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Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, February 16, 2026
James Taylor Jameson, 29, was arrested Monday, February 9, by Oswego Police officers on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon and is being held in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, February 16, 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.

CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, February 16, 2026
Tuesday, February 17•Cherokee County Beekeepers meeting. Open to the public. 6:30 at the Extension office in Columbus.•Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Post Home at 13th and Military Avenue.•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N.
Music, fun and friends were highlights of the recent elementary school Sweetheart Dance. Brylynn Midgett, Amyx Evans and Oakleigh Mays were among those attending the event.

Music, fun and friends were highlights of the recent elementary school Sweetheart Dance. Brylynn Midgett, Amyx Evans and Oakleigh Mays were among those attending the event.

Music, fun and friends

News Staff
Monday, February 16, 2026

Calculation error discovered by Clerk

News Staff
Monday, February 16, 2026
According to the Cherokee County Clerk, an error in the calculation of levies for the City of Baxter Springs occurred when the levies were set for the 2025 Tax Roll. The levies for the City of Baxter Springs were set incorrectly at 3.5 mills when they should have been set at .5 mills.

Bill increases scrutiny for free lunches

Anna Kaminski
Monday, February 16, 2026
A contingent of Kansas Republicans narrowly advanced a bill that would increase scrutiny of households that qualify for free and reduced lunch, but it fielded pushback from Democrats and fellow Republicans.
Maddox Grant enjoyed a visit with Jamie Ball at Park Elementary recently for their Books and Breakfast event. Friends, family members and older students read a book or two and had breakfast at the event. Courtesy photo.

Maddox Grant enjoyed a visit with Jamie Ball at Park Elementary recently for their Books and Breakfast event. Friends, family members and older students read a book or two and had breakfast at the event. Courtesy photo.

Maddox Grant

News Staff
Monday, February 16, 2026

Crossland acquires Pizza Hut building

News Staff
Monday, February 16, 2026
The abrupt closing of the Columbus Pizza Hut came as a surprise to many in the community. Crossauthorities, land became the owner of the building as of February 12.Crossland said in a statement the previous owner of the property contacted Crossland about wanting to sell.

Columbus Public Library Hours

News Staff
Monday, February 16, 2026
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Joshua Matthew Holt, 44, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of vehicle liability insurance required and driving while suspended and was released on $745 bail.
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