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County considers support for SOKS
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GIRARD, Kan. –– Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Director John Lair is a Pittsburg native who began his association with SOKS as a volunteer during his freshman year at Pittsburg State. …

Comprehensive survey nearing release
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GIRARD, Kan. –– The Crawford County Commission hosted a Zoom call with Joshua Albin of the Wichita-based Adams Jones Law Firm. Albin has been contracted by the commission to create a new …
Women of Distinction

Elesa Parsons
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Born in Abilene, Elesa Parsons grew up in the small farm town of Hope. After high school, Parsons attended Kansas State University and the Southwest CUNA management school at Texas Christian …

CCSO warns of scam
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Crawford County Sheriff's Office warned residents this week about the reappearance of a familiar scam.   “We want to alert our community (once again) …

Girard councilman resigns position
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GIRARD, Kan. — Bill Huston is stepping down from his position as third ward councilman, effective immediately.   The Girard City Council held a special meeting Monday morning with …

Pinto named to ISA Elite Class of 2025
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — CDL Group of Companies Signs Account Manager Renato Pinto is one of 35 young professionals primarily in the United States to be named to the 2025 International Sign …

Girard Council talks ‘End-of-Year'
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GIRARD, Kan. — Girard's first city council meeting in 2025 revealed significant budgetary challenges. On a chilly Monday night, the council handled its yearly “End-of-Year" agenda item as …
Women of Distinction

Jasmine Kyle
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A Navy kid born in Connecticut, Jasmine Kyle has lived all over the country, from coast to coast. In her younger years, she was a professional figure skater and still loves to get on the ice whenever …

Local chorus begins rehearsals
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RIVERTON, Kan. — The Keenagers will begin rehearsals for the 2025 spring session on Friday, January 24, 2025. Rehearsals will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. each Friday in the Riverton Community …
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From Our History

Making things a little bit brighter.
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Jan. 18 – Jan. 20, 1925   The No. 1 Presbyterian cagers of class C lost their first game of the …
From Our History

Elm Acres will attempt to continue
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Jan. 17, 1925   Burnett on job Monday, new assistant attorney general retains home in Girard. C. A. Burnett, …

Priorities are set for city projects
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Jan. 16, 1925   Cooperation between the Kansas City Southern and the Chamber of Commerce, according to Ford …
Little Balkans Chronicles

He Flew with Eagles, Pt. 1
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Today’s chronicle is the first in a four-part series by Dr. William E. Powell, geography and geology professor at Pittsburg State University from 1959 to 1996. Dr. Powell has published many …
Kansas
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Midwest Institutional Trust Company announced the promotion of Daphne O'Keefe, a longtime professional in the custody/safekeeping and asset …
A federal judge in Texas is allowing three other states to pursue a challenge seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide. The states of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri can now …
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From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?

President-elect Donald Trump has selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at his second inauguration. Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful” on …

8 people die in a fire at a home for the elderly in Serbia, officials say Serbian officials say eight people have died in a fire at a home for older people on the outskirts of the capital that is suspected of being set by a resident. Seven others were injured in the blaze …
Palestinians trek across rubble to return to their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes hold Even before the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was fully in place, Palestinians in the war-battered Gaza Strip began to return to the remains of the homes they had evacuated during the …
Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect is welcoming foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power. President-elect Donald Trump …
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Gorillas sweep Jets in MIAA opener

Pittsburg State’s Jadyn Jackson (14) and Carly Clennan go up for a block against Newman in Tuesday night’s match at John Lance Arena.
Pittsburg State started strong and finished strong while sweeping Newman 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-15) to open the MIAA volleyball season Tuesday night at John Lance Arena. Janae Thurston slammed 11 …

Buckeyes, Irish benefit from new playoff format
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Ohio State and Notre Dame clash for the football national championship on Monday night in Atlanta. It’s a good thing that the Division I college playoff expanded to 12 teams this season. Had the format remained four teams as in past years, the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish would not have made the field.

Eric Jackson posts double-double in first PSU start
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Eric Jackson was told Monday that he was moving into the starting lineup, but he didn’t share the news. “I didn’t want to tell my parents because I didn’t want to make it a big deal,” he said. “I wanted to come out here as it’s just another game.”

Really fast start ignites Gorillas past Rogers State
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No. 12 Pittsburg State gave new meaning to “fast start” on Wednesday night. The Gorillas tallied seven points in the game’s first 56 seconds and rolled past Rogers State 88-62 in MIAA women’s basketball action on Whetzell Court inside John Lance Arena.

