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Columbus City Administrator Daniela Rivas is in her last few days in the position. Members of the city’s government threw her a going away party to thank her for her hard work and to wish her well in her future endeavors. County Commissioner Myra Carlisle Frazier attended the meeting to see Rivas off. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Columbus City Administrator Daniela Rivas is in her last few days in the position. Members of the city’s government threw her a going away party to thank her for her hard work and to wish her well in her future endeavors. County Commissioner Myra Carlisle Frazier attended the meeting to see Rivas off. Photo by Jacob Spencer

Officials speak at legislative dinner

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Legislative leaders and local office holders were invited to speak to the Cherokee County Farm Bureau members at their annual legislative dinner on Saturday.

Health Department releases COVID statistics

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
A number of new statistics on COVID-19 have were released courtesy of Cherokee County Health Department Administrator and Health Officer Betha Elliott. During the March 7 County Commissioners meeting, Elliott reported on the latest data that the department has gathered on the virus.
KSU Wildlife Specialist Drew Ricketts was at the Cherokee County Research and Extension Office in Columbus for a beaver trapping workshop March 4. Attendees are shown how Ricketts sets his own traps in the openings of beaver dens. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

KSU Wildlife Specialist Drew Ricketts was at the Cherokee County Research and Extension Office in Columbus for a beaver trapping workshop March 4. Attendees are shown how Ricketts sets his own traps in the openings of beaver dens. Photo by Jacob Spencer.

Wildlife specialist presents beaver trapping workshop

Jacob Spencer Staff Writer
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
With the assistance of an in-depth slide show and a number of visual aids, KSU Wildlife Specialist Drew Ricketts presented a beaver trapping workshop at the Cherokee County K-State Research and Extension office March 4.

Hunter safety course set

News Staff
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
The Cherokee County Sportsmen’s Club and The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are offering a hunters safety course at 6 p.m. April 8 and 8:30 a.m. April 9 at the Sportsman’s Club in Columbus. Attendance for both days is mandatory for certifications.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Monday, March 7, 2022
District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Tuesday, March 8 10 a.m. – Azura Credit Union vs. Matthew J. Light, answer hearing, (limited civil) 10 a.m. – Midland Credit Management Inc vs. Jennette L. Nazzise, answer hearing, (limited civil) 10 a.m. – City of Baxter Springs vs.

Severe weather awareness week

News Staff
Monday, March 7, 2022
As the spring season nears, March 7th - 11th has been designated Severe Weather Awareness Week. “In Kansas, we know all too well the weather can change drastically - and dangerously - in a matter of moments.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

News Staff
Monday, March 7, 2022
Stilson Group LLC, conveyed a deed to the property located at 8627 Southeast 70th Terrace, Baxter Springs to Kimberly Butler, Baxter Springs. The deed was recorded February 28, 2022. Cathleen M.

Area Accident Report

News Staff
Monday, March 7, 2022
A one-vehicle accident occurred March 4 at approximately 10:40 p.m. A 2008 Kia Optima driven by Cheyenne Bertrand, 22, of Texas was traveling west on Northwest Scammon Road. The driver lost control, went off the roadway to the left and struck a tree. She was not wearing a seatbelt.

Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, March 7, 2022
Allen J. McCall, 37, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked and possession of marijuana and was released on $1,100 bail.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, March 7, 2022
Joshua Aaron Rowe, 36, was arrested Friday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.
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