Oklahoma man jailed on burglary charges

After a burglary in progress at a church near Melrose in Southwest Cherokee County was reported Wednesday afternoon, a Weatherford, Okla., man is in custody.Upon their arrival at the church, deputies encountered 52-year-old Aaron Cole, who allegedly entered through a broken window.During their...

Retirees have 100 years combined service

Three long-time educators were recognized for their total of 100 years of service to the Columbus USD493 at the annual retirement breakfast on Friday as the school year came to a close.Speaking to the district employees Superintendent Dr. Brian Smith, said this had been a year of change for the...

Superintendent Dr. Brian Smith

Superintendent Dr. Brian Smith recognized the retiring teacher Shari Napier, during the recognition breakfast on Friday. He noted that he and Shari had been in school together before she taught for 36 years in the local district.

labette County Jail Report

Dustin Dale Searles, 52, was arrested Sunday for Neosho County on a warrant and charges of possession of marijuana and possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug or certain stimulant and was released on S7,908 bail.Edward Robert Murley, 43, was arrested Friday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Tariq Saeed Al-qhatoni, 30, was arrested Saturday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of domestic battery; knowing or reckless bodily harm and is being held in lieu of $2,500 bail.Bethany Jowan Pratt, 43, was arrested Saturday by Columbus Police officers on a warrant and was released...

Ticks can transmit many diseases to livestock

Ticks transmit many microbial disease agents to livestock and companion animals. They can be debilitating and sometimes fatal to the host. All stages of ticks are exclusively parasitic. Ticks will take three bloodmeals throughout development from three different hosts.

KDOT to begin resurfacing

Resurfacing projects on U.S. 160 and K-101 will begin the week of June 3 according to The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).