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Lauren Peterson of Forest City to Portray Violet in BrickStreet Theatre’s ‘9 to 5’

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Lauren Peterson of Forest City to Portray Violet in BrickStreet Theatre’s ‘9 to 5’

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Taking on one of the leading roles for the first time in her life, Lauren Peterson of Forest City will play Violet in "9 to 5," the musical opening at BrickStreet Theater on July 20. Comedian and actress Lily Tomlin…See the Story

Democratic Candidate for Kansas Governor to Hold Q&A Session in Emporia on Saturday

Senate · Columbus

Democratic Candidate for Kansas Governor to Hold Q&A Session in Emporia on Saturday

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Cindy Holscher, Kansas Senate Minority Whip, will speak and answer questions from the audience during a session this Saturday at 2 p.m., Parish Hall of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 828 Commercial St.See the Story

Sheriff’s budget request approaches $4 million

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Sheriff’s budget request approaches $4 million

The Cherokee County Sheriff Brian Henderson has requested an increase in his 2026 budget of just under three quarters of a million dollars. The budget request of nearly $4-million included an increase of $302,072 in salaries which Sheriff Henderson says would include a five percent raise for all employees and an increase of $10,000 for all staff members above the rank of captain.Read Article

Judge nominations sent to governor

The 11th Judicial District Nominating Commission has sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Gov. Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy.Columbus · Columbus Read Article

New PSU president named

The Kansas Board of Regents voted on and publicly announced the next president of Pittsburg State University today. Thomas Newsom PhD., who has been serving as president of Southeastern Oklahoma State University, has had a career of more than 20 years in higher education, leading several colleges and universities on the path to academic excellence and achievement.Columbus · Columbus Read Article

Healthy exercise class to be held at extension

Many everyday tasks – sitting down, standing up, carrying a box, reaching for food on a high shelf, even scratching your back – become just a little more difficult with age. That fact is reason enough for a pair of Kansas State University experts to share a simple message: Get up and move.Columbus · Columbus Read Article

Park teacher gets grant for sensory room

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) is excited to continue our series of articles highlighting the great work done by some of our grantees in Southeast Kansas communities. Our next grantee to highlight is Columbus USD 493 Park Elementary School, recipient of a 2024 General Funds grant focused on Youth Activities for their sensory room project.Education · Columbus Read Article

Council hears major water line analysis

Following an analysis of the Columbus water system by Allgeier, Martin and Associates (AMA) they presented an evaluation for the restoration of the city’s main water lines to the city council. Eric DeGruson and Michelle Pierce were present at the city council meeting Monday night to deliver their report.Columbus · Columbus Read Article

Reward offered Little League concession theft

A robbery following the Baxter Springs Little League games Friday night in the concession stand has led to $400 reward being offered. According to reports, the keys were used to enter the stand sometime between 8 p.m.Little League · Columbus Read Article

Anne Frank exhibit stopping in Fort Scott

The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes is honored to announce the arrival of a powerful international traveling exhibit, Anne Frank: A History for Today, now in Fort Scott. This impactful exhibit, presented in partnership with the Anne Frank Center— official partner of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam for the United States and Canada—offers visitors a rare and meaningful opportunity to learn more about Anne Frank, her family, and their cour…Columbus · Columbus Read Article

New county clerk takes oath of office

The new Cherokee County Clerk, Taylor Brown, received notification late Thursday that Gov. Laura Kelly had made her appointment as County Clerk official.Columbus · Columbus Read Article

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