Legislation hotline

Up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away. Kansas residents can access information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more by calling 1-800- 432-3924 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Wednesday, September 8 1:15 p.m. – State of Kansas vs Casey W. Wilson, first appearance, (criminal) Magistrate Court Judge Samuel Marsh 4 p.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Amy Leigh Brumback, dismissal, (probate) 4 p.m.

Labette County Jail Report

Jeremiah Scott King, 45, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of failure to appear and was released.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Chandra Lynn Thompson, 41, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center Monday on a court ordered commitment.

Seven contestants run for Little Mister, Miss Columbus

Crowning of the 2021 Little Mr. and Miss Columbus will be held the evening of October 8, around 5:30 p.m. during the Columbus Day Festival Bean Feed, sponsored by Commerce Bank. Labette Bank is handling the Little Mr. and Miss Columbus crowning.

Register for now Chamber golf tourney The Chamber Travel

The date for the annual Chamber Golf Tournament is rapidly approaching. The tournament will be held at the Brush Creek Golf and Grill is September 19. Flights will be determined by the number of entries but tournament Chairman Mike Carpino expects three flights for men and two for women.

Drive over to the CDF car show

Calling all car, cruck and motorcycle enthusiasts. Bring your vehicle to the annual Columbus Day Car Show Saturday, October 9 Ṫhe Car Show committee has been busy attending area car shows and handing out flyers to pique interest. This year you may pre-register at Realpro, 120 N. Kansas for $12.

Balloon crew persons needed for regatta

Everyone enjoys attending the Columbus Day Festival/Hot Air Balloon Regatta, it takes many volunteers to pull this event off. Many of the 125 or so volunteers have been doing so for years – several are taking a hiatus to enjoy the event.

Early sign ups open for Columbus Day 5K

Take your morning jog, walk or run with others Saturday, October 9 and join the Columbus Day 5K Run, Walk and Jog. Start time is set for 7:30 a.m. at the corner of Pennsylvania and Pine on the west side of square.

Corn hole tournament returns to annual celebration

The Corn Hole Tournament will be returning in 2021 for the Columbus Day Festival Saturday, October 9. The event will be held in front of RJ’s Liquor, sponsor, at 217 W. Pine St. Three brackets will be held; kids bracket, a weekend warrior bracket and a professional bracket.