Girard girls stifle Raiders to stay unbeaten
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Girard Trojan girls received their toughest test of the season but grinded out a 54-46 victory over the Frontenac Raiders on Friday night. “If you think …
Regional Sports
No. 6 UConn beats Seton Hall 96-36, Bueckers surpasses 2,000 career points

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 18 points to surpass 2,000 in her career and No. 6 UConn cruised to a 96-36 win over Seton Hall on Sunday. Bueckers scored points No. 2,000 and …

Poindexter hits 5 3s, scores 19; No. 11 Kansas State women beat Arizona State 81-69 Temira Poindexter tied her season high with five 3-pointers and finished with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting to help No. 11 Kansas State beat Arizona State 81-69. Kansas State (19-1, 7-0 Big 12) has …
Evans and Kansas host Arizona Kansas hosts the Arizona Wildcats after Elle Evans scored 22 points in Kansas' 75-52 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils. Sunday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams. Kansas …
National sports

On Football: Allen goes on while Jackson goes home, carrying the burden of another playoff loss

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) carries the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen had to lose. Allen played a cleaner game so he’s advancing with the Buffalo Bills to face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City in the AFC championship game. Turnovers …

Iga Swiatek’s one-month suspension for failing a drug test will not be appealed by the World Anti-Doping Agency. WADA says Swiatek's explanation for her sample's contamination is plausible. WADA …

Powell and the Clippers beat James and the Lakers 116-102 in Lakers' first visit to Intuit Dome

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102. It was the Lakers' first visit to the new …

Elina Svitolina has rallied from two breaks down in the first set and taken 11 of the next 12 games in a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Veronika Kudermetova to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the …

Elina Svitolina rallies to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the third time

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine gestures during her fourth round match against Veronika Kudermetova of Russia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Elina Svitolina has rallied from two breaks down in the first set and taken 11 of the next 12 games in a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Veronika Kudermetova to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the …

Jeff Torborg, the former catcher who caught Sandy Koufax’s perfect game and was the 1990 AL manager of the year with the Chicago White Sox, died Sunday. He was 83. The White Sox said on social …
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Business

Coffee chain tightens Wi-Fi policy
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With Starbucks’ recent new code of conduct change, which states that people must make a purchase or leave, local coffee shop owners reflect on their own policies.   …

The Housing Market is Broken
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The cost of housing has been rising across the country. There has been much discussion about the cause and why there hasn’t been a significant increase in supply over time. The Econ 101 theory …

Clothing store announces closure
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Bling Pittsburg, located in the Meadowbrook Mall, is planning to shutter its doors on Jan. 20.  

PHOTO GALLERY: Former Pete's gas station awning demolished

The awning at the former Pete’s at 1711 N. Broadway St. in Pittsburg was torn down Wednesday, Jan. 8. Workers on site said the building is scheduled to be demolished at a later date.
World
Italian journalist detained in Iran says she expected to be held longer and praises Musk's role

An Italian journalist detained in Iran whose fate became intertwined with that of an Iranian engineer wanted by the United States says she assumed she would have been held much longer. In her first …

A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears Tanzania’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease, a highly infectious virus which can be fatal in more than 88% of cases …
Vice President Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration, is a trusted adviser to Xi Vice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping, a long-time survivor of Chinese politics who rose from …
Obituaries
Gregory Lee Cobb
Gregory Lee Cobb of Carl Junction, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, after a long, hard 15-month battle with brain cancer. He was 67 years …
Billy Joe Bridgewater
We are sad to announce the passing of Billy Joe Bridgewater, 59, who passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2025, at his home in Arcadia, KS.   Born on May 7, 1965, to devoted parents William …
John G. Fenoglio
John G. Fenoglio, age 76 of Pittsburg, entered his heavenly home on Jan. 14, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He lived every day to the fullest and with a smile until the very …
William Wayne Newell
William Wayne Newell, 84, of Haysville, Kansas Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at Diversicare at Haysville, Kansas.   Mr. Newell was born March 27, 1940, at Mulberry, Kansas, the son of William …
Peggy Lee (Gover) Sherman
Peggy Lee (Gover) Sherman, age 99, Pittsburg, Kansas, formerly of Clinton, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16, at Oakview Estates in Frontenac, Kansas. We will greatly miss our mother, Mimi …
City Life

Pop ROCKS at Kansas Crossing Casino Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With music festivals like "When We Were Young" and many 2000s bands like My Chemical Romance selling out shows all over the world, 2000s nostalgia is at a fever pitch. …

  • Paint your pet event
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. —On Saturday, ArtForms Gallery hosted a paint and sip for kids. Nicole Myer-Foresman, a …

  • Great Wonders Uplift Film Festival this weekend
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    WEBB CITY, Mo. —If you are a Pittsburg cinephile, look no further than Webb City for a 4-State film …

  • Don't You Forget About Me
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. —The Breakfast Club, a fun 80s sing along band from Chicago, entertained a mostly …

Trojan Tribune
GHS prepares for Homecoming
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As Homecoming week grows near, GHS students are preparing for the festivities in preparation for the Homecoming game against Burlington Friday, October 11.
GHS students participates in Greenbush Culinary Arts program
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Two GHS students develop their culinary skills at Greenbush five days a week from 8:30-9:30. Ava Hardwick and Alexa Lopez attend the Greenbush Culinary Arts program.
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