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Wheat harvest no bumper crop

Morgan Chilson Kansas Reflector
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Kansas is on course for its smallest winter wheat harvest since the 1950s, with a July report showing the state’s farmers are expected to produce almost half the number of bushels they did at the same time last year, an expert said.A July 10 report from the U.S.
There will be new loading and unloading zones at Park School this year. Parents will use the former VFW lot for pick up and drop off while Garfield Street will be exclusively for busses.

There will be new loading and unloading zones at Park School this year. Parents will use the former VFW lot for pick up and drop off while Garfield Street will be exclusively for busses.

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Busy week for area school districts

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
So it begins, children trade swimsuits for backpacks, teachers begin dusting off grade books, coaches shine their whistles and parents prepare for the rigorous morning routine that comes with the beginning of school.
With school starting, the pool is now closed for the season. Throughout the summer numerous youngsters took advantage of the cool break. Wearing matching USA swimsuits, Kinsleigh Lyman and Brynleigh Lyman attended the Columbus Free Swim sponsored by the city.

With school starting, the pool is now closed for the season. Throughout the summer numerous youngsters took advantage of the cool break. Wearing matching USA swimsuits, Kinsleigh Lyman and Brynleigh Lyman attended the Columbus Free Swim sponsored by the city.

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The pool is now closed for the season

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Another building of Columbus’ yesteryear has been reduced to rubble. The former health department located on East Walnut was razed on Monday by workers of B-3 Construction. A new structure is slated to be erected later this year and will house the Cherokee County Health Department.

Another building of Columbus’ yesteryear has been reduced to rubble. The former health department located on East Walnut was razed on Monday by workers of B-3 Construction. A new structure is slated to be erected later this year and will house the Cherokee County Health Department.

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Another building of Columbus’

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Johnston Public Library Hours

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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.

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Messer annual reunion held

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Flag centerpieces decorated the tables at the 2026 annual Messer family reunion. The theme was the 250th birthday of the United States. A covered dish meal including chicken was served.

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Back to school bash planned Saturday

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
A back-to-school bash is planned at Tennessee Prairie Church this Saturday, August 8.From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. there will be hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy.Free school supplies will be handed out while supplies last.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
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.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
Debra Leigh Coburn- Schulte, 69, was arrested Thursday by Weir Police officers on two counts of giving a false alarm and is being held in lieu of $1,090 bail.
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