Wilson named to UMC spring Dean’s List

The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester has been announced.Shelbi Wilson from Columbus has been named to the list.The Dean’s List includes undergraduate students who achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or above.

Honor rolls announced by Emporia State

Chesny Billings of Columbus, was one of nearly 700 Emporia State undergraduate students named to the university honor roll after the spring 2026 semester. To qualify for the university honor roll, students earned a minimum 3.80 semester grade point average in at least 12 graded hours.

Proper use of date formatting is important in genealogical research

Genealogy CornerNames, dates, and places are the basic building blocks of any genealogical research. How should we write the date or enter it into a computer database?Writing the date as 6/3/26 can be confusing. Is it June or March? Is it 2026, 1926 or another year ending in 26?

Chapter BT PEO hears about fitness

Chapter BT of the P.E.O. International met on May 18 at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church in Baxter Springs.Hostesses, Judy Brewster and Dee Riley, served Strawbery Heaven dessert.

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Dementia impacts everyday tasks

Valori Stone Family and Community Wellness Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictDementia is a group of conditions that impact thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday tasks.

Labette County Jail Report

Danielle Stephanie Golden, 48, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $1,500 bail.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Matthew Bayliss, 32, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of burglary and is being held without bail.Julie Ann Bowden, 46, was arrested Sunday by Bureau of Indian Affairs on a warrant and is being held in lieu of $1,200 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.

Food safety for summer grilling

School’s out for summer, which means long summer nights, backyard barbecues, and family cookouts are just waiting to happen. As you dust off the grill and fire it up for another season of tasty meals, don’t forget that food safety is just as important as flavor.