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K-9 alert leads to narcotics seizure

News Staff
Monday, April 26, 2021
After a weekend traffic stop, a Galena man is facing felony drug charges. Just after 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, a Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the Galena city limits.

Prizeweek consolation winner

News Staff
Monday, April 26, 2021
The drought of a grand prize winner continues as the Prizeweek Puzzle once again has stumped the players. Katy Hays is the consolation winner of the $10 in Columbus Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificates, spendable as cash at any of the members.
Davis retires after 40 years at Post Office

Davis retires after 40 years at Post Office

Davis retires after 40 years at Post Office

News Staff
Monday, April 26, 2021
Beginning his postal career in April 1987 Steve Davis spent his last day on the route on Friday and says he will spend his days gardening, fishing and watching grandkids sports. Davis started his first six years as a substitute carrier on Columbus Route 1 while learning routes 2,3, and four.

Unaccounted costs: Nutrients in hay

James Coover
Friday, April 23, 2021
Hay is not cheap, then again, neither is grain right now, but often the full cost of hay goes under realized. Much of the value in hay remains in unaccounted soil nutrients that is removed from hay fields and is redistributed in over wintering pastures or concentrated in lots.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Friday, April 23, 2021
Yvette Michell Calyer, 42, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.

City of Columbus Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, April 23, 2021
The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, April 26 at 4 p.m. Cyrus Balkom, Columbus, is scheduled for diversion review on a charge of battery. Maleah N.
Peterson Farm concert at Weir Baptist Camp

Peterson Farm concert at Weir Baptist Camp

Peterson Farm concert at Weir Baptist Camp

News Staff
Friday, April 23, 2021
Southeast High School FFA will present a Peterson Farm Brothers performance Sunday, April 25 at the Weir Baptist Camp, 1148 KS-103, Weir. Admission to the performance is free. At 5 p.m.

Kansas Legislation Information Hotline

News Staff
Friday, April 23, 2021
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.
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