Real Estate transfers

Travis Bupp, Weir, conveyed a deed to the property located at 503 South Dreher, Weir, to KKR Holdings Cherokee, LLC, Franklin. The deed was recorded on May 4, 2026.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Cody Lee Greenfeather, 44, was arrested Thursday by Galena Police officers on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug and certain stimulants and two counts of aggravated endangering; reckless under age 18 and is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail.

There was a threat made against Columbus schools via a phone call Wednesday.

There was a threat made against Columbus schools via a phone call Wednesday. The same threat was apparently made in an automated format against numerous southeast Kansas schools. Columbus Police department, along with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, responded to each campus location.

Investigating the Choctaw culture

Seventh grade students in Mashea Shultz English and Language Arts class have been researching cultures based on books they have been reading. Their papers are being printed in the Columbus News Report.

Labette County Jail Report

Alex Lane Morgan, 37, was arrested Saturday by Oswego Police officers on charges of assault, possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana and is being held in lieu of $1,398.50 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.

Nuisance wildlife control

Adaven RohlingDiversified Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Wildcat Extension District Have you experienced digging in your lawn, trash cans tipped over, dog food missing, or flowers dug up?

Cherokee County Jail Report

Patrick Brent Hatfield, 51, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and driving while suspended and is being held without bail.