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Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Tuesday, December 23•Columbus Public Library Kids Holiday Treats 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Come make festive holiday treats that are perfect for even the littlest bakers.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 6 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.•Disabled American Veterans meet 5:30 p.m.
Volunteers were all smiles as they served the Community Christmas dinner Saturday afternoon. Diners were treated to turkey with all the fixings as they visited with friends old and new.

Volunteers were all smiles as they served the Community Christmas dinner Saturday afternoon. Diners were treated to turkey with all the fixings as they visited with friends old and new.

Volunteers were all smiles

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Citizen disputes county right of way

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
A citizen contacted Commissioner Jack Garner to complain about a neighbor’s fence being on the county road right -of-way.Dr. Corey Bates, a veterinarian, said he recently bought a property in Cherokee County which he fenced. He built a fence on the survey line that was made in the property purchase.
Nothing says it’s time for the holidays like the annual Park Elementary School Christmas Program. Youngsters dressed in colorful outfits and some wore Christmas themed accessories for the occasion as they performed cheery tunes for the audience.

Nothing says it’s time for the holidays like the annual Park Elementary School Christmas Program. Youngsters dressed in colorful outfits and some wore Christmas themed accessories for the occasion as they performed cheery tunes for the audience.

Nothing says it’s time for the holidays

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Marijuana still illegal in Kansas

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
President Donald Trump took the first step Thursday to reclassify marijuana, but the move won’t affect Kansans unless the state changes its laws, a law enforcement professional said.

USD 247 votes to close building

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Weir elementary school building is destined to be demolished following action by the USD 247 Board of Education last week.The board voted to keep the structure for the remainder of 2025-26 school year.

Baxter Springs to offer after school meals

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Shortly after students return to school in Baxter Springs follow the holiday break, a new program will begin.The students will be offered a free “super snack/ supper” which will be available starting Wednesday January 7.

News Report will publish Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The News Report will not be published on Friday, December 26 however a special post holiday edition will be delivered Saturday to subscribers and to retail outlets on Saturday.

Trash collection will change for holiday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Columbus City offices will close at noon on Wednesday, December 24 and remain closed through Christmas Day. They will re-open with normal hours on Friday, December 26.If your garbage is normally collected on Thursdays or Fridays the city will collect it on Friday, December 26.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Angel Gabriel Palma, 20, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of theft by deception, identity theft and criminal use of a financial card and is being held without bail.
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