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Sheriff’s office has busy month

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
With Labor Day around the corner, officers across the state are patrolling and planning for the last segment of the Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).Most area police...

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Salt costs could be affected by tariffs

Anna Kaminski Kansas Reflector
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s temporary pause on 50-percent tariffs on Canada, Kansas Republican U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran urged the administration to “consider the consequences” of tariffs on Canadian salt imports, which are a crucial resource for winter road safety.Moran said Tuesday he was...
Columbus man arrested on drug charges

Columbus man arrested on drug charges

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Columbus man arrested on drug charges

Brian North
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
A narcotics search warrant was served Friday, by officers with the Columbus Police Department and Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.At approximately 6:30 p.m. August 28 officers executed the search warrant at a residence in the 400 block of South Pennsylvania Avenue, stemming from information...

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Cherokee County sets 2027 holiday schedule

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Commissioners rescinded a resolution passed last week setting the holiday schedule in accordance with the Kansas State Legislature.A new resolution, 192026, was passed Monday at the Commissioner’s meeting affirming the same 14 paid holidays as previous years for county em- ployees.The planned...
City of Columbus Foreman Justin Rogers works to compact the rock base placed before an asphalt patch was placed on North Kansas Avenue just outside the public works main gate.

City of Columbus Foreman Justin Rogers works to compact the rock base placed before an asphalt patch was placed on North Kansas Avenue just outside the public works main gate.

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The public works

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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.

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Bid approved to pave Highway 96

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Friday, August 28, 2026
Recent changes with the Kansas Department of Transportation has gifted the maintenance and upkeep of US 96 east of Crestline to Cherokee County.Cherokee County Commissioners received two bids to re-pave the recently acquired highway with a 1.5 inch overlay.The winning bidder, Bettis Asphalt,...

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Deer season open for youth, disabled

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Friday, August 28, 2026
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks announced the 2026 deer hunting season which opens next Saturday, September 5 for youth and disabled hunters.Limited to just nine days, the youth and disabled only rifle season will run through September 13, immediately followed by Muzzle Loader and Archery...
At the May 18 City Council Meeting, Davis Real Estate was approved a Commercial Property Rehabilitation Grant of $5,000 for planned façade improvements to their office at 217 West Maple Street. The new façade has been finished with raw cedar posts supporting a new awning and freshly painted white siding.

At the May 18 City Council Meeting, Davis Real Estate was approved a Commercial Property Rehabilitation Grant of $5,000 for planned façade improvements to their office at 217 West Maple Street. The new façade has been finished with raw cedar posts supporting a new awning and freshly painted white siding.

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Davis Real Estate

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Friday, August 28, 2026
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