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Feds: Mexican citizen stole Marine ID for job

A Mexican citizen has been charged federally for using false identification documents to land a job at Ark City’s Creekstone Farms meatpacking facility, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's office in Wichita.

September 01, 2010 12:41:03 PM

Suspect in Ark City chase arrested in Kay Co.

Authorities in Kay County, Okla. are trying have arrested a man suspected of fleeing the scene following a pursuit that began in Ark City Saturday.

August 30, 2010 02:00:21 PM

Cops have suspects in string of car break-ins

Local authorities are in the process of bringing charges against two men believed to be responsible for more than a dozen automobile break-ins dating back to May, Winfield police Lt. Det. Frank Owens said Tuesday.

August 24, 2010 04:46:27 PM

AC cops want help finding hit and run driver

Police in Ark City are asking for help finding a driver that is believed to have backed into an 11-year-old in the Dillons parking lot.

August 16, 2010 01:12:01 PM

Man dies from injuries sustained in accident

A motorcycle rider, who was critically injured in a collision just north of Ark City Wednesday, died shortly after the accident, authorities said.

August 12, 2010 03:05:53 AM

Renaissance festival comes to Ark City in Aug

The Cherokee Strip Renaissance Festival is coming up later this month.

August 06, 2010 10:17:46 AM

Enrollment for Ark City schools is next week

Enrollment for Ark City public schools is scheduled for next week at the middle school.

August 03, 2010 01:27:12 PM

Smoker fire breaks out at AC BBQ joint Sat.

Flames and smoke at an Ark City barbecue joint closed a portion of Summit St. for a bit but didn’t keep the restaurant from opening for business Saturday.

August 02, 2010 05:49:04 AM

AC police turning to texters for tips on crimes

Police dispatchers in Ark City will soon be able to receive text message tips in an effort to appeal to teens and others who may be less likely to make a phone call to report a crime.

August 02, 2010 05:14:56 AM

Pair flees from police after a traffic stop in AC

Two people were arrested and jailed Saturday after fleeing on foot from a routine traffic stop in Arkansas City, police said.

July 26, 2010 03:24:10 AM

Block party sign up still open for AC night out

Those wanting to host a National Night Out block party in Ark City have just over a week to sign up. The celebration is Aug. 3, with a kick-off party at Paris Park Pool set for Aug. 2.

July 23, 2010 02:25:43 AM

Hot-air balloon tether rides coming to Ark City

Hot-air balloon tether rides will be the main attraction at an event aimed at raising money for the Renaissance Festival in Ark City.

July 20, 2010 12:12:33 PM

Sources: Graves in AC and Winfield to sell

Graves Drug stores in Ark City and Winfield are in the process of being sold to a company out of Oklahoma, NewsCow has confirmed.

July 17, 2010 03:56:03 AM

Convicted killer Thurber complains to state and Traveler about the prosecutors in his case

Justin Thurber's days behind bars have afforded him time to put together letters complaining about the attorneys who prosecuted his case.

July 08, 2010 01:02:18 PM

Woman arrested during drug bust at AC hotel

An Oxford woman was arrested Tuesday and is accused of selling drugs out of a hotel room in Ark City, police said.

July 07, 2010 06:09:33 PM

Arkansas River is over flood stage in Ark City

Recent heavy rains are expected to cause some minor flooding along the Arkansas River at Ark City. The river reached flood stage, 17 feet, at 1 a.m. Tuesday.

July 06, 2010 07:46:08 PM

Ark City man, 39, seriously injured by firework

An Ark City man was taken to a Wichita hospital late Sunday after a fireworks-related accident.

July 05, 2010 01:56:05 PM

AC: Man in a security uniform is theft suspect

A suspect – who witnesses mistakenly believed was an Arkansas City police officer in uniform – has been arrested and faces theft charges in connection with an incident at a Salvation Army store.

June 29, 2010 12:34:05 PM

Man struck with hatchet in AC over weekend

Heated words turned to violence in Ark City Saturday morning when one man attacked another man with a hatchet, according to police.

June 21, 2010 09:06:44 AM

AC trades board revokes contractor's license

City officials in Ark City have revoked the license of a contractor said to have taken large deposits for work that was never performed.

June 21, 2010 08:50:58 AM