Michael Barnett of Baxter Springs landed a 33.6-pound, 63-inch-long longnose gar on April 18, 2026, while fishing the Spring River near Baxter Springs, ending a state record that stood for more than 50 years. Photo courtesy Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.
Park elementary kindergarteners celebrated the end of the school year with some last minute carnival fun. Teachers set up and launched a mini carnival at the school including multiple activities. They had a tattoo station, catch the ducks station, boardwalk game, outdoor tic tac toe, ribbon wand fun and popcorn and cotton candy. Meredith Moore shows her tie and balloons in front of the carnival poster. Photo by Tanya Woolsey.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Memorial Day evokes thoughts on tombstones
Local team champions in Joplin tourney
Jace Gaither, Freshman Kansas Class 3A State Discus - Fifth Kansas Class 3A Regional Discus - Champion CNC League Discus - Champion CUHS School Record Holder Discus and Shot Put
After the May 19 meeting of the Columbus Mercy Auxiliary, members presented the staft at the hospital with fruit trays made by Auxiliary member Bobbi Martin. The trays were in appreciation of the staff and all they do for the community. Courtesy photo.
Murder victim is earliest burial in Monmouth Cemetery
