Is life insurance necessary?

Thinking about our own death is not something most of us enjoy. We often question the need for life insurance, especially at a young age.

Locally grown produce is a flavorful option

The sun is shining, and the heat of summer is creeping in. As the seasons change, the produce in your area is also changing.

Nothing says Fourth of July more than

Nothing says Fourth of July more than an abundance of American Flags being displayed throughout the community. Wednesday afternoon the Baxter Springs Kiwanis Club members were busy planting the flags in advance of the July 4 holiday.

Emergency crews responded

Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Maple Street and Pennsylvania Avenue July 2, for a reported vehicle collision with unknown injuries.

Cherokee County Jail Report

William Chad Long, 41, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on a warrant and is being held in lieu of $300 bail.Sheldon Cordale Turner, 28, was arrested Wednesday by Galena Police officers on nine counts of electronic solicitation; with a child between 14 and 16 and is being...

labette County Jail Report

Johnathan Matthew Banning-Norris, 22, was arrested Wednesday by Oswego Police officers on charges failure to appear and was released on $418.50 bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Labette County Sheriff’s Department and includes arrests made by the Chetopa Police...

Freedom Fest tomorrow in Columbus City Park

The Columbus Fire Department annual Freedom Fest will be held Saturday, July 6, with the kick-off 5K run beginning at 7 a.m. at the Columbus Park and ending at with the fireworks show beginning at 9:15 p.m. The annual July Fourth run will be sponsored this year by the CUHS Softball team.Later in...