Farm Bureau recognizes Hibbard’s 150 year farm

Tradition and heritage play a big part in making agriculture such an attractive way of life for so many Kansans. The lifeblood of our existence, the farms and ranches in Kansas, provide food, fuel and fiber for the world. The history of these farms and ranches is rich, with many stories to tell.

Arrest made in officer aggravated assault case

Just before 8 p.m. Sunday, October 16, law enforcement was dispatched to a disturbance outside of Weir. Upon arrival, the suspect, 35 year-old Dustin McMinn, became aggressive and combative with the responding deputy.

Baxter awaits state okay for pre-school

The semester is halfway over and Baxter Springs 508 School Board discusses district attendance numbers, student success rates and hires. Superintendent David Pendergraft updated the board on the district’s numbers, compared to last year the Baxter Springs 508 School District is down five students.

Cherokee County Court Docket

District Court Judge Maradeth Frederick Wednesday, October 19 9 a.m. – In the Matter of the Estate of Elvin Ray Tanksley, determination of descent, (probate) 1 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Jeremy Daniel Page, probation violation, (criminal) 1:15 p.m. – State of Kansas vs. Andrew Maurice Truster,...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Danny Lee Groves, 73, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center Monday on a court ordered commitment. Henry Charles Moore,58, was arrested Sunday by Baxter Springs Police officers on two counts of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $540 bail.

Labette County Jail Report

Francis Edward Westhoff, 61, was arrested Sunday by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks on charges of transporting an open container, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and methods of taking wildlife and is being held in lieu of $2,683 bail.

USD493 to sell obsolete items via online auction

Two outside online auction services will be used to liquidate obsolete equipment in the local school district. Busses, a car and mower will be sold through the Purple Wave Auction Service and obsolete tech equipment will be sold to B & W Liquidations.