Galena man held in custody after theft

Just before 2 a.m., Monday, deputies were dispatched to a farm outside of Baxter Springs when the property owner was alerted to someone trespassing. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered the suspects’ truck and a trailer, loaded with stolen property.

Absconder arrested inside Baxter hotel

A Chetopa man is back in custody in the Cherokee County Jail after being captured early Friday morning.

Museum to host Barbie Doll event

Things are looking pink at the Columbus Museum as the new Barbie movie has brought renewed interest in the .Museum’s large Barbie Doll collection.

Kentucky man shot, killed in McCune

At approximately 12:53 a.m. Monday, August 7, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from an individual who reported a shooting at 709 5th Street in McCune. The caller told dispatch her grandfather just shot her brother.

King Louie closing Baxter Springs plant

Employees at the King Louie garment manufacturing plant in Baxter Springs have been notified of the closing of the local operation. The last day of operation is to be September 29.

City water supply returns to normal

The water boil order issued by Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has been repealed. The order came following a pressure loss in the Columbus water tower caused when a pipe was ruptured by workmen.

USDA helps expand access to rural health care

Grants Will Benefit More Than 110,000 People in Rural Kansas TOPEKA, Kan., July 25, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that USDA is helping expanding access to health care for more than 110,000 rural Kansans.

Cherokee County Commissioners July 24 meeting minutes

Chairman Cory Moates called the regular session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners (the Board), to order at 9:00 AM on Monday, July 24, 2023, in the Commission Room, #109 of the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 110 W Maple St., Columbus, Kansas.

Cherokee County Real Estate Transfers

Robert D. Reed and Nancy E. Reed, Galena, conveyed a deed to a split of the property located at 4370 Southeast 60th Street Galena to Austin L. Reed, Galena. The deed was recorded July 28, 2023.