First rocket launched March 16, 1926 in Auburn, Mass.

Tuesday, March 16 The 75th day of the year 290 days left Today in History Today in History The first man to give hope to dreams of space travel is American Robert H. Goddard, who successfully launches the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket at Auburn, Massachusetts, on March 16, 1926.

Cherokee County continues to be one of the lowest loss employers

Cherokee County continues to be one of the lowest loss employers among the counties in Kansas.

Ice House program returns to Columbus

The 8-week Ice House Entrepreneurship Program starts next week on March 25. This program is designed to help participants develop their entrepreneurial mindset. The course will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m.

Columbus Public Library board March meeting

The March 8 meeting of the Columbus Public Library was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by President Curtis Wheatley. Also present were board members: Becky Shearburn, Becky Glover, Kelly Walters, Linda Griffitt, Jessica Rider, and Maggie Mooney.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Kyle Wayne Myers, 43, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of disorderly conduct and is being held in lieu of $75 bail. Lynn Lee Ball, 55, was arrested Saturday by Weir Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and was released on $500 bail.

Travel, tourism activities beneficial to Columbus

In a normal year, billions of dollars in economic impact, millions of dollars in payroll and thousands of jobs for Kansas – the numbers impact our state from corner to corner.

LCS Bear Cubs repeat as academic champions

Life Christian School in Columbus’ Junior Division Bear Cubs repeated as Midstates Christian League Academic Champions recently for the 31st time in the 34-year history of the event.