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Olivia Comer and Jarrett Lawson were chosen Baxter Springs Homecoming Queen and King during coronation ceremonies, Friday night. Parents of the couple are Rick and Amy Comer and William and Shanna Lawson.

Olivia Comer and Jarrett Lawson were chosen Baxter Springs Homecoming Queen and King during coronation ceremonies, Friday night. Parents of the couple are Rick and Amy Comer and William and Shanna Lawson.

Olivia Comer and Jarrett Lawson

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Monday, January 19, 2026
Riverton Homecoming royalty was announced at the Friday night basketball game. Jade Hall was crowned queen. She was escorted by Caden Quick. Courtesy photo.

Riverton Homecoming royalty was announced at the Friday night basketball game. Jade Hall was crowned queen. She was escorted by Caden Quick. Courtesy photo.

Riverton Homecoming royalty

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Cherokee man killed in two vehicle accident

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Monday, January 19, 2026
A two-vehicle accident in Crawford County has resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man from Cherokee.A 1995 Ford F150 driven by Craig Silvey, was traveling west on Highway K126 approximately 2.6 miles west of Highway U69. Reports state Silvey was passing multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed.

Johnston Public Library Hours

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Monday, January 19, 2026
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.

Columbus Public Library Hours

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Monday, January 19, 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 Court Docket

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Friday, January 16, 2026
This is the schedule of the Magistrate Court Room with Judge Douglas R. Steele 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.Magistrate Court JudgeDouglas R.

Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, January 16, 2026
Mary Jane Montez, 40, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of probation violation and is being held without bail.
Titans of the Week

Titans of the Week

Titans of the Week

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Friday, January 16, 2026
The Columbus Future Farmers of America Welders placed first at the Southeast District FFA Welding Contest at Labette County High School, Wednesday. They are being recognized as Titans of the Week.
Members of the Columbus High School FFA attended the Southeast District FFA Welding Contest at Labette County High School. Columbus FFA members on the first place B Team included sophomores Alex Welch (top 20), Kaden Crafton (third) and Dawson Beaty (fifth). Junior Trenton Lacen (top 15) was the only Columbus student on the A Team. Students performed various welding tasks, performed torch cuts, answered test questions and problem solving. Over 150 students attended the event. Courtesy photo.

Members of the Columbus High School FFA attended the Southeast District FFA Welding Contest at Labette County High School. Columbus FFA members on the first place B Team included sophomores Alex Welch (top 20), Kaden Crafton (third) and Dawson Beaty (fifth). Junior Trenton Lacen (top 15) was the only Columbus student on the A Team. Students performed various welding tasks, performed torch cuts, answered test questions and problem solving. Over 150 students attended the event. Courtesy photo.

Members of the Columbus High School FFA

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Friday, January 16, 2026
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