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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
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.

Real Estate transfers

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
Shad Smith and Mary Elizabeth B. Smith, Sumner, Michigan, conveyed a deed to the property located at 614 East 14th Street, Baxter Springs, to Ethan Wilkins, Baxter Springs. The deed was recorded on May 4, 2026.

EPA plans drone operations

News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2026
Cherokee County Emergency Management would like to notify the public that, per Environmental Protection Agency UAS policy, an EPA contractor will be conducting planned drone (UAS) operations within the Cherokee County Superfund Site work area near Baxter Springs.

Troublesome outlook for wheat

Anna Kaminski
Friday, May 15, 2026
Favorable fall conditions for wheat planting gave way to a warmerthan- usual winter and spring cold snaps, placing Kansas wheat crop in a precarious situation.Kansas State University experts also warned in a recent memo of disease emerging in wheat fields in nine Kansas counties.
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