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Community Health releases 2026 needs assessment results

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) has released the results of its 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment—a detailed look at the biggest health challenges facing people in Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma.

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Aaron Daniel Jones, 36, was arrested Thursday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $300 bail.Shannon Marie Snyder, 26, was arrested Tuesday by Columbus Police officers on charges of criminal trespass and is being held in lieu of $1,000...
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Friday, March 6•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, March 7•Baxter Springs American Legion Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. the American Legion Post•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist...
Two officers with Baxter Springs Police Department recently graduated from the police academy. Nigel Garner and Luke Gunn will now be patrolling in Baxter SprCinogusr.t esy photo.

Two officers with Baxter Springs Police Department recently graduated from the police academy. Nigel Garner and Luke Gunn will now be patrolling in Baxter SprCinogusr.t esy photo.

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Area officers complete KLETC training course

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Twenty recruits from the 353rd Basic Training Class at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) graduated after completing 14 weeks of intensive training.
The annual Youth Entrepreneurship fair was held yesterday at Baxter Springs High School. Brooks Walker discussed his landscaping business with judge Mike Evans. Courtesy photo.

The annual Youth Entrepreneurship fair was held yesterday at Baxter Springs High School. Brooks Walker discussed his landscaping business with judge Mike Evans. Courtesy photo.

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The annual Youth Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

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Improvements planned for 911 dispatch

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
During a recent Farm Bureau Legislative meeting Cherokee County Sheriff Brian Henderson revealed some upcoming life saving improvements currently being made in the Sheriff’s Dispatch De- partment.The Sheriff said they are currently installing a computerized system that will allow dispatchers to aid...
Kansas Senate Vice President Tim Shallenburger, R-Baxter Springs, failed to convince Senate colleagues to block a proposal to use state tax dollars to make a $50 million low-interest loan to Yingling Aviation, a Wichita company controlled by a Florida venture capital firm. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)

Kansas Senate Vice President Tim Shallenburger, R-Baxter Springs, failed to convince Senate colleagues to block a proposal to use state tax dollars to make a $50 million low-interest loan to Yingling Aviation, a Wichita company controlled by a Florida venture capital firm. (Photo by Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)

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Senator Shallenburger attempts to stop buried loan deal

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Kansas Senate engaged in protracted debate on a budget provision using state tax dollars for a $50 million low-interest loan to owners of Yingling Aviation to finance expansion of the Wichita company’s aircraft painting business.The Senate narrowly defeated Tuesday a motion to block the deal...

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Knights of Columbus #9999 to host chicken noodle meals

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
A chicken noodle dinner will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus #9999 Thursday, March 12 at St. Rose Parish Hall, 129 N. Kansas.Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.Menu will consist of chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, a drink and...
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