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Area Accident Reports

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Monday, February 9, 2026
A three-vehicle injury accident occurred at approximately 6:37 a.m. February 9 on Old Highway 166 just west of the K26 Interchange.A 2022 Chrysler Voyager driven by Acunga Mmunga, 27, Wichita, a 1993 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 driven by Darren Allen Doke, 45, Galena and a 2017 Kia Sportage driven by...

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New health guidelines released

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Monday, February 9, 2026
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Agriculture recently released their new dietary guidelines for the next five years.

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Cherokee County Court Docket

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Monday, February 9, 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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Five arrests made in sex trafficking operation

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Monday, February 9, 2026
A joint operation targeting solicitation of minors for sex took place February 5-6.Several law enforcement agencies joined forces with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to conduct an operation that targeted offenders, who prey upon underage victims.

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County’s vacation policy under scrutiny

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Monday, February 9, 2026
The recent resignation of County Road Superintendent has brought the county’s vacation policy under scrutiny.In 2022 and 2023 the retirement of two long time employees, both with accumulated vacation time, caused the County Commissioners to put a new retirement plan in place.One of the earlier...
Senior, Brooklyn Collingsworth, was crowned the 2026 Columbus Unified High School Winter Homecoming Queen, Friday, during coronation ceremonies between the varsity girls and boys basketball games at the CUHS Gymnasium. Brooklyn was escorted by Titan Wrestler Senior, Jayden Rodriguez. Courtesy photo.

Senior, Brooklyn Collingsworth, was crowned the 2026 Columbus Unified High School Winter Homecoming Queen, Friday, during coronation ceremonies between the varsity girls and boys basketball games at the CUHS Gymnasium. Brooklyn was escorted by Titan Wrestler Senior, Jayden Rodriguez. Courtesy photo.

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Senior, Brooklyn Collingsworth

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Monday, February 9, 2026
Aeriel Tennell recently completed classes at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. She is employed by Columbus Police Department. Officers Arlo Lewke, Preston Hosier and Chief Kyle Clark attended her graduation ceremony. Courtesy photo.

Aeriel Tennell recently completed classes at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. She is employed by Columbus Police Department. Officers Arlo Lewke, Preston Hosier and Chief Kyle Clark attended her graduation ceremony. Courtesy photo.

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Columbus officer completes KLETC training

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Monday, February 9, 2026
Integrity Auditorium, in Hutchinson, filled quickly as friends and family gathered to celebrate the graduation of the 352nd Basic Training Class at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC).Included in the graduating class was Aeriel Tennell, of the Columbus Police Department.After 14...

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CALENDAR

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Monday, February 9, 2026
Tuesday, February 10•Bunco activities at the Cherokee County Hospitality Center 516 N. Kansas 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Everyone welcome.•Recovery through Christ Fellowship 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs.•Baxter Springs City Council Meeting 6 p.m. in the Baxter Springs City Hall...

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Riverton FFA member gets $500 SAE grant

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Monday, February 9, 2026
The Kansas FFA Foundation has awarded 40 grants of $500 each to Kansas FFA members to help expand and improve Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects across the state.Riverton FFA member Rylee Heistnd received one of the $500 grants.The investments — totaling $20,000 — will support...
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