Cherokee County Jail Report

Kyle Wayne Myers, 47, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of criminal damage to property and is being held without bail.Alexandria Renee Kloer, 28, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center Wednesday on a court ordered commitment.Laura Lynn Crews,...

Labette County Jail Report

Aaron George Loewe, 38, was arrested Thursday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of abuse of a child and aggravated endangering a child; reckless situation to child under age 18 and is being held without bail.Melinda Sue Knox, 45, was arrested Thursday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of...

Columbus City Council Minutes

AttendanceThe City Council of Columbus, Kansas met April 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Kathy Doherty, Laura Epler, Tom Pryor, and Misty Spear.

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.

Organic material helps prevent a crust layer

What to do about a hard crust layer on the soil surfaceHeavy downpours of rain often lead to soil crusting. Intense rainfall can disperse soil into small particles. When the soil dries quickly it seals the particles together, creating a concrete-like layer.

SE valedictorian offers gratitude for support

Good afternoon, and welcome to our families, teachers, and friends who have supported us through the last four years—and of course, to the Class of 2025.

Members of the Columbus Unified High School Concert Band

Members of the Columbus Unified High School Concert Band were chosen by audition earlier in the year to play with the Four State Honor Band. The all-day practice and evening performance took place Thursday at the Bicknell Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University.

CCPC signs contract for pre-zoning plan

A contract with Confluence Consulting was signed by the Cherokee County Planning Commission on Wednesday evening.During their regularly scheduled commission meeting the board discussed two options pre-sented to them by Confluence.The commission contracted for three public meetings and three work...