Cherokee County Jail Report

Keith Wayne Borrego, 63, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery; physical contact with a deadly weapon, two counts of aggravated endangering a child under the age of 18 and criminal threat; cause terror,...

Third trimester is crucial state in cattle

Wendie Powell The third trimester of pregnancy is a crucial stage; the fetus is growing rapidly and it’s the last chance to improve body condition prior to birthing.

Labette County Jail Report

Michael Ray Dunnic, 51, was arrested Wednesday by Oswego Police officers on a warrant and was released on $468.50 bail.

CFSEK awards grants totalling over $1.5 million to non-profits

With the Columbus Community Foundation now joined with the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) the local group joined in the celebration of the awards. The CFSEK announced general grant funds totaling $1,522,239 to non-profits throughout the area.

Avoid accidents watch for deer

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies have been responding to an increase in vehicle crashes involving deer recently, as deer become more active this time of year.

Renovation of Davis Park completed

In 1996 the small park north of the Mercy Columbus Hospital was renamed and dedicated as the Stanley E. Davis—Lions Park. Sunday afternoon with the completion of a total make over project, including new sidewalks, new entry and the playground equipment the park was rededicated.

Former councilwoman dies in Joplin accident

Former Columbus City Council member and long-time business-woman Connie Bennett died Saturday. She suffered fatal injuries in an automobile accident at 11:30 Saturday morning in the parking lot of Sam’s Club store in Joplin, Missouri.