Miners Lamp awarded at Brutus meeting

It was 41 years ago the retired coal miners met to found what has become Southeast Kansas’ largest and best known tourist attraction.Each year the board of directors selects one person who has been helpful in making Big Brutus a great place to visit.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Cheyenna Kristian-Layne VonMoss, 27, was arrested Wednesday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and is being held in lieu of $845 bail.Patrick Joseph Simmons, 43, was arrested on two warrants for another jurisdiction and is being held without bail.

Labette County Jail Report

Anna Mae Taylor, 46, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia and three warrants and is being held in lieu of $6,000 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Tornado researcher seeks stronger homes

A University of Kansas engineer will use a hurricane simulator, dubbed the “Wall of Wind,” to make it plain to federal regulators why the nationwide building code for manufactured homes needs an update.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Looking at culture of Judaism

Seventh grade students in Mashea Shultz English and Language Arts class worked on research papers investigating a book they chose. The Columbus News Report is publishing some of those authors.