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Annual FB contest makes season debut

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Friday, August 28, 2026

As cooler weather approaches so do the brightly shining lights that adorn high school football stadiums across Kansas on Friday nights.The first games are set to kick-off a week from this evening.Oops...In the Friday August 21 issue of the Columbus News-Report, it was incorrectly reported that the...

Akissa French carried the American Flag into the arena during the Baxter Springs Saddle Club rodeo held recently. Courtesy photo.

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Akissa French

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Friday, August 28, 2026

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Baxter Springs approves 2027 budget

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Friday, August 28, 2026

With a unanimous vote, members of the Baxter Springs City Council approved an $11,308,791 budget for 2027 at their public hearing Tuesday evening.Following the opening of the public hearing, City Treasurer DeAnn Hill provided copies of the proposed budget to each council member noting no changes to...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Lindy Leann Kirkwood, 44, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant, two warrants, possession of certain stimulants and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and is being held without...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, August 28, 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.

Residents flooded the district courtroom Monday morning in attendance of what was originally planned as a public hearing on exceeding the revenue neutral rate. Cherokee County Commissioners Jack Garner, Cory Moates and Myra Frazier (above) engaged with an audience of more than 100 residents (below), hearing concerns on a potential budget increase for 2027.

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Residents flooded

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Cherokee County approves comprehensive plan

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

After more than two months, Cherokee County Commissioners approved the Comprehensive Plan recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission June 10.The 107 page document outlines topics from future land use to parks, recreation and tourism, with specific chapters dedicated to renewable energy and...

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Commissioners shave budgets

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

More than 100 citizens, anticipating public hearings on the county’s revenue neutral rate and 2027 budgets, were met with a statement read by County Counselor Ethan Manke.“The board of Cherokee County Commissioners is committed to open, transparent, and public involved governance in all matters...

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Columbus condemns blight property

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Two properties in the City of Columbus were brought before the council for condemnation at their regular meeting on August 17.Code Enforcement Officer Gary Holt brought the property located at 515 West Olive Street before the council for condemnation.According to officer Holt, the property has seen...

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Honor an area veteran for America’s 250th birthday

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The 250th Birthday of America is a great time to think about recognizing veterans. The Columbus Veterans Memorial is located at the northeast corner of the square by the Cherokee County Court House in Columbus. Granite pavers will be engraved honoring veterans.

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