Cherokee County Jail Report

Roscoe Deen Crane, 43, was arrested Wednesday by Bureau of Indian Affairs on a warrant and is being held in lieu of $750 bail.Tucker Jonathen Allen McGinnis, 21, was arrested Tuesday by Galena Police officers on charges operating a car without an ignition interlock device and was released on $2,000...

Labette County Jail Report

Michael Keith Pollard, 51, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of theft of property or services and is being held in lieu of $10,000 bond.Renee Danielle Burks, 37, was arrested Monday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of...

Routines necessary for back to school

As summer comes to a close, families are shifting into a new school year. While the return to school is exciting, it can also bring busy mornings, pack+d schedules, and added stress.

Protecting children from extreme heat

Michelle Broxterman Family and Child Development Extension Agent, Wildcat Extension District By Chance Fields Family and Consumer Sciences Education Student Pittsburg State UniversitySummer is a great time for outdoor play, but high temperatures can also pose serious health risks for children.

Little Mister, Miss candidates sought

Candidates hoping to win the title of Little Mister or Miss Columbus have until the end of August to sign-up according to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.Applications can be picked up at Commerce Bank and will be accepted until August 31.Any child residing in the Columbus school district between...

Schools say ‘no phones’

Screen addicted youths across the State of Kansas may face new traumas following legislative action banning the use of cellphones in school.The bipartisan legislation was signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly in March and prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day and...

SBDC talks with Columbus Chamber

Kicking off their August board meeting Wednesday, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dacia Clark, a representative from the Pittsburg Small Business Development Center located at Pittsburg State University.The government funded organization works with a variety of businesses, assisting with...

Local blood drive planned Monday

There are few things that an individual can do that takes so little effort and has such a large impact as donating blood.Columbus community members will have the opportunity to do just that Monday, August 17.Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be at the Columbus Community Building from noon...

Columbus residents always know when it is the first day of school