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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Cherokee County Court Docket

News Staff

Tuesday, June 23, 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. They are also subject to change or cancellation without notice.

A framed antique American flag features 13 stars, just like the original design approved by the Continental Congress.Photo Credit: Morphy Auctions (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Continental Congress establishes United States flag design

Terry Kovel

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Continental Congress established the design of the United States flag on June 14, 1776.

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Commission accepts EPA reimbursment

News Staff

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Following lengthy discussions with a representative of the US Environmental Protection Agency Monday morning, Cherokee County Commissioners agreed to accept the agency’s offer of $20,305.06 as a reimbursement for the county’s restoration efforts on Southeast Blackjack and Southeast 90th Street.

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Kansas attorney is confirmed by Senate

Tim Carpenter Kansas Reflector

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The U.S. Senate confirmed on a party-line vote one of three Kansans nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as judges in U.S. District Court.Nominee Jeff Kuhlman, an attorney from Great Bend, was confirmed 52-46 by the U.S. Senate.

Many visitors are flocking to The Mother Road this year in celebration of it’s 100th birthday. Rainbow Bridge was one of several stops made by a caravan traveling from Oklahoma to Missouri on Friday afternoon. Outside of the caravan, many international travelers stopped by Route 66 on their way to watch the FIFA World Cub being held in Kansas City.

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Many visitors are flocking to The Mother Road

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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Columbus boil order rescinded

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The boil order instituted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment following a major water leak in Columbus on June 15 has been rescinded.Rescinding of the order was announced last week after being in place for only four days.

US Senator Dr. Roger Marshall visited with Farmer’s Co-operative General Manager Matt Case on Friday June 19. Case gave a tour of the co-operative’s Agronomy location south of Columbus, including the $5 Million addition to the fertilizer plant.

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US Senator Dr. Roger Marshall

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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SEKCAP offers rental assistance

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Applications for the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program will begin Thursday, June 25 by the Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEK-CAP).

Barbara Schultz Evans

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Memories made for children’s books

News Staff

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

A sixth installment of the children’s book series The Lucky 13 Adventures has officially been released by Chetopa author Barbara Shultz Evans.Evans was born and raised in Chetopa, the fourth of thirteen children born to Lydia and Aubury Shultz.

High winds caused a damaged

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High winds caused a damaged

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Friday, June 19, 2026

High winds caused a damaged powerline to spark a ditch fire Wednesday afternoon east of Columbus. Firefighters were able to quickly contain and eliminate the fire, allowing crews with Liberty Electric to begin repairs.

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