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Kelly announces $500K in apprenticeship grants
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that a total of $528,478 was awarded by the Kansas Department of Commerce to eight entities across the state for projects that will …

KDOT to hold local consult in Iola
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is holding a local consult for southeast Kansas at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center in Iola on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to …

PPL hosts computer class
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Public Library (PPL) recently hosted a series of “Introduction to Windows” courses aimed at teaching beginner-level computer skills.   The …

Crawford County nonprofits receive $18,000
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — On behalf of the contributing members of the Future Fund Giving Circle, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) announced that Future Fund grants …

Music festival and overland rally return to Big Brutus
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WEST MINERAL, Kan. - This is not your normal concert experience. For the third year, Big Brutus will be the site of a music festival and overland rally. To be held Sept. 29 through Sept. 30, this …

Ramsey assumes role as FSCC Theater Manager/Tech Director 
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Josh Ramsey, much like an understudy fully prepared to step into a lead role, has assumed the duties of theater manager/technical director at Fort Scott Community College. Ramsey, originally …

Pitt State releases falling enrollment numbers
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University released enrollment numbers for the fall semester, with 5,732 students, of which 5,025 are enrolled full-time. Compared to 2022, full-time …

Girard Area Chamber hosts golf tournament 
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GIRARD, Kan. — The business community of Girard teed off this week for an evening and night full of fun with fellow business owners and community members. The Girard Area Chamber of …

Restore the Four continues progress 
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GIRARD, Kan. — In August of 2022, Girard resident Susie Thom thought of the idea of restoring the various Works Progress Administration (WPA) buildings at the Crawford County Fairgrounds. …

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Looking Back
From Our History

Saia buys old Mt. Carmel Hospital
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 29, 1923 Mothers and daughters of the United Presbyterian church were entertained at a banquet served last …
Little Balkans Chronicles

Will somebody give me an “Amen”?
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What follows is a recollection by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, he titled “Deep and Wide - The South Broadway Baptist Experience.”   — J.T.K. When my brother, …
From Our History

Meadowbrook Commons opens at the Mall
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 28, 1923 Special programs observing “Frances Willard Day," honoring the founder of the Women's …
From Our History

Busch to be guest composer at music festival
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 27, 1923 Coupled with the call for the first rehearsal on Oct. 1 of the chorus for the Teachers’ …

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Kansas
Sunflower Wind will be Ørsted's 13th operational wind farm in the United States with capacity to power more than 70,000 homesMARION COUNTY, Kan., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ørsted, a leading …
Fiber construction partner MP Nexlevel joins Twin Valley as a summit sponsor to support FlagshipKansas.Tech's mission, furthering digital skills, tech education and workforce development in …

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Nation
Muscogee Nation judge rules in favor of citizenship for slave descendants known as freedmen

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A judge for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma ruled in favor of citizenship for two descendants of Black slaves once owned by tribal members, potentially paving the …

Judge tosses Nebraska state lawmaker’s defamation suit against PAC that labeled her a sexual abuser OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by a Nebraska lawmaker against a conservative political action committee that labeled her a child “groomer” and …
Mom of Colorado man killed by police settles with city DENVER (AP) — A Colorado city has reached a $2.8 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by the mother of a man killed by police in 2021 after taking heroic actions to stop a gunman who had shot …
Former Colorado fugitive sentenced to prison LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former fugitive from Colorado who pleaded guilty to causing a spectacular Las Vegas Strip hotel standoff that included furniture flying from a Caesars Palace window was …

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Sports
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Grotheer duo finishes second at Pittsburg Invitational

Pittsburg Purple Dragon duo Savannah and Indiana Grotheer faced a familiar foe in the first match of doubles action as the Dragons hosted the Pittsburg Invitational on Thursday at the PHS courts. …

Gorillas again dominate second half, beat Lopers 33-14
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Another game, another strong second half for Pittsburg State. The No. 3-ranked Gorillas clicked on all cylinders after halftime and downed Nebraska-Kearney 33-14 in front of 10,047 fans on Family Day at Carnie Smith Stadium.

Gorillas entertain Lopers on Family Day
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Central Missouri quarterback Zach Zebrowski burned Pittsburg State for more than 400 yards total offense one week ago. This week the Gorillas’ defense faces Nebraska-Kearney and …

Rink, Dragons run past Fort Scott
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Pittsburg running back Wyatt Rink took care of his offensive linemen earlier in the week, and then they certainly took care of him. Rink rushed for 242 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries as …

Raiders’ defense strong in win against Girard
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders’ defense came through in a big way during their 26-12 rivalry win Friday night against the Girard Trojans at Frank Jameson Field. Five Girard …

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Regional Sports
No. 24 Kansas and No. 3 Texas square off in a battle of Big 12 unbeatens

No. 24 Kansas plays at No. 3 Texas in a battle of two of the Big 12's last three unbeaten. And it is another big chance for a program-elevating win for Kansas and coach Lance Leipold. Kansas stunned …

