Cox asks city for franchise approval

Seeking a franchise to operate in the City of Columbus, Cox Communications has contacted the City Administrator Jake Letner. Letner brought the proposal to the City Council during their Monday night work session.

Saporito named president of PSU Alumni

A Columbus woman has been elected president of Pittsburg State University Alumni Association for 2022. Angie Saporito, administrator of Mercy Columbus Hospital has been elected to serve as president of the PSU Alumni Association.

Labette County Jail Report

Doris June Haney, 71, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of theft of property or services and was released on $398.50 bail. Kyle Baker Carter Ornder, 23, was arrested Tuesday other state agency on a warrant and is being held without bail.

Area Accident Report

A one-vehicle accident occurred June 11 at approximately 11:27 p.m. A 2006 Chevrolet HHR driven by Jason E. Campion, 50, Galena, was traveling south on Peace Church Road approximately one mile north of Joplin, Mo. Campion ran off the roadway and overturned.

Fireworks fundraiser finale set June 24

A final fireworks fundraiser is planned for Friday, June 24 at the Columbus Fire Station. Between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. you can drive through the station and pick up lunch. Pulled pork sandwiches will be on the menu. For an $8 donation you can help support the Community fireworks display.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, June 20 1 p.m. – State of Missouri DCF vs, Cody Scott Myott-McLean, bond appearance, (domestic) District Court Judge Steven A. Stockard, Monday, June 20 11:30 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Joshua Craig Sweaney vs.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

Scott Lee Maxwell and Amanda. Maxwell, Claremore, Okla., conveyed a deed to the property located at 8773 Southeast 50th Street, Baxter Springs to John Robert Sparrow and Molly Marie Sparrow, Deary, Idaho. The deed was recorded March 28, 2022. Lyons Properties, Miami, Okla.