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Study documents Kansas wind regulations

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Monday, October 27, 2025
Kansas has some of the highest potential for wind energy of any state in the nation. Yet until recently, there was no central repository for the differing approaches to wind regulation across the state’s 105 counties.

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CALENDAR

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Monday, October 27, 2025
Tuesday, October 28•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building.•Disabled American Veterans meet 5:30 p.m. 5898 N. Main, Joplin, Mo.

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Donations needed for Thanksgiving boxes

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
Last year at Thanksgiving time the community came together and gave 206 food baskets to families in the community.This year with the likely lack of government funding food programs, the need undoubtedly be greater.
Those attending the CLASS anniversary celebration in Columbus included back row Amanda McAfee, Bob Davis, Don Reynolds, Rhonda Johnson, Shelly Rowan, Amanda Seeman and Justin Lynch. Middle Row LaDonna Clark, Joyce Jordan, Abby Moerer and Leah Langford. Front Row Adriaen Gillespie, Kelli Roberts, Melody White and Diana Muse. Courtesy photo.

Those attending the CLASS anniversary celebration in Columbus included back row Amanda McAfee, Bob Davis, Don Reynolds, Rhonda Johnson, Shelly Rowan, Amanda Seeman and Justin Lynch. Middle Row LaDonna Clark, Joyce Jordan, Abby Moerer and Leah Langford. Front Row Adriaen Gillespie, Kelli Roberts, Melody White and Diana Muse. Courtesy photo.

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CLASS celebrates 50 years

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Monday, October 27, 2025
CLASS is a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in four counties in Southeast Kansas since 1975.The organization recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with an open house at Columbus facility.

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County recycling centers may close

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
Recycling services in the City of Columbus will cease due to the closing of Southeast Kansas Recycling Center in Pittsburg.This is the location where Cherokee County takes the recycling from the cities.

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Community ‘trunk or treat’ events planned

News Staff
Monday, October 27, 2025
Baxter Springs Kiwanis Key Club will host a Trunk and Treat Extravaganza at Kiwanis Park October 30, from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.Tricky Trunk or Treat at Spring River Mental Health and Wellness, 6524 SE Quakervale Road, Riverton, will be held Thursday, October 30, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
The Cherokee County Farmers Coop was recognized by the Department of Commerce as the Southeast Kansas Agribusiness Regional Award winner. Accepting the award were Paul Evans, Deven Foster, Jeff Karsten, Manager Matt Case, Lt. Governor David Towland, Josh Green and Tison Culley. Courtesy photo.

The Cherokee County Farmers Coop was recognized by the Department of Commerce as the Southeast Kansas Agribusiness Regional Award winner. Accepting the award were Paul Evans, Deven Foster, Jeff Karsten, Manager Matt Case, Lt. Governor David Towland, Josh Green and Tison Culley. Courtesy photo.

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Farmer’s Coop recognized by State

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Monday, October 27, 2025
The Cherokee County Farmer’s Cooperative was recognized by the Kansas Department of Commerce as the Southeast Kansas Agribusiness Regional Award Winner at the “To The Stars” Kansas Business awards event recently in Pittsburg.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Dakota Michael Winton, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and was released on $445 bail.

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Keep on guard against scammers

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Julie Smith Family Resource Management and Entrepreneurship Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictDid you know that three out of four people will be exposed to a scam of some sort this year?

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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.
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