Suspects arrested for shooting of Weir man

An investigation into the shooting of David Duane Mays, 51, of Weir is under investigation by Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Crawford County Sheriff’s Department and Pittsburg Police Department.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, February 20 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Shannon Timothy Baker, dismissal, (probate) 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Marriage of Mary Katherine Lonon vs. Jason Wade Lonon, dismissal, (domestic) 9 a.m. – Kobe Davis vs. Ashlyn Lindsey,...

Labette County Jail Report

Vincent Lee Collins, 34, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $1,740 bail.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Dalton James Sturgis, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail.

Good predictors of calf vigor identified

In human medicine, newborns undergo an APGAR test following birth. APGAR stands for appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration. This test evaluates the baby’s tolerance of the birthing process and assesses vitality outside the womb.

Soil workshop planned Tuesday

K-State Research and Extension will host the SEK Soil Regeneration Initiative Workshop on Tuesday, February 21 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Southeast Research and Extension Center located at 25092 Ness Rd. in Parsons.

Kansas radon program to host information sessions

Research shows that one in four homes in Kansas tests high for Radon. Many home inspectors are now testing for radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking.