Waterline

A crack in an aged copper waterline outside of the county extension office had Columbus Public Works crews busy Tuesday afternoon. The crews replaced the line with modern PEX piping that is better able to handle changes in temperature and is corrosion proof.

Cherokee County Jail Report

River Dale Riddle, 21, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of traffic contraband in correctional or care facility and is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Labette County Jail Report

Aaron Lee Clark 25, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on two counts of lewd and lascivious 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.

Columbus City Council minutes

AttendanceThe City Council of Columbus, Kansas met on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. presided over by Mayor Grant Spieth. Council members present: Tom Pryor, Misty Spear, Steve Dunlap, Laura Epler and Kathy Doherty.

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.

Baxter Springs Police Department gets two new patrol officers

Two new faces join Baxter Springs Police Department, Zachary Frost and Alex Lovell just graduated from the law enfocement training academy.Cheers and applause filled Integrity Auditorium as the 358th Basic Training Class graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center June 12.

Watch out for turtles crossing road

Adaven Rohling Diversified Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Wildcat Extension DistrictWhile the age-old question is “Why did the chicken cross the road?

Human nature to make predictions

For the first time in decades, the FIFA World Cup is being played in the United States, with Kansas City serving as one of the host cities. The host cities are expected to see unprecedented crowds bringing equal parts excitement and logistical challenges.