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History of photographic images

History of photographic images

History of photographic images

Ella Buzzard
Monday, February 9, 2026
Genealogy CornerSince around 1840 photographs have come in various sizes and shapes and many different processes have been used. Karen Frisch-Ripley describes the different photographic images in her book, “Unlocking The Secrets In Old Photographs”.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 2026
Nathan Samuel-BScott Caton, 29, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist, domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and kidnapping; commission of a crime and is being held without bail.

Area Accident Reports

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 2026
A three-vehicle injury accident occurred at approximately 6:37 a.m. February 9 on Old Highway 166 just west of the K26 Interchange.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 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.
Darin Price

Darin Price

Five arrests made in sex trafficking operation

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 2026
A joint operation targeting solicitation of minors for sex took place February 5-6.Several law enforcement agencies joined forces with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an operation that targeted offenders, who prey upon underage victims.

County’s vacation policy under scrutiny

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 2026
The recent resignation of County Road Superintendent has brought the county’s vacation policy under scrutiny.In 2022 and 2023 the retirement of two long time employees, both with accumulated vacation time, caused the County Commissioners to put a new retirement plan in place.
Senior, Brooklyn Collingsworth, was crowned the 2026 Columbus Unified High School Winter Homecoming Queen, Friday, during coronation ceremonies between the varsity girls and boys basketball games at the CUHS Gymnasium. Brooklyn was escorted by Titan Wrestler Senior, Jayden Rodriguez. Courtesy photo.

Senior, Brooklyn Collingsworth, was crowned the 2026 Columbus Unified High School Winter Homecoming Queen, Friday, during coronation ceremonies between the varsity girls and boys basketball games at the CUHS Gymnasium. Brooklyn was escorted by Titan Wrestler Senior, Jayden Rodriguez. Courtesy photo.

Senior, Brooklyn Collingsworth

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 2026
Aeriel Tennell recently completed classes at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. She is employed by Columbus Police Department. Officers Arlo Lewke, Preston Hosier and Chief Kyle Clark attended her graduation ceremony. Courtesy photo.

Aeriel Tennell recently completed classes at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. She is employed by Columbus Police Department. Officers Arlo Lewke, Preston Hosier and Chief Kyle Clark attended her graduation ceremony. Courtesy photo.

Columbus officer completes KLETC training

News Staff
Monday, February 9, 2026
Integrity Auditorium, in Hutchinson, filled quickly as friends and family gathered to celebrate the graduation of the 352nd Basic Training Class at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).Included in the graduating class was Aeriel Tennell, of the Columbus Police Department.
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