Arkansas City News

University of Kansas sees worst return on investments in years By FOSS FARRAR Staff Writer reporter@arkcity.net This year's poor returns on investments by the University of Kansas Endowment Association became a lunchtime topic on Wednesday between an Arkansas City businessman and the endowment association's president.

Arkansas City Police plea for the public's help in solving a home burglary. And given the circumstances, they get it.

The Traveler annually celebrates the accomplishments made throughout Ark City through its "Progress" edition.

The City of Arkansas City Water Department is continuing its annual fire hydrant flushing and flow-testing program at 8 a.m. July 6. Fire hydrant flushing in the Crestwood area will occur for several days from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., weekdays only.

If you're coming to downtown Arkansas City expecting bad attitudes or people who won't help you find what you're looking for, look somewhere else.

Former city commissioner and mayor Wayne Short was a gregarious man with a high energy level who had to be busy all the time, his widow said today.

Mozitti's owner indicates financial woes led to closing By FOSS FARRAR Staff Writer reporter@arkcity.net Editor's note: You can read Doreen Ryan's letter here .

An Arkansas City man was arrested twice in the last week in connection with two separate burglaries.

The Arkansas City Community Band will continue its 138th season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Wilson Park rotunda.

Former Arkansas City furniture store owner Allen Herman is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head.

Arkansas City's downtown merchants have posted storefront window signs to counter a nationwide perception that business prospects are bleak.

A Renaissance festival will come to town this August. It's the first such festival to be held here, longtime residents say.

Editor's note: Traveler Webmaster Andrew Lawson live blogged during Tuesday's meeting.

Editor's note: Managing Editor Sydney Bland contributed to this story. Dawn was breaking; Ark City was waking up.

The City of Arkansas City Water Department will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing and flow-testing program at 8 a.m. June 22.

Zach Bulhke pleaded guilty to arson of the Island Park Playground this morning in District Court.

Arkansas City residents should keep an eye on the sky today and be prepared to take their normal severe weather precautions, local emergency management officials warned.

Tonight's "Miracles for Maycom" fundraiser is the sum total of volunteer efforts from all segments of the Arkansas City community.

Bill Snyder says he was former Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' first choice for lieutenant governor after he retired from coaching in 2005.

Editor's note: Traveler Webmaster Andrew Lawson will be live blogging during tonight's meeting.