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Kansas Department of Transportation

News Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021
Kansas Department of Transportation workers were painting warnings on the roadway at Kansas Highway 7 and U.S. 160 that tell drivers there is a stop sign ahead. Local officials had requested “rumble strips” be put in place as there are on other four-way stops on Highway 7.
Anna Head looks of the flags noting tobacco waste in a single area. She is leading a program to help keep tobacco waste from the parks in the community.

Anna Head looks of the flags noting tobacco waste in a single area. She is leading a program to help keep tobacco waste from the parks in the community.

Local Girl Scout leads anti-smoking campaign

News Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021
If you think smoking is part of a bygone, “Mad Men” era, think again. Young people, in particular, are still very much at risk. Every day in the United States more than 2,600 youth under age 18 smoke their first cigarette, and nearly 600 youth under age 18 become daily smokers.

Pittsburg casino revenue increases over last year

News Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021
The revenue of Kansas Crossing Casino increased again in June 2021 over the 2020 comparable month. The Pittsburg casino reported a revenue of $2,950,766 with Cherokee County receiving $29,507.66 for the month of June. In 2020 Cherokee County received $24,023.

KDOT warning is painted on road

News Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021
Concerns by city and county officials about the high number of accidents and near accidents on Highway K-7 and U.S. 160 brought action by the Kansas Department of Transportation. However, it is thought the local officials might feel the action was less than needed to make the intersection safer.

Prizeweek Puzzle consolation winner

News Staff
Monday, July 12, 2021
Having won the consolation prize in the Prizeweek Puzzle several times Jack Grant has done so again. Missing just one of the preferred answers Grant topped all entries but the grand prize remains un touched. He may pick-up his $10 consolation prize at the News-Report office.

Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, July 9, 2021
District Court Judge Oliver Kent Lynch Monday, July 12 10 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Ricky A. Hood, status conference (criminal) 10 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Ricky A. Hood, scheduling conference (criminal) 10 a.m. –Julie L. Lorenz vs. Daley O Frazee Estate, et al, hearing, (civil) 11 a.m.

City of Columbus Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, July 9, 2021
The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, July 12 at 4 p.m. Shaeley L. Applegate, 21, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on charges of running at large, vicious animal and vaccines required.

Area Accident Report

News Staff
Friday, July 9, 2021
A one vehicle accident occurred July 7 at approximately 7:14 a.m. on US Highway 69 at milepost 98 or 2,140 feet east of 1800 Road in Linn County. A 2008 Ford SUV driven by Cody D. Siegel, 35, Cherokee, was traveling north on US Highway 69.

Feeling like you belong is important

Trinity Adoremos
Friday, July 9, 2021
Feeling like you belong in a town is important. Such as the people in the community making you feel welcomed and wanted. When you feel accepted and loved in a community you will want to be with the people, at gatherings, and socializing. In our town, we all know each other like family.
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