BYU hosts Cincinnati in Cougars' Big 12 home opener Both BYU and Cincinnati are looking to avoid falling to 0-2 in Big 12 play. The Cougars surrendered 21 points on three turnovers in a 38-27 loss to Kansas. The Bearcats have suffered back-to-back …
No. 24 Kansas returns to Austin to face No. 3 Texas in a Big 12 meeting of unbeaten teams No. 24 and No. 3 Texas meet Saturday in a matchup of Big 12 unbeaten teams. It's the Jayhawks' first return to the site of a huge win that launched the program out of league cellar. Kansas' 57-56 …

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National sports

Best friends Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns again struggle together in Ryder Cup loss

Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns are best friends away from the golf course but it's been a struggle when they play the sport together. The latest example came when the Americans won only one hole in …

The Ryder Cup is finally here and it didn't take long to be reminded how raucous it is. Thousands upon thousands of fans spilled through the gates before dawn for the start of the matches at Marco …

Phillies' Harper flips out on ump, tosses helmet into the stands where it's retrieved by 10-year-old

Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands. This was no ordinary souvenir like a foul ball. Hayden …

Anthony Santander homered in the first, DL Hall worked out of a sixth-inning jam and the Baltimore Orioles clinched the AL East title with a 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Dean Kremer allowed …

LeBron will get more help this season from Lakers' revamped roster, GM Pelinka says

LeBron James is once again getting to the gym at dawn and putting in long hours as he prepares to begin his 21st NBA season. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka believes he has assembled a roster that …

A hearing has been set for Nov. 14 in Oregon State and Washington State’s legal fight with the Pac-12 and its departing members to govern the conference and control its assets. The preliminary …

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Business

Rae + Kae expands to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A woman-owned Crawford County boutique has a new look andnew neighbors. In September, Rae + Kae Boutique expanded its store to 203 N. Broadway in …
Stock Market Insights

Waiting Out the Fed's Forecast
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“Is this going to blow through or set in?” It was Labor Day, and we were on the lake a long way from our dock when storm clouds surprisingly popped up. It’s easy to get surprised by …

Uplink holds ribbon cutting ceremony
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Uplink, a locally owned business based in Pittsburg, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at its facility located at 320 N. Locust St.   Uplink invited the …

PSU College of Technology hosts annual Company Days

PITTSBURG, Kan. — As part of its comprehensive career exploration and readiness efforts, the Pittsburg State University College of Technology hosted its annual Company Days event on Tuesday and …

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World
An election with no parties: Africa's Eswatini, one of the last absolute monarchies, holds vote

The small southern African nation of Eswatini is holding elections to decide part of the makeup of its parliament while its extremely wealthy king retains absolute power. Political parties are banned …

More than 70% of Nagorno-Karabakh's population flees as separatist government says it will dissolve Armenian officials say more than 70% of Nagorno-Karabakh's original population have fled the region for Armenia. It comes as the separatist government of Nagorno-Karabakh says it will dissolve itself …
Explosion at rally celebrating birthday of Islam's prophet kills 6 people in southwest Pakistan Police and a government official in Pakistan say a powerful bomb has exploded at a rally celebrating the birthday of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad, killing at least six people and wounding dozens of …

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Obituaries
Ed Sandritter
Edgar Leslie "Ed" Sandritter, 89, died September 26, 2023, at his home in Hoisington. He was born July 1, 1934, in Arma, Kansas, the son of Edgar H. and Edna Faye (Scott) Sandritter. Ed graduated …
Richard W. Coonrod
Richard W. Coonrod, 87, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away September 25, 2023, after a battle with dementia. He is survived by three children, Keith Coonrod (Kathy) of …
Joan A. Hemmila
Joan A. Hemmila, 92, of Frontenac, Kansas, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Oakview Estates in Frontenac. Joan was born in Pittsburg, the only …
Mikhail John Kivo
Mikhail John Kivo, 77 of North Little Rock died September 18, 2023. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas to the late Morton Kivo and Lorna Koopman Bouchard. He was …
Deborah Kay Bridwell
Deborah Kay Bridwell, 72, of Frontenac, passed away on September 23, 2023 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. As she entered the Kingdom of God, she was surrounded by her beloved …

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City Life

Area Events
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Friday, September 29   Talking Heads Discussion Group   The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library at the corner …

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Trojan Tribune
 Super Kids Day
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Fifth grader Cord Crystal high jumps Friday, May 12 during the RVH Super Kids Day. Students ranging from pre-k to fifth grade had the opportunity to play various games facilitated by high school …
League Track
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GHS senior Adam Shireman runs the 200m preliminary during the league track meet at Girard High School Thursday, May 11. The boys team won the league meet with a total of 209 points and the girls team …
Paraeducator Spotlight: Susan Jameson
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GHS alumna Susan Jameson, who will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, has been in the education field for 38 years and has been a special education (SPED) teacher, preschool teacher and a GHS paraeducator most of her career.
GHS graduates attend senior awards
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Eighty-three GHS graduates attended the Senior Awards Assembly Friday, May 12, at 8 a.m. in John E. Shireman Auditorium.
4-Cut-SEK Honors-CP
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GMS Paraprofessional DeNene Flaherty is honored with a 15 Years of Service award Wednesday, May 3 during the SEK Interlocal #637 Staff Recognition Celebration. GMS special education instructors and …

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