Lincoln sets screening dates

Screenings for Preschool and Kindergarten students in Baxter Springs are planned April 7. Lincoln School Kindergarten Screenings are scheduled for Thursday, April 7 at 801 Lincoln Avenue.

Riverton Future Farmers

Riverton Future Farmers of America students competed in the Public Speaking Portion of Fort Scott Community College’s 45th Annual Aggie Days.

Cherokee County 4H

Cherokee County 4-H has announced their member of the month for April. Brooks Walker is Brooks is 12-years old and is a seventh grade student at Baxter Springs Middle School. Walker is a member of band and student council. He plays football, basketball and runs track.

The Cold Weather Rule ends March 31

The Kansas Cold Weather Rule ends on Thursday, March 31. That means Kansans who are behind on electric and natural gas utility bills will be subject to disconnection of service unless they contact their utility company to make payment arrangements.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Joshua Jeremiah Baxter, 29, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of probation violation and is being held in lieu of $1,500 bail.

CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY MARCH 30, 2022 Wednesday, March 30 •Annual Chamber dinner at State Theatre Event Center. Social hour 6 p.m. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31 •Titan Track at Labette County 2 p.m. •Titan Tennis at Pittsburg 3 p.m. •Lady Titan Softball vs. Labette County 4:30 p.m.

Ivy Anderson

Ivy Anderson from the Good Shepherd Child Care Center in Columbus was recently taking advantage of the, warmer weather. She sits in between metal steps of a curved ladder during a group outing to Columbus City Park. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

KBI releases details on Baxter shootings

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the officerinvolved shooting that occurred during a barricade and hostage incident in Baxter Springs. On Saturday, March 26, at approximately 7:15 p.m.

Letner named city administrator

A new City Administrator was hired Monday night by the Columbus City Council. Following former City Administrator Daniela Rivas’s departure earlier this month, the Council elevated Community Development Coordinator Jake Letner to the position Monday night.