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Bruce Thompson, Amillia Hudson, Haddon Hall and Gus Hall were all recognized at the recent Life Christian awards ceremony. Each youngster memorized 90 Bible verses.

Bruce Thompson, Amillia Hudson, Haddon Hall and Gus Hall were all recognized at the recent Life Christian awards ceremony. Each youngster memorized 90 Bible verses.

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Life Christian students earn awards

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Monday, June 16, 2025
It was school year appreciation and recognition night at the Columbus Life Christian School as the student’s received recognition for their years work.Before the students were recognized for their work, the adults who donated their time and talent to the school and its programs were honored.Those...

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New county clerk takes oath of office

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Monday, June 16, 2025
The new Cherokee County Clerk, Taylor Brown, received notification late Thursday that Gov. Laura Kelly had made her appointment as County Clerk official.She was sworn in as the County Clerk on Friday by Judge Douglas Steele Friday morning and took over the office.Clerk Brown replaced Clerk Rebecca...

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Anne Frank exhibit stopping in Fort Scott

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Monday, June 16, 2025
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes is honored to announce the arrival of a powerful international traveling exhibit, Anne Frank: A History for Today, now in Fort Scott.This impactful exhibit, presented in partnership with the Anne Frank Center— official partner of the Anne Frank House in...

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Baxter man charged in child porn case

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Monday, June 16, 2025
A Baxter Springs man has been charged through criminal complaint in Wichita on allegations related to child sexual abuse materials.According to court documents, Kenneth Norman Baker, 41, of Baxter Springs is charged with one count of receipt of child pornography, one count of distribution of child...

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State recovers small amount of stolen funds

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Monday, June 16, 2025
A small percentage of funds stolen from Kansas’ unemployment system during the pandemic have been recovered, the state labor secretary says, but time is running out to find the rest.The Kansas Department of Labor processed hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent unemployment payments during...
Members of the Kansas Parks and Wildlife were busy at the West Mineral Eagles Kids Free Fishing Tournament on Saturday as gave a bag of fishing gifts to all of the tournament participants. Officers participating included David Jenkins and Connor Ossowski.

Members of the Kansas Parks and Wildlife were busy at the West Mineral Eagles Kids Free Fishing Tournament on Saturday as gave a bag of fishing gifts to all of the tournament participants. Officers participating included David Jenkins and Connor Ossowski.

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Members of the Kansas Parks and Wildlife

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Monday, June 16, 2025
The 49th annual West Mineral Eagles Kids Free Fishing Tournament held June 7 with more than 160 entries was a huge success. The winners in the 3 -6 age group Perch were first place Maverick Grant, third place Dawson Ely and Second place went to Maddox Grant.

The 49th annual West Mineral Eagles Kids Free Fishing Tournament held June 7 with more than 160 entries was a huge success. The winners in the 3 -6 age group Perch were first place Maverick Grant, third place Dawson Ely and Second place went to Maddox Grant.

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West Mineral Eagles Club hosts annual fishing tournament

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Monday, June 16, 2025
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