Kansas State honors students are named

Kansas State University has announced students who have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the fall 2025 semester.Keegan Harris of Columbus, Jade Peak of Scammon and Kayann Humble from Cherokee have been named to the list.Students earning a grade point average for the semester...

WSU announces local graduates

Local students complete fall degrees at Wichita State University.They include Kendra M. Cavender, Columbus, Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Education Apprentice, Magna Cum Laude; Camryn P. Compton, Riverton, Master of Health Administration, Health Administration (Accel) and Mattea A....

Cherokee County Jail Report

Cody Scott Myott-McLean, 33, was arrested Sunday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, vehicle liability insurance required and driving under the influence and is being held in lieu of $10,000 bail.Tinius Namelo, 37, was arrested...

Cherokee County Court Docket

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.

CALENDAR

Tuesday, March 3•LEPC meets 9 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Department •Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•County Economic Development Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. in the Economic Development office.•Recovery through Christ Fellowship 7...

Open houses set for Comprehensive Plan

Cherokee County Comprehensive plan draft is ready for public review and feedback. The public is invited to the public open house series.Cherokee County is happy to announce a series of public open houses to review the County’s draft Comprehensive Plan.

Kansas Legislative Hotline

Information about the 2026 Kansas Legislature and legislative session is only an email, online chat or phone call away on the Legislative Hotline for Kansans, 1-800-432-3924.Kansas’ Legislative Hotline is a trustworthy resource for state residents with questions about the Kansas Legislature and is...