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Park Elementary Kindergarteners dressed up and enjoyed a Royal tea party recently. PaisLee Stoner and Sadie Stradley, dressed as princesses, snacked on pretzels, cheese and grapes while having their tea. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Park Elementary Kindergarteners dressed up and enjoyed a Royal tea party recently. PaisLee Stoner and Sadie Stradley, dressed as princesses, snacked on pretzels, cheese and grapes while having their tea. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

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Open houses set for Comprehensive Plan

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
Cherokee County Comprehensive plan draft is ready for public review and feedback. The public is invited to the public open house series.Cherokee County is happy to announce a series of public open houses to review the County’s draft Comprehensive Plan.
Celebrate ‘A Night in Philadelphia’

Celebrate ‘A Night in Philadelphia’

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Celebrate ‘A Night in Philadelphia’

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
Step back in time and celebrate the spirit of America’s founding at A Night in Philadelphia – The Birthplace of Freedom, a lively evening of history, music and dining inspired by the era of 1776.The event will take place Saturday, March 21, at 6 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg.
Junie B. Jones The Musical was performed by Columbus High School students February 27 and 28. Junie B. Jones was played by Piper Hayes. Brayde Boeckman was cast as Herb. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Junie B. Jones The Musical was performed by Columbus High School students February 27 and 28. Junie B. Jones was played by Piper Hayes. Brayde Boeckman was cast as Herb. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

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Governor reaches agreement on SNAP

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
Kansas food program data shared with the federal government won’t be given to foreign governments in an agreement reached this week by Gov. Laura Kelly.

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Kansas Legislative Hotline

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 2026
Information about the 2026 Kansas Legislature and legislative session is only an email, online chat or phone call away on the Legislative Hotline for Kansans, 1-800-432-3924.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

News Staff
Monday, March 2, 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.
At the FFA Breakfast Isaac Johnson, Keegan Blackledge and Jax Hale

At the FFA Breakfast Isaac Johnson, Keegan Blackledge and Jax Hale

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At the FFA Breakfast Isaac Johnson, Keegan Blackledge and Jax Hale

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
At the FFA Breakfast Isaac Johnson, Keegan Blackledge and Jax Hale were making sure the sausage didn’t run out. Columbus FFA members had a full week of activities celebrating National FFA Week. Photo by FFA Reporter Britni Rooney.

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Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Dedarius Decodiya Lee, 27, was arrested Wednesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of distribute marijuana, interference with law enforcement officer and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was released on $25,000 bail.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 2026
James Martin Morris, 35, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of theft of property or services and was released. Jonathon Jay Morris, 37, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on a warrant and was released on $1,500 bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Thursday, February 26, 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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Rhythm takes over during calving season

Greg Doering, Kansas Farm Bureau
Thursday, February 26, 2026
There’s a routine to spring calving season based on numbers. Once tiny hooves start hitting the cold ground, a rhythm takes over until the last mama cow has delivered her baby. Each day is different, but they’re all based on counting.
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