Galena Police Reports

Galena Police officers were dispatched to 210 Turner Dr. to investigate a report of giving a worthless check.

Dems shocked by Groves’ decision

Sheriff David Groves said Thursday he may not resign his position and could possibly remain in office until after the November election.

Large turnout for city plan meeting

The larger than expected turnout to hear the introduction to building a comprehensive plan for the city were somewhat surprised themselves.They were asked to be directly involved in putting the plan in place.Through the use of a QR -code on the screen they could tap into the program and put their...

Noted artist creates piece for Carona Depot

The Carona Memories print is a limited edition from an original oil painting by noted Texas railroad artist John Winfield. It was commissioned by the Heart of the Heartlands Railroad Historical Society and denotes a typical day in Carona, Kansas circa 1950.

CUHS Band winners in concert

Columbus Concert Band members will perform the solos and ensembles they performed at the Regional and State contests at a recital Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m.The public is invited to attend.Immediately following the recital the CUHS Titan Concert Band and Jazz Band will perform their spring concert...

Cherokee County Jail Report

David Javier Rodriguez, 38, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of driving under the influence and possession of a firearm under the influence and was released on $5,000 bail.Mark Andrew Stroupe, 35, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of...

Weekend tornado outbreak wreaks havok across state

At least four people were injured and hundreds of buildings damaged after two tornadoes hit the Wichita, area Friday evening, officials said.Approximately 1,000 structures were damaged between Sedgwick County, where at least one tornado first formed, and Butler County.

Blackleg a preventable disease

Blackleg is a preventable, soilborne disease of both cattle and sheep. Caused by an anaerobic, soilborne bacterium, it’s almost always lethal.