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Aiming for one of the small cups, Malco Wilkins tossed his ping pong ball in an effort to win a prize at the Park School carnival held before school let out for the summer.

Aiming for one of the small cups, Malco Wilkins tossed his ping pong ball in an effort to win a prize at the Park School carnival held before school let out for the summer.

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The Park School Carnival

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Friday, May 29, 2026
Baxter Springs Mayor Kelly Abbott was taking down the flags members of the Kiwanis Club had put up for Memorial Day. The club places flags around town for all patriotic celebrations.

Baxter Springs Mayor Kelly Abbott was taking down the flags members of the Kiwanis Club had put up for Memorial Day. The club places flags around town for all patriotic celebrations.

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Memorial Day

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Friday, May 29, 2026

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Columbus barber fighting cancer

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Friday, May 29, 2026
A well-known Columbus fixture and popular long-time barber, Ed Semonick, has been diagnosed with three forms of cancer. He recently had surgery to remove tongue cancer and had a feeding tube inserted. Doctors are now deciding procedures for the esophagus and stomach cancer.

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Huge weekend in Cherokee County

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Friday, May 29, 2026
The largest tourist attraction and 8th Wonder of Kansas is gearing up for a whole day of fun for children and adults alike hosting their annual Brutus Fest.

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Freedom Fest 2026 needs sponsorships

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Friday, May 29, 2026
The state of the annual Freedom Fest is tenuous. Freedom Fest 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, in Columbus City Park beginning at 5 p.m.Columbus Fire Department, who is coordinating the event has announced currently, the event is not fully funded.

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Columbus City Council minutes

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Monday, May 25, 2026
Attendance The City Council of Columbus, Kansas met April 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Laura Epler, Tom Pryor, Misty Spear, Steve Dunlap and Kathy Doherty (via Zoom).Council members absent: None.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, May 25, 2026
Patrick Allen Kincade, 18, was arrested Sunday by Weir Police officers on charges of reckless driving and three counts of endangering a child and was released on $1,740 bail.Lloyd Lee England, 54, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on a warrant and is being held without bail.

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Labette County Jail Report

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Monday, May 25, 2026
Charles Daniels Harlan, 48, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug and certain stimulants, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and possession of marijuana and was released on $10,000 bail.
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