Ivan Romanov of Columbus sits atop an antique tractor during the downtown Columbus Day festival on October 10. More than 50 antique tractors and machines lined East Pine Street between the downtown square and the Columbus Museum.

Ivan Romanov of Columbus sits atop an antique tractor during the downtown Columbus Day festival on October 10. More than 50 antique tractors and machines lined East Pine Street between the downtown square and the Columbus Museum.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Liliana McCray of Columbus and Nylah Fermin of Joplin, Mo. were two of many youngsters who got their face painted during the Annual Columbus Day Festival art and craft show October 10.

Liliana McCray of Columbus and Nylah Fermin of Joplin, Mo. were two of many youngsters who got their face painted during the Annual Columbus Day Festival art and craft show October 10.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Labette County Jail Report

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Taylor James Brown, 32, was arrested Saturday by Kansas Highway Patrol troopers on charges of...

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Cherokee County Jail Report

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Aidan William Koonse, 19, was arrested Monday by Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies on charges of...
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The annual Columbus Day 5K was held October 10. Placing first in the female 19 and under division was Renley Knopp, 26:09 and second place Aspen Benedict, 32:01. All 5K photos provided by Lindsey Morris.

The annual Columbus Day 5K was held October 10. Placing first in the female 19 and under division was Renley Knopp, 26:09 and second place Aspen Benedict, 32:01. All 5K photos provided by Lindsey Morris.

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Annual Columbus Day Festival 5K top runners named

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
November is just days away which signals it is time for the First Christian Church to host the...
Jeff Karnes, above and Ken Chenoweth, below, were two of the most recent members inducted into the Baxter Springs Hall of Fame. Additional new members included Perry Ogle, 1981-82 Boys Basketball Team and Jake Johnson. Courtesy photo.

Jeff Karnes, above and Ken Chenoweth, below, were two of the most recent members inducted into the Baxter Springs Hall of Fame. Additional new members included Perry Ogle, 1981-82 Boys Basketball Team and Jake Johnson. Courtesy photo.

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Friday, October 23, 2026
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