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Improvements planned for 911 dispatch

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
During a recent Farm Bureau Legislative meeting Cherokee County Sheriff Brian Henderson revealed some upcoming life saving improvements currently being made in the Sheriff’s Dispatch De- partment.
Kansas Senate Vice President Tim Shallenburger, R-Baxter Springs, failed to convince Senate colleagues to block a proposal to use state tax dollars to make a $50 million low-interest loan to Yingling Aviation, a Wichita company controlled by a Florida venture capital firm. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)

Kansas Senate Vice President Tim Shallenburger, R-Baxter Springs, failed to convince Senate colleagues to block a proposal to use state tax dollars to make a $50 million low-interest loan to Yingling Aviation, a Wichita company controlled by a Florida venture capital firm. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)

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Senator Shallenburger attempts to stop buried loan deal

Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Kansas Senate engaged in protracted debate on a budget provision using state tax dollars for a $50 million low-interest loan to owners of Yingling Aviation to finance expansion of the Wichita company’s aircraft painting business.

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Knights of Columbus #9999 to host chicken noodle meals

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
A chicken noodle dinner will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus #9999 Thursday, March 12 at St. Rose Parish Hall, 129 N. Kansas.Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

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Kansas State honors students are named

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Monday, March 2, 2026
Kansas State University has announced students who have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the fall 2025 semester.Keegan Harris of Columbus, Jade Peak of Scammon and Kayann Humble from Cherokee have been named to the list.

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WSU announces local graduates

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
Local students complete fall degrees at Wichita State University.They include Kendra M. Cavender, Columbus, Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Education Apprentice, Magna Cum Laude; Camryn P. Compton, Riverton, Master of Health Administration, Health Administration (Accel) and Mattea A.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
Cody Scott Myott-McLean, 33, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, vehicle liability insurance required and driving under the influence and is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 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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CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
Tuesday, March 3•LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•County Economic Development Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Economic Development office.

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Optic Communications reports year of growth

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
During its annual meeting, leadership of Optic Communications and its parent company, Columbus Telephone Company, reflected on a successful year marked by strategic growth, continued infrastructure investment, regulatory diligence, and an unwavering commitment to customer service.
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