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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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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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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Ernie and Sharon Draeger were crowned Mr. and Mrs. Columbus during the annual Columbus Day Festival. The couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple have been life long members and supporters of the community.

Ernie and Sharon Draeger were crowned Mr. and Mrs. Columbus during the annual Columbus Day Festival. The couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple have been life long members and supporters of the community.

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Friday, October 23, 2026
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