Galena Police Reports

Galena Police officers were dispatched to 702 E. 7th St. to investigate a report of criminal trespass; posted or locked and burglary; building is a nondwelling. Items reported stolen included a speaker and Garfield toys with an estimated value of $405.

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.

labette County Jail Report

Donavan Scott Showalter, 19, was arrested Sunday by Kansas Highway Patrol troopers on charges of driving while license cancelled, suspended or revoked and driving under the influence under age 21 and was released on $2,500 bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Labette...

September 19 set for 2024 Business, health EXPO

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO/Health Fair, 2024 will be letting the public know what is available in Cherokee County and Columbus.

Entry forms for Little Mister, Miss contest available

It is time to register your child or grandchild for the 2024 Little Mr. and Miss Columbus contest. It will be held during the Columbus Day Festival and hosted by Labette Bank.

Rules for Little Mister, Miss contest

Children ages three to five who reside in the Columbus USD #493 School District may enter the Little Mr and Miss Columbus contest by stopping by the Chamber office to register by Thursday, August 29.Each child must provide a wallet sized photo for a newspaper announcement of the contest, with the...

C of C says ‘thank you’ to fair board

On behalf of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce let us say “thank you” to the American Legion Fair Association for the work they did in putting together another great Cherokee County Fair.We know it is not just a snap of the finger to put he fair together and 2024 has had many challenges.

Compass Academy Network graduation

The graduation ceremony of the Compass Academy Network Enrichment Program was celebrated Friday afternoon in the Columbus High School auditorium.Thirty local middle school students finished the month long submersion into six different courses during the month of July.The graduation marks Compass...