Chamber of Commerce members

Chamber of Commerce members welcomed a new business to the community Thursday.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Clifton-Paul Bycroft, 32, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of possession of certain stimulants and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and was released on $7,500 bailChad Eric Ashe, 41, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on...

Route 66 centennial kick-off in Galena

Though the centennial celebration of the opening of Route 66 is over a year away the official kick-off of the event occurred Friday afternoon in Galena.The unveiling of a new giant Route 66 sculpture took place following a meet and greet of the dignitaries including the president of the Oklahoma...

As part of National Police Week

As part of National Police Week, Cherokee County law enforcement agencies held our annual awards banquet in Baxter Springs earlier this week. Among those recognized were Deputies Garrett Gayoso and Lucas Ross, who in 2023, had responded to a call involving a disturbance with a firearm.

Local man on first place concrete canoe team

The Kansas State University Concrete Canoe team took first place at its regional competition at the Mid-America Student Symposium hosted by Missouri University of Science and Technology in April.The team included Keegan Harris a sophomore in construction science management from Columbus.

The Columbus High School

The Columbus High School graduation Saturday drew a full house of happy seniors and their families and friends to the High School Gymnasium for the joyous occasion. This was the 124th graduating class from Columbus High School.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Tommy McNeer Bailey, 43, was arrested Wednesday by Quapaw Marshals on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and is being held without bail.Seaniece Kelly Irene Davis, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated assault with a...