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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Friday, July 10, 2026
James Dale McNeely, 28, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held without bail.Kenneth Jacob Slankard, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Columbus Police officers on a warrant and is being held without bail.Shelby Lynn Robinson, 30,...

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Friday, July 10, 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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Labette County Jail Report

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Cheryl Diane Wilkerson, 62, was arrested Wednesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of distribute certain stimulant, unlawful obtain a prescription drug and possess paraphernalia and is being held without bail.The Information presented in this column is collected from the Labette County...
Fari royalty will be crowned Wednesday during Fair Week. Last year’s Queen and King were Addison Coke and Titus Woods, members of the Prairie Ramblers 4-H Club.

Fari royalty will be crowned Wednesday during Fair Week. Last year’s Queen and King were Addison Coke and Titus Woods, members of the Prairie Ramblers 4-H Club.

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Judges have rules to follow while interacting in the arena

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Friday, July 10, 2026
During the Fair, it isn’t only the 4-H, FFA and Heritage Youth Association members who have rules to follow. Judges for the various departments have rules they must follow as well.No one shall act as judge who is related to any person competing for a premium.

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Judges have rules to follow in arena

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Friday, July 10, 2026
following day, lights can be left on there later, if necessary). A 1 a.m. curfew will be in place with adults and superintendents coordinating this effort.
Nick Sarwinski plays all kinds of rock music. Anything from classic to modern and anywhere in between. Crowd favorites are a go-to. Audiences can expect a show filled with upbeat danceable songs with a passionate performance. Sarwinski will open the fair’s nightly entertainment Tuesday, July 14.

Nick Sarwinski plays all kinds of rock music. Anything from classic to modern and anywhere in between. Crowd favorites are a go-to. Audiences can expect a show filled with upbeat danceable songs with a passionate performance. Sarwinski will open the fair’s nightly entertainment Tuesday, July 14.

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Wednesday back by popular demand ‘Hit Bingo’

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Friday, July 10, 2026
For nearly a century the Cherokee County Fair has been the showplace for county youth in agriculture. Though in the past 100 years there have been changes in the fair’s entertainment.
The Vincents will be on the bandstand Thursday night of Fair Week. Be prepared for an unusual musical display.

The Vincents will be on the bandstand Thursday night of Fair Week. Be prepared for an unusual musical display.

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Thursday night features Kansas City band The Vincents

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Friday, July 10, 2026
A special attraction will hit the bandstand Thursday night. Fairgoers are in for a unique experience they likely won’t forget.The Vincents are led by bassist Chase McRoy, flat-pickin’ machine Dustin White, and drumming wild-man Kellan Moore.
No strangers to Cherokee County, Eastern Heights will return to this year’s County Fair. Performing a mix of classic country, rock and roll, R and B and original music, the band will take the stage Friday night.

No strangers to Cherokee County, Eastern Heights will return to this year’s County Fair. Performing a mix of classic country, rock and roll, R and B and original music, the band will take the stage Friday night.

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Eastern Heights returns to Fair

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Eastern Heights are a five piece American Country Variety band from Southwest Missouri. The band formed in 2015 from a collection of music loving, passionate, high energy musicians, who met performing in Branson, Mo.
Riverton native Dillon Leggett will be performing on the Bandstand Saturday. Courtesy photo.

Riverton native Dillon Leggett will be performing on the Bandstand Saturday. Courtesy photo.

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Riverton grad to perform Saturday

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Popular in area venues, Dillon Leggett, a multi-talented entertainer, will be performing at the Cherokee County Fair Friday, July 18.Leggett, a Riverton High School graduate, is a past winner of the Baxter Springs Idol contest and has performed locally at Brush Creek Golf and Grill.Leggett is an...
Luke Bell discusses his outfit with one of the judges during the annual 4-H Style Revue Saturday, June 27 at the Extension Office.

Luke Bell discusses his outfit with one of the judges during the annual 4-H Style Revue Saturday, June 27 at the Extension Office.

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Premium auction promotes learning for 4-H members

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Friday, July 10, 2026
What is the Livestock Premium Auction?Youth showing animals at the fair put time, effort, and money into their projects.They do this to learn how feeding and appropriately caring for animals can lead to quality meat products.Most often what they put into these animals is more than they will make...
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