Columbus pair charged following officers search

As the result of an investigation into suspected drug activity, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department executed a search warrant at a Columbus home Wednesday night. At approximately 9 p.m., the warrant was served at 1121 West Oak Street.

Cornogs in Israel when bombing began

When the explosions started and the bullets flew in Israel on Saturday morning a Columbus couple were being baptized in the Jordan River. Larry and Debie Cornog, had landed in Tel Aviv, starting what was to be a 12-day tour with the Freeman Advantage Club.

Labette County Jail Report

Todd Allen Peebles, 53, was arrested Saturday on a warrant for another county agency and is being held without bail. Dustin Loyd Sanders, 42, was arrested Thursday on a warrant for Kansas Department of Corrections and is being held without bail.

Cherokee County Court Docket

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.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Jenna Marie Daniel, 19, was arrested Sunday by Galena Police officers on charges of driver’s license; reproduce fraudulent driver’s license, driver’s license; fraudulent display, possession of certain hallucinogenic drugs and use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and is being...

Area Accident Report

A two-vehicle accident occurred October 5 at approximately 3:15 p.m. A 2014 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Cathy A. Andersen, 76, Columbus, was traveling west on Missouri 66 one half mile west of Joplin, Mo.

Galena Police LOG

Galena Police officers investigated a report of theft of property or services October 3 at 210 Turner. Items reported stolen included a key cutting machine, toilet auger, two ladders, nail gun, and two dollies valued at approximately $2,275.