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Local Democrat party hears from candidates

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Special speakers attended the Cherokee County Democratic Party opened their June meeting.The Pledge of Allegiance was said and the meeting was called to order by chairperson Janie Jarrett.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Tuesday, July 7, 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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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Max Lee Kovacevic, 19, was arrested Saturday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs, aggravated burglary, disorderly conduct, interference with law enforcement officer; obstruct or resist and criminal trespass and is being held without...
Light up the Sky event held at Kiwanis Park in Baxter Springs was a sea of red, white a blue as residents and visitors gathered to celebrate the nation’s Semiquincentennial. Cohen Moates, in the arms of his mother Josefina Moates, shows off his festive digs.

Light up the Sky event held at Kiwanis Park in Baxter Springs was a sea of red, white a blue as residents and visitors gathered to celebrate the nation’s Semiquincentennial. Cohen Moates, in the arms of his mother Josefina Moates, shows off his festive digs.

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Light up the Sky

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Former LEO receives 18 years in prison

Former LEO receives 18 years in prison

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Former LEO receives 18 years in prison

Garrett Gayso
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Former Cherokee County deputy Garrett Gayoso has been sentenced to 222 (over 18 years) months in prison for enticing a minor to create and send him child sexual abuse material (CSAM).According to court documents, Garrett Gayoso, 25, of Baxter Springs pleaded guilty to one count production of child...

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Local FDs get state funds

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Annual distributions to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs) were made last week by the Kansas Department of Insurance.Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $147,695.20 has been distributed among eight local FRAs throughout Cherokee County.FRAs in Baxter Springs, Columbus and...

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Commentary

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Hello neighbors, I suppose introductions are in order; though some of you may know me, many of you likely do not.My name is Thomas Niegisch.
Tom Thiele spent some time cleaning up the veterans memorial at the Cherokee County Courthouse recently. The monument was brightened up just in time for the holiday.

Tom Thiele spent some time cleaning up the veterans memorial at the Cherokee County Courthouse recently. The monument was brightened up just in time for the holiday.

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Tom Thiele

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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