Galena Police LOG

Galena Police officers investigated a report of possession of certain stimulants, possession of certain hallucinogenic drugs, driving under the influence, vehicle liability insurance required, no driver’s license and transporting an open container. Offense occurred February 2 at 1000 S. Main.

Area Accident Report

A fatality accident occurred Thursday, March 2 at approximately 7:48 a.m. A 2006 Acura driven by Josiah Le Fletcher, 18, Pittsburg, was traveling east on K171 Highway approximately two miles east of Highway 69/171 Junction.

Grants available for organizations

Did you know there is a grant available to organizations or groups planning an event that will bring more visitors to Cherokee County, who will be staying overnight in county accommodations? It seems that many are still unaware of this grant.

Easter bunny will hop in to Columbus April 8

The Easter Bunny will be in attendance for the annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held in Columbus Saturday, April 8 at the Columbus City Park located at South Kansas and Country Road. Parents are welcome to take pictures of their children with the Easter Bunny.

Commerce Bank to host Thursday coffee

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Third Thursday morning coffee March 16 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Commerce Bank. The coffees are come and go events for members and non-members to see what is new at local businesses.

Columbus qualifies 23 for USAWKS State Tourney

Thirty-one members of the Columbus Wrestling Club participated in the USAWKS 2023 District 1 Championships, Friday and Saturday, in the John Lance Arena at Garfield Weede Gymnasium on the campus of Pittsburg State University and 23 wrestlers earned their way to the USAWKS 2023 State Championship.