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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 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.
Boyce Nevills

Boyce Nevills

Weir man arrested for attempted murder charge

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
In response to an armed domestic disturbance call May 8, Cherokee County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a location in rural Weir. Upon arrival, deputies located Boyce Earl Nevills, Jr., 56, along with a female at the residence.A firearm and a knife were seized as part of the investigation.

Public hearing tonight on Liberty rate increase

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
A public hearing has been scheduled for tonight (Tuesday, May 12) by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to discuss a request filed December 31, 2025, by The Empire District Electric Company (doing business as Liberty). The meeting will be held at the Columbus High School and will begin at 6 p.
Columbus Public Library recently held a tackle box workshop for kids. Chiildren were able to build their own tackle boxes. Adaline Jameson and Layla Stewart enjoyed adding lures to their boxes during the event. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Columbus Public Library recently held a tackle box workshop for kids. Chiildren were able to build their own tackle boxes. Adaline Jameson and Layla Stewart enjoyed adding lures to their boxes during the event. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Columbus Public Library

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, May 8, 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.
‘Heroes of Hosey Hill’ recognizes veterans

‘Heroes of Hosey Hill’ recognizes veterans

‘Heroes of Hosey Hill’ recognizes veterans

Ella Buzzard
Friday, May 8, 2026
Genealogy CornerLast Saturday I spent an enjoyable time at Hosey Hill Cemetery. The Southeast Middle School eighth graders conducted a very informative walking tour titled “Heroes of Hosey Hill”. The students presented the stories of fourteen veterans and one other prominent person.

Real Estate transfers

News Staff
Friday, May 8, 2026
Travis Bupp, Weir, conveyed a deed to the property located at 503 South Dreher, Weir, to KKR Holdings Cherokee, LLC, Franklin. The deed was recorded on May 4, 2026.
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