Control freak; a gardener’s dilemma

How much disease is too much disease? Will a broken branch take the whole tree out? Would it be better to scorch the earth or pluck all of your weeds by hand? Sometimes, perspective matters.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Shane Allen Edgerly, 49, was arrested Sunday on a warrant for another jurisdiction and is being held without bail.

Labette County Jail Report

Jacob Wayne Vanroyen, 37, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving on the right side of roadway required and unsafe turning or stopping; failure to give proper signal and was released on $1,450 bail.

Columbus man arrested after domestic disturbance

Just before 6 p.m Thursday, April 17, officers with the Columbus Police Department were requested to investigate a physical domestic violence situation that reportedly occurred within the city limits.

Heart health may be linked to dementia

Q: My cardiologist said that if I don’t take good care of my heart, there’s a good chance I will develop dementia. Is she just trying to scare me or is that true? -- Paul I.

Titans of the Week

The 2024-25 Columbus Titan Concert Band scored 1 (one) Ratings from all three judges at the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s State Large Group Competition, April 10.

Mercy Auxiliary to hold taco fundraiser

Another drive through taco fund raiser will be coming up May 2 as the Mercy Pink Ladies bring back their annual luncheon.The menu will incude two soft chicken tacos and toppings, homemade salsa, sopapilla cheesecake, bot-tled water and margarita flavor packet.

April blood donors will receive adventure pass

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, is partnering with four area attractions to offer free admissions for lifesaving donors to help boost the region’s blood supply this spring.

Storm damage data released by state

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt released data on the amount paid by insurance companies for Kansas storm damage claims in 2024.Cherokee County lost between one and two million dollars in storm damage according to the report.