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City of Columbus Court News

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The following persons were scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, April 12 at 4 p.m. Brice Leroy Barrett, 19, Altus, Okla.

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News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Wednesday, April 14 •Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club meets Noon -1 p.m. at Van’s Steakhouse •Methodist Health Fund Senior Exercise 10 a.m. at the Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas. Pat Niggemann, leader. •Columbus Chamber of Commerce meets at noon.
Disc golf draws area players

Disc golf draws area players

Disc golf draws area players

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The first Columbus Classic disc golf benefit tournament for Titan Kids was held Saturday, April 10, at the Columbus City Park. 35 golfers from Columbus, Pittsburg, Miami, Parsons, Joplin, and other towns competed in three divisions, Advanced, Senior, and Recreation.

Area pools seek summer lifeguards

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Imagine spending your summer lounging at the water’s edge in the warm summer sun and get paid for the joy. The summer swimming season is just around the corner and local municipalities are having a difficult time finding lifeguards for the summer.

Vehicle sales have increased in first quarter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
More than 6,900 vehicle ownership registrations have been handled by the Cherokee County Treasurers office in the first three months of 2021 County Treasurer Raven Elmore reported to the County Commissioners Monday.
Free food distribution event feeds thousands

Free food distribution event feeds thousands

Free food distribution event feeds thousands

News Staff
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Late last week, Sandi Friend learned of an opportunity to have a semi-trailer full of food and milk delivered to Cherokee County through the Farmers to Families Program.

Kansas Legislation information hotline

News Staff
Monday, April 12, 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.

Cherokee County Jail Report

News Staff
Monday, April 12, 2021
David Orland Vickers, 42, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and was released on $100 bail. James Leroy Bilke, 48, was arrested Saturday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on a warrant and is being held without bail.

Area Accident Report

News Staff
Monday, April 12, 2021
A one-vehicle accident occurred April 10 at approximately 6:19 a.m. A 2019 Mack semi tractor pulling a 2015 Vanguard trailer, driven by Mosezell Boone Jr., 55, North Kansas City, Mo., was traveling east on US Highway 400 when the driver experienced a medical event causing him to lose consciousness.
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