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Labette County Jail Report

Whitney Lane Smith, 34, was arrested Thursday by Kansas Highway Patrol troopers on charges of driving under the influence and was assessed a bond of $1,608.

United States forces launch invasion of Puerto Rico

Sunday, July 25 The 206th day of the year 159 days left Today in history During the Spanish-American War, U.S. forces launch their invasion of Puerto Rico, the 108-mile-long, 40-mile-wide island that was one of Spain’s two principal possessions in the Caribbean.

School Hours & Buildings

Park School Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade Time - 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Highland School Second and Third Grade Time - 8 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Central School Fourth thru eighth Grade Time - 8 a.m.-3:05 p.m. CUHS Grades 9 thru 12 8 a.m.-3 p.m. *Times may vary depending on the school.

Breakfast & Lunch Prices

Breakfast Students PreK thru 12: Free Adults: $2.75 Lunch Students PreK thru 8: Free Students 9 thru 12: Free Adults: $4.50

2021-2022 Enrollment

Any child who will be five years old on or before August 31, 2021 is eligible to attend kindergarten this year. If your child is not pre-enrolled, please bring his or her state birth certificate with you to enrollment.

Student Fees

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CALENDAR

Monday, July 26 •Cherokee County Commissioners meet in Room 109 of County Courthouse 9 a.m. This meeting will be livestreamed over citylinktv.com on the News Report Channel and archived for later viewing. This is an in person meeting only. •Columbus City Court meets in City Council Chamber at 4 p.
The Grand Champion Beef

The Grand Champion Beef

The Grand Champion Beef

The Grand Champion Beef was shown for the second year in a row by Hannah Helwig of the Lone Elm Beavers 4-H Club. Hanna received a $3,000 premium from Crossland Construction Company represented by Brad Wells. Helwig also showed the Grand Champion feeder beef and was the Grand Champion Beef Showman.