Thompson gets 14 months on escape charge

An area man was handed down a 14-month sentence to prison in Cherokee County District Court on Thursday. James Eric Paul Thompson, age 46 of Baxter Springs, received the sentence which came after he pleaded guilty to a charge of escape from custody.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, July 24 9 a.m. – Susan Gantt, petitioner vs. Larry D. Gantt, respondent, child support, (domestic) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Carson Stanley, dismissal, (probate) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Delores Kay Turner, dismissal,...

External parasites limit production

External parasites not only annoy livestock but also limit production. Damage to swine includes open wounds and skin irritations causing stress and discomfort. Hog lice are the largest louse that infect domestic animals at nearly a quarter inch long.

Reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school

It’s that time of the year again. The school supplies are out at the stores and students will be heading back to school soon. It’s important to ensure that your child gets the right amount of sleep to help them perform better academically, physically, and mentally.

Time for butterflies

Antiques & Collecting In North America, summer, especially late summer, is butterfly season. Multiple generations hatch as caterpillars grow, pupate and emerge to pollinate flowers and lay eggs of their own.

Walk with ease six week program in Wilson County

Kansas State Research and Extension Wildcat District is having a Walk with Ease Program three days a week for six weeks in Wilson County.

Cherokee County Jail Report

David Wayne Galbraith, 58, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $1,500 bail.

Columbus City Council July 3 meeting minutes

The City Council of Columbus, Kansas met July 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. presided over by Council President Tom Pryor in the absence of Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Tom Pryor, Stephanie Farstvedt, Wiley Sanders, Lindsay Shoemaker and Kathy Doherty. Council members absent: Mayor Spieth.

Thank You

The family of Helen Niggemann-Dahlin wish to express their deep appreciation to those who have offered such kindness, support, food, messages of sympathy and comfort in the loss of Helen. We are blessed to have such wonderful friends and family who are there for support during our time of loss.