Chamber Dinner planned Wednesday
News Staff
Even though the weather outside is chilly, it will be warm at the Annual Chamber of Commerce Dinner Wednesday night, January 28.
Monday, January 26, 2026
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Grant provides syringe take-back box to County
Grant provides syringe take-back box to County
News Staff
A grant in the amount of $6,100 from the Comer Family Foundation Syringe Service Program has been awarded to the Cherokee County Health Department.
Monday, January 26, 2026
Despite the frigid temperatures, crews with Cherokee County Rural Water District #3 were out repairing a large leak. The leak was located in the area west of Southwest 50th and Highway 166. A three inch line busted in a casing where it goes under the Creek. Crews were able to quickly repair the leak. Courtesy photo.
Despite the frigid temperatures
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Monday, January 26, 2026
Columbus City crews were working to clear the streets as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Frigid weather, snow cause disruptions
News Staff
The ongoing storm has triggered widespread disruptions across the nation, with impacts expected to linger into the days ahead.
Monday, January 26, 2026
An award recognizing the Volunteer of the Year was presented to Mary Beth Smith at the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce Dinner. Pamela Mitchell presented the award. Courtesy photo.
An award recognizing the Volunteer of the Year
News Staff
Monday, January 26, 2026
Cherokee County Jail Report
News Staff
Shannon Marie Snyder, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Columbus Police officers on charges of criminal trespass and was released on $2,500 bail.Janie Janne Hilliard, 48, was arrested Wednesday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of possess opiates, opium, narcotic drug and certain...
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Cherokee County Court Docket
News Staff
This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Nancy E. Parrish presiding. All of the hearings, conferences, arraignments, dismissals, appearances and trials are open to the public.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Final results from delinquent tax sale
News Staff
A special notice was filed earlier this week in the 11th Judicial District Court on the final results of the Special Attorney’s report on the delinquent property auction held on November 20, 2025.The report filed by Michell L. Brenwald, special council representing the Cherokee County Commissioners.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
CALENDAR
News Staff
Friday, January 23•Clean and Serene Narcotics Anonymous meeting Galena Community Room 6 p.m.Saturday, January 24•Breaking the Chains of Addiction Narcotics Anonymous Spiritual Support Group at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs 4 p.m.Sunday, January 25 •Attend the church of your...
Thursday, January 22, 2026
During a regularly scheduled school board meeting January 19, two newly elected Southeast USD 247 board members, Ray Huff and Darren Best, were administered the oath of office by Board Clerk, Dustin Wheeler. Courtesy photo.
Kansas Republicans plan to change local election years
Sherman Smith
An aide to the secretary of state warned lawmakers Tuesday that moving all local elections to evennumbered years, so that candidates for city, county and school board seats appear on the same ballot as candidates for president or governor, would have consequences for voters and election...
Thursday, January 22, 2026