Kansas deer herd decimated by EHD

The Eastern Kansas white tailed deer herd has been decreased nearly 50 percent by Epizootic hemorrhagic disease. EHD is a hemorrhagic disease caused by a virus and spread by the bite of a midge or small fly, usually during the late summer or early fall, when the midge becomes active.

De-stress for heart health success

Over 144,000 people in Kanas live with coronary heart disease. There’s good news though, it can often be prevented! Small acts of self-care like taking walks, getting quality sleep, and cooking healthy meals help your heart.

Galena Police LOG

Galena Police officers were dispatched to 444 Four States Dr. to investigate a report of aggravated criminal threat. Offense occurred October 31. Galena Police officers served an arrest warrant at 702 E. 7th October 1.

Labette County Jail Report

Vincent Steven Janssen, 35, was arrested for another state agency on charges of aggravated failure appear and is being held in lieu of $25,000 bail. Milton Reinaldo Murillo, 34, was arrested by Chetopa Police officers on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license and was released.

Sheriff offers winter weather preparedness tips

Message from the Sheriff As temperatures dip and winter weather forecasts start to include snow chances, Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves encourages residents to take steps ahead of time to prepare for possible bad weather. “We all know the weather can change rapidly in our area.