White House burned in retaliation by British troops

Tuesday, August 24 The 236th day of the year 129 days left Today in history On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812 between the United States and England, British troops enter Washington, D.C.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Racheal Turnbough, 32, was arrested Tuesday by Galena Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $406 bail.

City of Columbus Court News

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, August 23 at 4 p.m. Kristina Ann Andrews, 36, Columbus, appeared for trial on charges of animal running at large.

USDA to invest $5.19 million in infrastruction

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting State Director for Rural Development Kansas Dan Fischer has announced that USDA is investing $5.19 million to build infrastructure to expand the availability of higher-blend renewable biofuels through three projects in Kansas.

Cherokee County Commissisoners August 9 meeting minutes

At 9 a.m. Monday August 9 Chairman Corey Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Commission to order in room #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 West Maple, Columbus Kansas.

Area Accident Report

A one-vehicle accident occurred Sunday, August 22 at approximately 6:30 p.m. two miles west of Crestline Junction on Highway U69. Reports indicate a 2013 Jeep Wrangler driven by Katherine A. Rogers, 42, Carthage, Mo., was traveling south on Highway U69 when it left the roadway to the north.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Thursday, August 26 9 a.m. – State of Kansas DCF, etal., petitioner vs. Brandon Lane Lewis etal., motion, (domestic) 9:15 a.m. – Michael Dru Weaver, petitioner vs. Kaynee Lynn Weaver respondent , motion, (domestic) 9:30 a.m. – Tamara Kay Messinger, petitioner vs.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 ßa.m.-5 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon Masks will be required. 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Columbus Public Library Hours

The Columbus Public Library will be open to the public, with a five person limit. Mondays 9 p.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. By appointment only. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.

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.