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Cherokee County Jail Report

Kenneth Kade Elmore, 41, was arrested Sunday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm, criminal threat and interference with law enforcement; obstruct or resist and is being held without bail.Melissa Kay Blessant, 46, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law...

Labette County Jail Report

Donnell Marchal Wright, 46, was arrested Thursday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked and maximum speed limits and was released on $745 bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Labette County Sheriff’s Department...

Cherokee County Court Docket

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.

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Tuesday, July 29•Kids Bean Mosaics at the Columbus Public Library 10 a.m. ages four and up.
For the fifth consecutive year Spring Valley Sparklers 4-H Club member Samantha Ohmart, the daughter of Bub and Angel Tate showed the top Feeder Calf that went through the premium sale. This was the second year in a row she showed the Grand Champion and received a $2,100 premium from this year Sally Davis Real Estate.

For the fifth consecutive year Spring Valley Sparklers 4-H Club member Samantha Ohmart, the daughter of Bub and Angel Tate showed the top Feeder Calf that went through the premium sale. This was the second year in a row she showed the Grand Champion and received a $2,100 premium from this year Sally Davis Real Estate.

Neil Hale award presented

Recipient of the Neil Hale award for all around high point youth in the 4-H Horse program for 2025 was presented to Violet Huddleston with her name being added to the travelling plaque.The award is named for, Hale, a supporter of the Cherokee County 4-H Horse program for nearly 50 years.

McCune appoints new council members

The resignations of three of the five McCune City Council members and the mayor, city clerk, superintendent, assistant superintendent and public works director were tendered last Tuesday.Leaving the Crawford County city closed and unable to conduct business.The resignations were related to alleged...
Judge Lori Bolton Fleming

Judge Lori Bolton Fleming

Judge Bolton to take seat on Appeals Court

Former District 11 Judge Lori Bolton Fleming will be sworn in as judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, before an invited audience in the Supreme Court courtroom in the Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka.Chief Judge Sarah Warner, Kansas Court of Appeals, will preside over...

Nominations sought for Baxter HofF

Nominations for the Baxter Springs Sports Hall of Fame will be accepted for the class of 2025, August 1 through September 1, according to the selection board.The deadline for submission is September 1, 2025.Forms are available on the Baxter Springs USD 508 website, and at the Board of Education...

Miners Hall program set

A special program at Miners Hall Museum “SEK’s Native Flora and Fauna” will be held Sunday, August 3 at 2 p.m. Looking ahead to the Wildflower Meadow and Butterfly Garden at the newly created Dragline Park, the public is invited to learn more about the effect these areas will have on local...

Johnston Public Library Hours

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.