District Attorney

Cherokee County, Kansas, is a vibrant community established in 1866, encompassing 590 square miles and serving over 20,000 residents with the city of Columbus as its county seat. Originally named McGee, the county was renamed to reflect the inclusion of the Cherokee neutral lands reservation within its geographical area. The county government provides a range of services and resources, including departments dedicated to health, emergency management, and property assessment. Cherokee County is actively engaged in planning for future development, with initiatives such as the Comprehensive Plan Development for 2023-2027, ensuring the ongoing growth and well-being of its inhabitants. Generated from the website

The Labette County Sheriff's Office preserves human lives and property, protects public peace and the rights of citizens, prevents crime and disorder, and enforces local, county and federal laws. It supports and conducts several youth events and neighborhood and vacation watch programs. The Labette County Sheriff's Office operates an 83-bed jail and detention center that provides safe, secure and humane confinement to pretrial detainees and convicted criminals. The office supports Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the usage of illegal drugs, gang activities and violent behavior. Established in 1867, the Labette County Sheriff's Office is located in Oswego, Kan.