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The King family Medicalodge Nursing Home ministry was at the facility Sunday afternoon. Members of the entertainment group include Laura Atkinson at the piano, Rick Atkinson on the guitar, Katherine King on the Mandolin. The vocals were performed by Ross King, Charla King, Samuel King, Elisabeth King, Jael King and Jesse King.

County Health takes over UniteUs

News Staff

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Responsibility for Cherokee County’s Unite-Us contract has been taken over by the County Health Department according to Administrator Peyton Kessler.

Pittsburg State University mascot Gus Gorilla recently traveled to Columbus to present Bre Reedy with a $1,000 academic scholarship.

Walk with ease planned in Fredonia

Valori Stone

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Kansas State Research and Extension – Wildcat District is putting on a Walk with Ease program every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from February 19 – March 29. Walkers will meet three days a week for six weeks from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

K9 Keo

K9 Keo retires from Sheriff’s Department

News Staff

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

A highly valued and longtime member of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department has retired. K9 Keo, a Belgian Malinois from Guadalajara, Mexico came to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department seven years ago.

Columbus High School presents annual Christmas concert

News Staff

Friday, December 29, 2023

Members of the Columbus High School band performed a number of holiday themed songs during the 2023 Christmas concert. The band performed Christmas Presence, Holiday Piece, Greensleeves, Christmas Music For Winds and The Typewriter.

Evans retires after 45 years in beauty industry

News Staff

Friday, December 29, 2023

After over 45 years of cutting hair near the square in Columbus, Debbie Evans plans to retire. She still plans to take care of her current customers on a part time basis at the shop at her home.

CUHS alum marches in Macy’s parade

News Staff

Friday, December 29, 2023

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a spectacle enjoyed by millions every year, but for Jenna Morris, a local musician and music educator, it became a dream come true as she recently took part in the parade with the Band Directors Marching Band.

Pitt State announces fall 2023 graduates

News Staff

Friday, December 29, 2023

Pittsburg State University has announced their Fall 2023 Graduates. Students from Columbus graduating include Jordan L. Eaves, BS; Garrett M. Evans, BBA; Amber L. Helwig, BSE; Kandi D. Midgett, MS; Kensie F. Plienplang, BS. Students from Baxter Springs graduating include Sydney G.

Commissioners minutes for December 18

News Staff

Friday, December 29, 2023

Convene Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2023, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

CHCSEK receives funds to fight opioid epidemic

News Staff

Friday, December 29, 2023

The Kansas Fights Addiction (KFA) program has awarded the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas $200,000 for the distribution of free naloxone to prisoners in correctional facilities in southeast Kansas to reduce overdose deaths.

Titans of the Week

News Staff

Friday, December 29, 2023

Senior members of the Columbus Titan Band have completed their final marching season and are entering their competition season.

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