetery. To ...

Larry Eugene Womacks, 91, of Atlanta, passed away early Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, 2026 at the Kansas Veterans Home. Born May 16, 1935 to parents Eugene and Louise (Kampschroeder) Womacks, he was ...

The monthly Marquee Second Thursday Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at Marquee Performing Arts Center, 1007 Main St. in Winfield. This month will feature a pork burger, baked ...

She was born on March 26, 1955 in Sterling, the daughter of Dwayne and Virginia (Drake) Miller. She had lived with her children in Sterling since 2022, after residing in Russell since 1977.

Virginia Ann Atkins, 92, longtime Burden resident, passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 3, 2026 at Winfield Senior Living. Born on Jan. 17, 1934 in Cambridge, she was the daughter of Emory and Dorothy ...

As widely expected, not only was Jantz Stadium a heating pad Friday night, but the Arkansas City and Winfield high school football teams made mistakes and battled cramps. The Bulldogs capitalized the ...

Southwestern College will host Winfield Fire/EMS and the Winfield Firefighters Association on Sept. 11 for the 9th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on the historic 77 Steps at Southwestern. The climb ...

Many remarks had to do with content, specifically the pages with student’s hot takes. One student was quoted saying “Trump is the worst president in US history.” Another student was shown in drag. One ...

Due to excessive heat, the time for the Cowley Cup game Friday between Ark City and Winfield has been delayed 30 minutes. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Richard L. Jantz Stadium.