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Labette County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
Juan Carlos Limongi Andrade, 33, was arrested Sunday by Kansas Highway Patrol troopers on charges of driving a commercial vehicle in violation of out of service order and is being held without bail.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
Quaiden Lee Alexander, 22, was arrested on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and is being held without bail.Christopher Durall, 50, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on a warrant and was released on $211 bail.

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Real Estate transfers

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
Advantage Metals Recycling, LLC, Kansas City, conveyed a deed to the property located at 2466 Northwest Highway 7, Columbus, to Rodney King and Jayme King, Baxter Springs. The deed was recorded January 12, 2026.Estate of Steven R.
This vintage advertising poster promotes dry cleaning “the modern way,” but the process has certainly changed, becoming safer for workers and more environmentally friendly, since then. Photo Credit: Ripley Auctions (c)2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

This vintage advertising poster promotes dry cleaning “the modern way,” but the process has certainly changed, becoming safer for workers and more environmentally friendly, since then. Photo Credit: Ripley Auctions (c)2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Advertising poster invites reader to ‘enjoy these winter days’

Terry Kovel
Monday, January 19, 2026
This poster invites the reader to “Enjoy These Winter Days” with an illustration of a peaceful snow-covered path lined with trees. It’s not simply an encouragement to admire the beauty of nature, though; it also encourages the viewer to enjoy “your complete wardrobe dry cleaned in the modern manner.

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Managing children’s screen time is important

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
Michelle Broxterman Family and Child Development Extension Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictThese days, technology is everywhere. TVs, computers, phones, and other electronic devices are all competing for our kids’ attention.

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CALENDAR

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
Tuesday, January 20•Columbus Public Library Kids Create (first session) winter themed clay pinch pots. 3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Come and go sculpting fun. This is a two section workshop. Session two will be Monday January 26.•Baxter Springs American Legion Post 206 meets at 6:30 p.m.
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Post office burglary suspect arrested

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
A suspect has been arrested in the recent series of post office burglaries. Detectives with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office investigating the cases in West Mineral, Scammon and Weir, submitted their information to the Cherokee County Attorney’s office.

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Grant to provide post mastectomy resources

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
The Cherokee County Health Department has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas, Rita Bicknell Women’s Health Fund, Women’s Giving Circle Grant, to provide post-mastectomy bras and prosthetics to women located in the Cherokee County area.

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Former police lieutenant sentenced to KDOC

News Staff
Monday, January 19, 2026
A former Columbus City Police lieutenant who was arrested in 2024 on child sex offenses has been admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center awaiting transfer to Kansas Department of Corrections.David Justice, 57, was arrested in April 2024 after a year-long investigation.
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