Attempted murder suspect kills self

A suspect fled into a wooded area after he reportedly struck a woman in the head with a gun, which had jammed when he attempted to shoot her west of Baxter Springs Tuesday afternoon Just after 4 p.m., Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene and established a perimeter with...

Detective Jornell Fondren

Detective Jornell Fondren and Chief Deputy Nate Jones surveil the area for the suspect in an incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon west of Baxter Springs. Officers located the suspect in a camper at which time the suspect killed himself.

Beverage licenses renewed

Cereal Malt beverage licenses were renewed for six Columbus city locations and a new location was approved by the city council. The licenses renewed included American Legion and beverage hut, Casey’s General Store, Dollar General, Fast Mart, G & W Foods.

Holiday DUI enforcement campaign

Through the upcoming holidays, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will be joining many other law enforcement agencies across the state and region in the “Taking Down DUI traffic” enforcement campaign. “During this festive time of year, we anticipate an increased number of families traveling.

Community Foundation fund raising event

A fund-raising event is scheduled for the Columbus Community Foundation Saturday, January 21 at the Crossland Barn. The Barbeque din-ner with other events will be $75 per person and are available from Matt Case CCF President.

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Due to a reporting error the News Report said in a recent story that the water rate the city pays for water rates from the city’s supplier Bone Creek were increasing. In fact it was Spring River Water District 19 that is raising their rates 25-cents per 1,000 gallons.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, December 21 9 a.m. – Sean Hawk vs. Gary McCormick, jury trial, (civil) 1 p.m. – State of Kansas Department of Children and Families, et al., petitioner vs. Brandon Lane Lewis, etal, motion, (domestic)

Cherokee County Jail Report

Dylan Sanders, 21, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on charges of suspended or revoked license out of state conviction and was released on $445 bail.