No political signs on state right of way

It’s a sign of the season – political campaigning and the posting of campaign signs. The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state highway right of way.

KDWP offers special hunts program

Hunters looking for unique opportunities on public and private lands across Kansas can apply for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Special Hunts program in July.

Burglary suspect arrested in Galena

With the help of Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies, Galena Police officers arrested the suspect in a burglary Monday.Galena Police officers were dispatched to 112 East 13th in Galena to investigate a burglary that had occurred.

Elizabeth King

Columbus Public Library Hours

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 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request. Call the library at 620-4292086 to schedule computer appointments.

Johnston Public Library Hours

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.

Cherokee County Jail Report

James Dale McNeely, 28, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.Kenneth Jacob Slankard, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Columbus Police officers on a warrant and is being held without bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

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.

Labette County Jail Report

Cheryl Diane Wilkerson, 62, was arrested Wednesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of distribute certain stimulant, unlawful obtain a prescription drug and possess paraphernalia and is being held without bail.