New name tops football contest

A new name came out on top of the Columbus News-Report Football Contest in Week 4 as the legend, Warren Duley, missed just two games, number 14, Labette County 23, over KC Washington, 20 and number 16, Fort Scott 32, over Pittsburg 21.

Fugitive now in custody faces additional charges

After almost three days of searching, the escaped fugitive Terron Allen was taken into custody Thursday afternoon.Allen escaped police custody Monday, While being transported back to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center from Alabama.Allen slipped his handcuffs and fled from the transport...

Fall Homecoming

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Benjamin Allen Graham, 43, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of probation violation and is being held without bail.Daitin Wayne Sparks, 33, was arrested Sunday by Wyandotte Nation on two warrants and is being held in lieu of $5,000 bail.Bryan Allan Murray, 43, was...

Methods to choose quality childcare

Michelle Broxterman Family and Child Development Extension Agent, Wildcat Extension District,As expecting parents prepare to welcome a new baby, one of the most significant challenges they face is securing child care. Our nation is facing a child care shortage.