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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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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Residents foot county tax bill

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
It’s rare for property owned by a municipality to have taxes levied against it, it is even more rare for private individuals to willingly pay those taxes; however, a unicorn of that rarity has occurred in Cherokee County.At the regular meeting of the Cherokee County Commissioners on Monday, County...

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KDWP offers special hunts program

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Hunters looking for unique opportunities on public and private lands across Kansas can apply for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Special Hunts program in July.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office

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The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office received the 2026 KDOT Platinum Community Traffic Safety Award—the highest level of recognition presented through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Community Traffic Safety Awards Program.

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Burglary suspect arrested in Galena

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
With the help of Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies, Galena Police officers arrested the suspect in a burglary Monday.Galena Police officers were dispatched to 112 East 13th in Galena to investigate a burglary that had occurred.
Elizabeth King and Samuel King members of Heritage Youth Association participated in the Hunt Seat Under Saddle class at the Cherokee County pre-fair horse show Saturday, July 11.

Elizabeth King and Samuel King members of Heritage Youth Association participated in the Hunt Seat Under Saddle class at the Cherokee County pre-fair horse show Saturday, July 11.

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Elizabeth King

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Columbus Public Library Hours

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

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Johnston Public Library Hours

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.
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