Farm Bureau president is living his dream

Let me introduce myself, I am Glenn Brunkow, and the president of Kansas Farm Bureau. I am a farmer, stockman from Pottawatomie County. Most importantly I am Jennifer’s husband and Isaac and Tatum’s dad. I am also the fifth generation to farm the ground my family bought in the 1890s.

Real Estate transfers

Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Fishers, Indiana, conveyed a deed to the property located at 904 South Wyandotte Avenue, Baxter Springs, to Clark B. Wilson, Baxter Springs. The deed was recorded on May 29, 2026.

Smoldering landfill causes health concerns in Galena

Tammy Allen’s front porch overlooks the trashscattered hills of the Galena Landfill, built on an area once called Hell’s Half Acre.In the past three years, Allen’s house randomly began to fill with a mix of odors that she believes cause her headaches, nausea and vomiting.

Changes announced in summer weights schedule

The Summer Weights Program for Columbus Titan student athletes ages six to ninth grade have been meeting for three weeks. In an attempt to get more student athletes in the weight room, a three day a week, multi session mode has been used.

Storms agonize County

With more rain predicted later this week, Cherokee County continues to receive the brunt of mother nature’s torment. High winds and heavy rain ripped through the county Saturday evening causing widespread damage to trees and limbs.

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 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.