Jazz band performance planned

“Now Showing”, a performance by the Columbus High School Jazz Band will run November 10 and 11. The curtain will go up at 7 p.m. each night. Skits and music from favorite movies will offer fun and entertainment for the entire family. There are sure to be loads of laughs.

Columbus Titan Band annual Zombie 5K run winners

Titan Band had their annual Zombie 5K Saturday, October 28. Winners in the boys age 19 and under division were Derek Krause, first place; third place Easton Long and second place, Levi Simpson. Titan Band had their annual Zombie 5K Saturday, October 28.

Veterans invited to ride LCC float

Labette Community College (LCC) would like to invite any veteran or those currently serving in the United States Armed Forces to ride on the LCC float for the Parsons Veterans Day Parade to be held Friday, November 10, at 9 a.m. LCC would like to take this time to honor American veterans for their...

Pleads guilty in federal court

A former Baxter Springs, man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday, October 30, to assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm in Indian Country, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson.

Galena Police LOG

Galena Police officers investigated a report of driving while suspended or revoked, possession of certain hallucinogenic drugs, use or possession of drug paraphernalia for use in the human body, vehicle liability insurance required, operating a car without an ignition interlock device, possession...

Are you killing your houseplants with kindness?

Houseplants brighten up any living space during the winter, but their health can turn on a dime for the most random reasons. There are four houseplant health variables that you can control – temperature, humidity, light, and water.

Sheriff’s office completes registered offenders compliance check

Investigators with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office recently coordinated a county-wide Compliance Operation on Registered Offenders. “Our investigators and offender registration manager work closely to ensure offenders required to register in our county, do so.

Boil order in effect for RWD 3

A boil advisory for customers of Cherokee County Rural Water District #3 has been issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

Nominations sought for annual Chris Award

It is now time to nominate a member of the community for the annual Columbus Chris Award by December 30. If a person is not nominated, they can’t win.