Scam prevention class Thursday

A class focusing on common scams will be presented by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s office Thursday February 12, 6 p.m. to 7:30 in the Columbus Community Center 320 East Maple.

Local Pizza Hut closes

Without advance notice, the Pizza Hut in Columbus closed Sunday evening.None of the local franchisees management team would respond to questions about the closing.The 42 year old Columbus store, is owned by a franchise company located in Miami, Okla.

Musing Under the Clock Tower

“A gossip is a person who creates the smoke in which other people assume there’s fire.” — Dan Bennett

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

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...

Labette County Jail Report

Kris Dewayne Spencer, 51, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of failure to appear and is being held in lieu of $538.50 bail.Tyler Lynn Polk, 35, was arrested Tuesday by Oswego Police officers on charges of failure to appear and was released on $1,500 bail.The Information...

Cherokee County Jail Report

Jeffery Leroy Carpenter, 42, was arrested Wednesday by Bureau of Indian Affairs on a warrant and was released.Alicia Marie Biddle, 34, was arrested Tuesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of probation violation, fleeing or attempting to elude; reckless driving and driving while...

Meals On Wheels Lunch Menu

Meals are for those 60 years or older. Consultation with SEK-AAA dietitian may be arranged. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.To order or cancel a meal, please call your site between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on the day before.

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.