School district closes doors on in-town stops
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Districts across the country are finding it increasingly difficult to hire licensed bus drivers.
Friday, July 17, 2026
USD 493 discusses insurance changes
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As the first day of school looms, Columbus Unified School District 493 Board of Education met for...
Friday, July 17, 2026
Mike Mathes, Powersports Technology Instructor.
CCC Columbus offers Powersports full time
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Students looking for a hands-on career in a growing industry can turn their passion into a...
Friday, July 17, 2026
Coronation of the 2026 Cherokee County Fair royalty was held Wednesday evening. Will Weber and Violet Huddleston both from the Lone Elm Beavers 4-H club, were crowned King and Queen.
Coronation of the 2026 Cherokee County Fair royalty was held Wednesday evening
Friday, July 17, 2026
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Lois and Jim Carlson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 2. They will have an open house August 1 in Erie at the Meadowlark Building at the Fairgrounds 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Carlsons to have open house for 60th wedding anniversary
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A sixtieth wedding anniversary open house is planned for Jim and Lois Carlson Saturday, August 1.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Cherokee County Court Docket
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This is the schedule of the District Court Room with Judge Maradeth Frederick presiding.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Governor establishes fire code task force
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Governor Laura Kelly recently announced she has signed Executive Order 26-04, which establishes the...
Friday, July 17, 2026
Sports
Soccer sign-ups due August 1
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The Columbus Recreation Commission has announced an early start for the 2026 soccer season.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Junior Golf lessons offered
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Columbus Unified High School State Qualifiers, Cali Carpino and Easton Long are lending their...
Friday, July 17, 2026
Columbus wins District 5 Title
Columbus wins District 5 Title
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The Columbus Babe Ruth 13-16 Baseball Team captured the 2026 Kansas Babe Ruth District 5...
Friday, July 17, 2026
Lifestyle
Protecting kids in a digital world
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During summer break, families adjust to new routines as kids have more free time.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Allison Brown created a number of dishes to showcase her cooking skills at the food show held Monday, July 6.
Cherokee County foods show demonstrates culinary skills
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Barbara and Harold Depenbusch on their wedding day, July 4, 1966. The couple celebrated their 60th anniversary Saturday.
Depenbusches celebrate sixtieth wedding anniversary
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Harold and Barbara Depenbusch celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July 4, 2026.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
