Sep 23, 2009 | Joplin Globe
Mike Pound: More than a tall Catholic church
For nearly 100 years, St. Bridget's has been more than a tall Catholic church in a small Kansas town.
Pedestrian hit by a car in Pittsburg
Pittsburg police say Donna Mansell of Scammon, Kansas was walking north across Centennial Street Monday afternoon when she was struck by a Jeep making a left turn.
Mining history preserved throughout area w/ slide show
Globe/Roger Nomer Brooklyn Spear , 10, and Savannah Redden, 10, look at a mining exhibit at the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum.
Mining history preserved throughout area w/ slide show
Globe/Roger Nomer Brooklyn Spear , 10, and Savannah Redden, 10, look at a mining exhibit at the Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum.
Scammon toddler dies after mom runs over in driveway
A Scammon toddler died Saturday when his mother, apparently unaware of his location, ran over him in the driveway with her car, said Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves.
Cherokee County sales-tax revenue down
COLUMBUS, Kan. - The nation's economic downturn is reflected in sales-tax revenues in Cherokee County for the first half of the year.
Scammon residents oppose animal ordinance
Farm animals raised inside city limits? That's the issue the Scammon, Kansas City Council will take up at its next meeting.
Cherokee County deputy credited with saving trio
COLUMBUS, Kan. - Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves is crediting a deputy with saving the lives of three family members who were trapped in a burning pickup truck.
Deputy pulls three people from burning pickup
Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves is hailing a deputy as a life-saver for pulling three people from the wreckage of a burning pickup.
Damage also reported in Cherokee County
Several businesses in downtown Columbus were damaged by this morning's storm. Volunteers at Westco swept up broken glass from a shattered window.
Restaurants in Scammon, Crawford County among finalists in Kansas contest
Southeast Kansas is well-represented among the 24 finalists for the Eight Wonders of Kansas Cuisine contest.
Cozy Inn an 8 Wonders of Kansas Cuisine Finalist
The Cozy Inn is one of 24 finalists for the 8 Wonders of Kansas Cuisine. A Salina restaurant is one of 24 finalists for the 8 Wonders of Kansas Cuisine.