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County approves pay rate increases

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Many Cherokee County Road and Bridge employees are in jubilation over a one dollar per hour pay raise across the department. The increase was approved at the July 20 commissioners meeting.

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Council changes pool manager job description

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
It is difficult to beat the refreshing activities of the local pool in the heat of summer, but hiring qualified staff to manage it is becoming increasingly difficult for the City of Columbus.
The Grand Champion Market Goat brought in a $1,600 premium during the Cherokee County Livestock Auction. Easton Haywood, Lone Elm Beavers 4-H club is the owner of the goat. The premium was paid by Columbus Veterinary Clinic, represented by Dr. Kurtis Gregory.

The Grand Champion Market Goat brought in a $1,600 premium during the Cherokee County Livestock Auction. Easton Haywood, Lone Elm Beavers 4-H club is the owner of the goat. The premium was paid by Columbus Veterinary Clinic, represented by Dr. Kurtis Gregory.

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The Grand Champion Market Goat

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Area first responders participated in an active threat training event recently. Courtesy photo.

Area first responders participated in an active threat training event recently. Courtesy photo.

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First responders receive active threat training

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Cherokee County EMS conducted training for fire fighters, EMS and law enforcement from agencies throughout Cherokee County.The focus of the training was on the response to an active threat event.
Rylee Heistand’s Grand Champion Feeder Calf brought in a $1,700 premium during the livestock auction at the Cherokee County Fair. The premium was paid by CrawKan Telephone Cooperative, represented by Nick Bole. Heistand is a member of the Spring Valley Sparkler 4-H club.

Rylee Heistand’s Grand Champion Feeder Calf brought in a $1,700 premium during the livestock auction at the Cherokee County Fair. The premium was paid by CrawKan Telephone Cooperative, represented by Nick Bole. Heistand is a member of the Spring Valley Sparkler 4-H club.

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Rylee Heistand’s Grand Champion Feeder

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, July 24, 2026
Cameron John Snyder, 32, was arrested Tuesday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit preliminary breath or saliva test and was released on $1,345 bail.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff
Friday, July 24, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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Casino revenue falls short in June

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Friday, July 24, 2026
Closing out their fiscal year, which runs from July to June, Kansas Crossing Casino saw just a one percent increase in revenue over their previous fiscal year despite a decrease in June revenues year over year.Casino revenue for June 2026 came to a total of $3,093,932.43, a drop of $284,452.
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