CCED recognizes local businesses

Four Cherokee County businesses were recognized by the County Economic Development Corporation Wednesday morning at their annual awards breakfast.In presenting the awards Economic Development Board President Brian Smith noted the value of each of the business nominated were to the community.The...

Baxter water shortage

Due to drought conditions in the area the City of Baxter Springs has curtailed bulk water sales from their water plant.“We do not have a serious water problem yet, however the river level is very low and we need to take this action to prevent any further water restrictions,” said Mayor Kelly Abbott...

County Democrats will meet Thursday

The Cherokee County Democratic Party will meet at the Baxter Springs Pizza Hut Thursday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m.Normal business as well as new topics will be discussed. There are nineteen days until the election. There is still more to do.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Caden Francis Thul, 23, was arrested Saturday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and fail to drive in right lane on a four lane highway and was released on $2,500 bail.Joshua Robert La-Turner, 43, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement...

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.

cherokee county commissioners’ minutes

Vice-Chair Lorie Johnson called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

Columbus Land Bank board meeting minutes

Board Members Present: Matt Ross, Jennifer Thompson, Tyler Speer, Chad Epler, Tony Shearburn Board Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Mayor Grant Spieth, City Attorney Barbara Wright, City Administrator Jake Letner, City Clerk Ruth Hutley Chairman Matt Ross called the meeting to order at 4:30...