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News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
Tuesday, January 27•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 6 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.•Disabled American Veterans meet 5:30 p.m. 5898 N. Main, Joplin, Mo. All area veterans invited to attend.•“Genealogical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. at the museum complex.

Senator mourns loss of local newspapers

Tim Carpenter
Monday, January 26, 2026
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas, an occupational resident of Washington, D.C., for three decades, says he looked forward to reading weekly editions of the Plainville Times for the latest news from his hometown.

Chamber Dinner planned Wednesday

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
Even though the weather outside is chilly, it will be warm at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner Wednesday night, January 28. Social hour and hors d’oeuvres begin at 5:45 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7 p.m.
Grant provides syringe take-back box to County

Grant provides syringe take-back box to County

Grant provides syringe take-back box to County

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
A grant in the amount of $6,100 from the Comer Family Foundation Syringe Service Program has been awarded to the Cherokee County Health Department. This grant will provide a large, outdoor syringe take-back box.
Despite the frigid temperatures, crews with Cherokee County Rural Water District #3 were out repairing a large leak. The leak was located in the area west of Southwest 50th and Highway 166. A three inch line busted in a casing where it goes under the Creek. Crews were able to quickly repair the leak. Courtesy photo.

Despite the frigid temperatures, crews with Cherokee County Rural Water District #3 were out repairing a large leak. The leak was located in the area west of Southwest 50th and Highway 166. A three inch line busted in a casing where it goes under the Creek. Crews were able to quickly repair the leak. Courtesy photo.

Despite the frigid temperatures

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
Columbus City crews were working to clear the streets as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Columbus City crews were working to clear the streets as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Frigid weather, snow cause disruptions

News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
The ongoing storm has triggered widespread disruptions across the nation, with impacts expected to linger into the days ahead.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Shannon Marie Snyder, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Columbus Police officers on charges of criminal trespass and was released on $2,500 bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Nancy E. Parrish 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.District Court JudgeNancy E.

Final results from delinquent tax sale

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
A special notice was filed earlier this week in the 11th Judicial District Court on the final results of the Special Attorney’s report on the delinquent property auction held on November 20, 2025.The report filed by Michell L. Brenwald, special council representing the Cherokee County Commissioners.
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