Water bill late fee after February 15

Delivery of the Columbus city utility bills apparently began on Saturday by the Columbus Post office. Columbus City Utility customers are reminded there will be charged a late fee if their bills are not paid on or before February 15.

Trolley rejected by museum board

Apparently, the Columbus Trolley has not found a home at the Columbus Museum. According to Museum Board President Ron Holmes he had told city officials they could not put the city owned Columbus Trolley on the Museum property.

Primary election info for local voters

In Cherokee County members of both major political parties will have four choices for president at the March 19, primary election.

Cemetery bridge closed for rebuild

The century old Wyandotte Road Bridge across Brush Creek east of US 69 will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, February 15.

Pittsburg casino sees January revenue drop

The Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg reported a decrease in January 2024 revenue compared to last year’s revenue. They reported $2,882,317 for 2024 a drop of over $534,323 when compared to January 2023.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, February 13 •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome. •Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 6 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall Building. •City of Roseland Council meets at City Hall at 7 p.m. •Imagine Columbus meets at...