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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Garrett Elliot Johnson, 22, was arrested Monday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs and is being held in lieu of $250 bail.Nikyiah Kayleen Johnson, 29, was arrested Monday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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.

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Commissioners hear road sign complaint

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The new metal road signs currently being installed under contract with a Kansas Department of Transportation grant in Cherokee County are not sitting too well with area farmers.Jeff Clark and Jared Tanner appeared at the July 8 Cherokee County Commission meeting to discuss the matter with the...

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Highway 69 to close south of Columbus

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
BNSF Railway plans to close and begin repairs on the U.S. 69 railroad crossing at the south city limits of Columbus Monday, on July 15. The crossing is expected to remain closed for three days, weather permitting. U.S. 69 will be closed at the work zone.

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Fired up by fireworks

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
At approximately 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 5, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 44 yearold Jeremy Maples, of Riverton.Maples was taken into custody on allegations of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after discharging several rounds from a firearm when he became upset about others...

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Economic Development discusses director spot

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
With the current Cherokee County Economic Development director, Dale Helwig, on the ballot as a candidate for State Representative, the board has had extensive discussions about which direction they should go in seeking a replacement.“I want everyone to know I want to continue to be involved,” said...

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Highland School becomes education center

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The oldest school building in a few short weeks will undergo quite a transformation.The historical Highland School, survivor of the 1938 Columbus Tornado, will become the Highland Education Center.With the completion of the new additions at Central School and the classes formerly at Highland moved...
Runners

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Runners

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Runners began the Columbus Firecracker 5K run on Country Road enjoying what some called the perfect runner’s morning. The event was successful in benefitting the Columbus Unified High School Softball program. Zach Nicoson was the overall male winner finishing the run in 21.08.
The youngsters

The youngsters

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The youngsters

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The youngsters enjoyed being able to walk under the spray from the fire truck during the Light up the Sky program in Kiwanis Park Friday evening. The program drew a good crowd again this year.
Full Throttle

Full Throttle

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Full Throttle

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Folks were treated to some well rounded entertainment by the local band “Full Throttle,” leading up to a well received fireworks show sponsored by the City of Baxter Springs.
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