Baxter rodeo royalty contestants

The Baxter Springs 56th annual rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3.Joy Marie Owens is running for princess at the Baxter Springs Rodeo.Her hobbies include cooking, sewing, fishing, riding her horse Shea with her aunt, hanging out with friends and playing in the water.Owens is the...

Come, go party set for Huffman’s 90th birthday

A come and go birthday party is planned for Melvin Huffman He is turning 90 July 31.The community is invited to join in a special birthday celebration Sunday, August 4, from 1 p.m.4 p.m.No gifts just smiling faces.The party will be held at the Weir Senior Citizen building, 108 N Lincoln Street in...

Spring 2024 WSU dean’s list announced

Wichita State University has announced the names students who were on the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for spring 2024.Students from Columbus named to the list include Kendra M. Cookson, Talyn L. Perry, Gracie L. Rolls, Tysie Z. Smith From Baxter Springs Peyton Q. Herrenbruck and from Riverton Camryn P....

Local students graduate from Wichita State

Local students completed degrees at Wichita State University in spring 2024.Students from Columbus include Sydney R. Abram, Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Educ Apprentice, Magna Cum Laude and Talyn L. Perry, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Sci and Disorders, Magna Cum Laude.From...

Robinson celebrates 35 years with KDOT

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced milestones for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in August. Laurence Robinson, Highway Maintenance Superintendent, Columbus will be celebrating 35 years with KDOT.

PSU to celebrate 110 years of Catholic campus ministry

The St. Pius X Catholic Student Center in Pittsburg will host an alumni event in Wichita to celebrate over 110 years of Catholic campus ministry on the Pittsburg State University campus.

Cherokee County pedal tractor pull winners announced

Winners of the Farm Bureau junior pedal pull four your old division included third place Ellis Sooter, first place trophy winner Jessee King and second place Andrew Holden.

Ribbons awarded to entrants at annual pre-fair foods show

Elizabeth King presented a number of items in the annual food show. She received purple ribbons for each of her entries including a spiral bread loaf and jars of jam.

Girl Scout kitchen opens

Nothing says Cherokee County Fair like the Girl Scout House Fair Kitchen.For over 75 years the Girl Scout House has been “the” place to eat during fair week.This year, Cassy Spoonemore and Kim Liman will be the Volunteer Service Coordinators for the project.In the past they have served 5,000 meals...

County receives grant for body-cams

Justice and Security Strategies announced earlier this month that through its joint program with the United States Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Cherokee County Kansas Sheriff’s Office is one of only 40 Sheriff’s Offices across the country who have been selected for...