Tips for back to school lunch routine
News Staff
Katherine Pinto Nutrition, Food Safety and Health Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictIt’s officially back-toschool time.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Labette County Jail Report
News Staff
Jackie Lou Wimp, 55, was arrested Thursday by Oswego Police officers on a warrant and was released.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Control birds early to prevent grape damage
Garden Talk
Protecting Grapes from Bird DamageAs grapes begin to soften, develop color, and accumulate sugar, birds pose a greater and greater risk of fruit damage.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Earliest manufactured games had educational purposes
Earliest manufactured games had educational purposes
Terry Kovel
As summer winds down and a new school year begins, it’s time to take on some intellectual challenges. That doesn’t mean giving up fun and games.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Whether you prefer cards, chess, checkers, or cribbage, the 19th-century Royal Cabinet of Games Set had you covered. Photo Credit: Fontaine’s Auction Gallery
Farm calendar dictated by conditions not date
Jackie Mundt, Pratt County Farmer And Rancher
As a kid, summer had very clear boundaries. It started Memorial Day and ended on Labor Day.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Real Estate transfers
News Staff
David E. Stanley, Joplin, Missouri, conveyed a deed to the property located at 1918 Park Avenue, Baxter Springs, to Steven and Katherine Tuggle, Baxter Springs.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
A near total lunar eclipse was visible to Cherokee County residents Thursday, August 27. This photo was taken near the eclipse’ peak at 11:12 p.m. Central Time from the sidewalk along 105 South Pennsylvania Avenue. For nearly three and a half hours the earth cast its shadow across the lunar surface.
A near total lunar eclipse was visible to Cherokee County residents Thursday
News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Kansas to receive $134 million in Meta settlement
Anna Kaminski Kansas Reflector
The parent company of social media platforms Facebook and Instagram agreed to one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in American history, paying $17.1 billion to most U.S. states and territories and promising to implement sweeping safety features to protect kids.Kansas Attorney...
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Paving begins today on old Highway 96
News Staff
Paving of final twomile stretch, just before the Missouri state line, of Old US Highway 96 is slated to begin today according to County Road and Bridge Superintendent JR Neal.The project was approved at the Commissioners’ regular meeting on August 24, at a price of $355,121.25 and only covers two...
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
School districts set budget hearings
News Staff
The four school districts that comprise Cherokee County have all set their budget and Revenue Neutral Rate hearings for the 2026-2027 school year.While the total budgets approved by each school district rely heavily on state funding, just a fraction of that total amount is paid for by Ad Valorem...
Tuesday, September 1, 2026