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Narcotics search warrant served in rural Columbus

Michael Swain
Thursday, April 23, 2026
An ongoing narcotics investigation resulted in a search warrant service at 7271 Southwest 10th Street in rural Columbus.During the search detectives with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department located methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernaliaIt was determined the items belonged to Michael...
Dakota Bennett was crowned Queen of this year’s Galena High School Prom. Kenyon Washom was this year’s Prom King. Most area schools held their proms the weekend of April 10-11. Courtesy photo.

Dakota Bennett was crowned Queen of this year’s Galena High School Prom. Kenyon Washom was this year’s Prom King. Most area schools held their proms the weekend of April 10-11. Courtesy photo.

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Dakota Bennett

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Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Arrest made in child pornography case

Jason Long
Thursday, April 23, 2026
An investigation into child solicitation charges began when the Cherokee County Sheriff’s office was notified by another law enforcement agency April 15 that a child in their jurisdiction was being solicited by an adult male from Cherokee County.During the investigation detectives identified the...
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks representative, Connor Ossowski presented the different fish found throughout Kansas at a recent Earth Day event for fourth and fifth graders. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks representative, Connor Ossowski presented the different fish found throughout Kansas at a recent Earth Day event for fourth and fifth graders. News Report photo by Tanya Woolsey.

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Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Monday, April 20, 2026
Paige Renee Mam- menga, 37, was admitted to the Cherokee County Law Enforcement Center Sunday on a court ordered commitment.Lonnie Dale Atkins, 45, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of domestic battery; physical contact in rude manner and is being held without...

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Labette County Jail Report

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Monday, April 20, 2026
Ethan Agustine Francis, 49, was arrested Saturday by Kansas Highway Patrol troopers on charges of possession of a stimulant, use or possess drug paraphernalia for use in the human body and possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug and certain stimulants and was released on $12,658 bail.The Information...

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Real Estate transfers

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Monday, April 20, 2026
Zeth Sanders, Columbus, conveyed a deed to the property located at 523 South Florida Avenue, Columbus, to Annajean Shields, Columbus.

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Simple nutrition tips for expectant mothers

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Monday, April 20, 2026
Arianna Oehme District Health and Nutrition Program Assistant, Wildcat Extension District Proper nutrition during pregnancy plays a critical role in supporting the health of both mother and baby.

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Missourians to perform at Crestline Baptist

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Monday, April 20, 2026
A special performance by the Gospel singing group The Missourians will be held Saturday, April 25 at the Crestline First Baptist Church at 6 p.m.The Missourians have been presenting the gospel in song for over 35 years. The present quartet has one of the best sounds among gospel groups today.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, April 20, 2026
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.
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