Galena town marshal electrocuted
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This is the third segment in a series on the deaths of Cherokee County lawmen who died in the line of duty.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
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Newly elected Baxter Springs City Council members
Newly elected Baxter Springs City Council members
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Newly elected Baxter Springs City Council members were sworn in following the Council meeting on Tuesday evening. They include Jax Brumback, Don Schroeder, Nathan Turner and Casi Shaw
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Five new signs will welcome visitors to Baxter Springs during the Route 66 century birthday celebration years. Mayor Kelly Abbott told the council each of the cows horns are six foot long. One will be located at Rainbow Bridge.
Today is National Bootlegger’s Day
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National Bootlegger’s Day is January 17, the birthday of infamous bootlegger Al Capone.In the state’s early years, rich soil and wine making traditions brought to the region by European immigrants, Italians in particular, positioned eastern Kansas to rival California’s Wine Country.Instead, from...
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Columbus Public Library Hours
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Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Farm succession planning series begins
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A workshop series for men and women in agriculture will offer strategies to evaluate and improve farm estate and transition plans.“Leaving a Lasting Legacy for Midwestern Farmers: A Succession Planning Series,” will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. January 21, January 28, February 4 and February 11,...
Monday, January 13, 2025
Snow and slick roads contributed to this accident Thursday evening. The driver lost control and spun into Blue Mound Church on Highway 166. Courtesy photo.
Area Accident reports
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A two-vehicle injury accident occurred January 11 at 5:11 p.m. A 2015 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Brandon Jace Coltrane, 22, Cherokee, was traveling east on 520th. A 2014 Chevrolet Spark driven by Gennie A. Moeller, 31, was traveling south on 200th Street.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Labette County Jail Report
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Nicholas Daniel Porter, 41, was arrested Sunday by Chetopa Police officers on two counts of contempt of court; indirect-bond revocation and is being held without bail.Shane Alan Rice, 34, was arrested Saturday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of contempt of court; indirect-bond revocation and...
Monday, January 13, 2025
Cherokee County Jail Report
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Jacob Alvin James Youngblood, 38, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on a warrant, charges of failure to appear, unlawful registration, vehicle liability insurance required and driving while suspended and is being held in lieu of $3,000 bail.Scott Allen Thompson, 57, was...
Monday, January 13, 2025
cherokee county commissioners’ minutes
cherokee county commissioners’ minutes
Convene
Chair Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 8 a.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.
Monday, January 13, 2025
Cherokee County Court Docket
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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.
Monday, January 13, 2025