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GOP sets plans for caucus vote

The unexpected resignation of Sen. Richard Hilderbrand on Wednesday threw the District 13 GOP into a bit of a turmoil.

Year in Review

October Regulations set for Windmill Farms Electric producing windmill farms are allowed in Cherokee County if the owners can meet the comprehensive regulations set down by the Commissioners.

31st Judicial District judge appointed by governor

Governor Laura Kelly has appointed Tod Michael Davis of loia to a judgeship position in the 31st Judicial District. Davis currently serves as a Magistrate Judge for the 31st District. “Tod is a dedicated, hardworking and conscientious Magistrate Judge,” Governor Kelly said.
Cherokee County Clerk Rebecca Brassart

Cherokee County Clerk Rebecca Brassart

Cherokee County Clerk Rebecca Brassart

Cherokee County Clerk Rebecca Brassart renewed her oath of office for her next term. Judge Maradeth Frederick issued the oath Monday in the District Courtroom.

Notice!

Due to a press problem at the printer of the Columbus News-Report some of the usual color pages including the front page are not printed in color in this issue. Repairs to the press were unable to be completed in time to meet the delivery requirements.
In October

In October

In October

In October, Addison Saporito was crowned Homecoming Queen. She was escorted by her cousin Cade Saporito.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Monday, January 9 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Joseph John Shipps, disposition, (criminal) 9 a.m. – State of Kansas vs. Joseph John Shipps, sentencing, (criminal) (2) 9 a.m. – US Bank National Association vs. Todd D. Weaver, et al., dismissal, (civil) 9...

Labette County Jail Report

Charles Kevin Littlejohn, 50, was arrested Wednesday by Chetopa Police officers on charges of driving while suspended and was released on $600 bail. Brandi Faye Hamm, 36, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of contempt of court; indirect out of Edna Municipal Court and was released on $1,300 bail.

Cherokee County Jail Report

Harry William Middleton, 34, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $2,500 bail.

City of Columbus Court Docket

The following persons are scheduled to appear before Judge John Bullard in Columbus Municipal Court Monday, January 9 at 4 p.m. Billy Gene Blunk, 63, Columbus, is scheduled for an initial appearance on two counts of cruelty to animals.