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Two illegal gambling warrants are served

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Search warrants were served at two area locations Wednesday. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Special Agents with the Kansas Gaming and Racing Commission served the warrants at Galaxy Food Mart locations in Weir and Columbus.

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Scammers impersonate police, court system

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Scammers are always finding new ways to steal money from unsuspecting victims. Recently two scams have been circulating the area.Cherokee County Sheriff’s officials want to make the community aware of a scam reported in Cherokee County.
The Community Impact Award was presented to Coffeyville Community College, Columbus Campus at the annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner Wednesday.

The Community Impact Award was presented to Coffeyville Community College, Columbus Campus at the annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner Wednesday.

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The Community Impact Award

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Columbus Firefighters responded to assist with two structure fires late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Despite efforts by crews on scene, both structures were a total loss. Photo courtesy of Columbus Fire Department.

Columbus Firefighters responded to assist with two structure fires late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Despite efforts by crews on scene, both structures were a total loss. Photo courtesy of Columbus Fire Department.

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Late night structure fires destroy two area homes

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Two structure fires kept local departments busy Tuesday night, January 27.At approximately 10:16 p.m., Columbus Fire Department was dispatched to assist Lola Fire Department in the area of Southwest 120th Road and Southwest Messer Road for a fully involved structure fire.

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Thursday, January 29, 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.

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Tips to help make habits stick

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Monday, January 26, 2026
As we settle into the new year, many of us are working to maintain resolutions to eat better, lose weight, or reduce screen time. Historically, millions of Americans make resolutions that eventually fall by the wayside as the year goes on.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, January 26, 2026
Jessie Christopher Fetzer, 33, was arrested Monday by Galena Police officers on charges of driving while suspended, vehicle liability insurance required and interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resistNathan Eugene Williams, 31, was arrested Thursday by Galena Police officers on...

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Real Estate transfers

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Monday, January 26, 2026
James Herman Huffman and Willa Mae Huffman, Anderson, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at 713 South Highschool, Columbus, to Mark O. Richards and Kathy A. Richards, Columbus. The deed was recorded January 20, 2026.
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