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The Insley Manufacturing Corporation Model K-12 dragline and bucket recently donated to MHM in Franklin. This dragline will be on the museum grounds in Franklin.
Miners’ Hall Museum receives new dragline
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners Hall Museum in Franklin is expecting a new exhibit to be delivered soon. Donated by Mission Clay Products, an Insley Model K-12 dragline will grace the museum … more
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An attendee at Wednesday’s Back 2 School Bash, hosted by First Christian Church in Pittsburg, hits a bullseye on the dunk tank target as several kids showed off their arm during the event.
Fellowship and fun
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Children and their families gathered at First Christian Church in Pittsburg on Wednesday for its annual Back 2 School Bash. more
An officer with the Joplin Police Department will not be charged after firing a shot during a barricade and hostage incident in Baxter Springs that resulted in the death of two-year-old Clesslynn J. Crawford. During the incident, which occurred on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 340 Wyandotte Ave., Eli Crawford, 37, shot and killed Taylor D. Shutte, 27, of Webb City, Missouri, before barricading himself inside a pull behind camping trailer with his daughter and firing over 90 shots at law enforcement officers.
Joplin police officer will not be charged in toddler’s death
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — There will be no charges filed against an officer with the Joplin Police Department who fired a shot that resulted in the death of a two-year-old girl during a barricade … more
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Area businesses gather in the Northeast High School gymnasium on Wednesday for Independence Community College’s Rural Outreach Career Fair that featured presentations, career pathway opportunities as well as possible internships or apprenticeships.
Students, businesses gather for Rural Outreach Career Fair
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ARMA, Kan. — On Wednesday, students at Northeast High School as well as students from across southeast Kansas received a head start on their future at Independence Community College’s … more
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Girard’s USD 248 team poses with their medals at the Special Olympics Golf Tournament held at Pittsburg’s Four Oaks golf course on Wednesday.
Special Olympians hit the links at Four Oaks
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Special Olympics Kansas hit the fairways on Wednesday at the Four Oaks Municipal Golf Course in Pittsburg. Middle and high school students from Girard, Uniontown, Galena, and … more
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Gorilla Country, located at 104 E. Kansas St., celebrates its 10-year anniversary this week as the store provides a wide array of Pittsburg State University apparel and accessories.
Gorilla Country celebrates their 10-year anniversary
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Steve and Kathy Scott first opened Gorilla Country, their Pittsburg State University-themed clothing store, in September of 2013.   Ten years later, the Scotts are … more
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Gina McBride, Caney Historical Museum - SEKMA board member, Ashley Hovell, Independence, - SEKMA Video committee chair and director at Independence Historical Museum & Arts Center, Carrie Doud, Fiscal and Grants Manager, KS Tourism, Leanne Githens, Fredonia - SEKMA President.
Kansas Tourism announces Marketing Grant Awardees
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TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Kansas Tourism Division recently announced $117,780 has been awarded in the 2023 Tourism Marketing Grant Awards Program. The grants are … more
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Crawford County Emergency Medical Services, Pittsburg Police and Pittsburg Fire responded to a reported hit and run Tuesday evening at approximately 5:15 p.m., located at the intersection of N. Joplin and E. 10th St.
Hit and run in Pittsburg on Tuesday
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Crawford County Emergency Medical Services, Pittsburg Police and Pittsburg Fire responded to a reported hit and run Tuesday evening at approximately 5:15 p.m., located at the intersection of N. Joplin and E. 10th St. more
With ideal weather conditions, area residents gathered at Lincoln Park on Sunday for a late night full of rock and roll played by Members Only of Springfield, Missouri.
‘Members Only’ closes out Little Balkans Days
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Members Only, a premier ‘80s tribute act, closed out this year’s Little Balkans Days at Lincoln Park on Sunday.   Residents from across the Pittsburg … more
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Cars from every era were lined up at Lincoln Center for the 2023 Little Balkans Car Show on Saturday.
The last days of summer
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Summer vacation is officially over. Although students returned to school last week, summer break wasn’t officially over until Little Balkans Days during Labor Day … more
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First Sergeant Christopher Wolf of the 5th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry (CSA) shows local students on Friday the different personal items, equipment, and weapons carried by soldiers during the Civil War noting differences between how Union and Confederate troops were outfitted. 
CCHM hosts Border Wars for local students
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum opened to area students on Friday for the 7th Annual Border Wars, to coincide with Little Balkans Days over Labor Day Weekend. Students … more
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Lt. Chris Moore (center) with the Pittsburg Police Department and emergency responders from the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS prepare to load Rachel Wilson into an ambulance after she was struck by a truck while crossing Broadway Street at approximately 10:19 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. Wilson was transported to Via Christi hospital for injuries sustained in the collision.
Pedestrian hit by truck on Broadway in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At 10:19 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, officers with the Pittsburg Police Department (PPD), the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS were dispatched to 505 N … more
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Friends, family and chamber members cut the ribbon alongside Dr. Ethan Spore, DC, during Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony at his newly opened facility, located at 619 N. Broadway St.
Feelin' It Chiropractic opens doors to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Feelin' It Chiropractic held a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday in celebration of its recent opening.   Located … more
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Nursing students, in red, under the supervision of an instructor, monitor the condition of one of the hospital’s “patients.” Each room in the hospital is designed for a different simulated experience with a variety of patients.
PSU School of Nursing opens new simulation hospital
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Thursday morning, Pittsburg State School of Nursing unveiled its new, state-of-the-art training facility. Designed to feel like a hospital, the 10,000 square-foot addition to … more
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Ann Wolfe.
First Anderson Behavioral Health Scholarship recipient selected
PITTSBURG, Kan. — After a nearly 30-year "detour," Ann Wolfe has just one year left until she adds another degree — a Master of Social Work.   Wolfe always wanted to complete a … more
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A groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion at Heritage Tractor in Pittsburg will be held a 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5.
Heritage Tractor to expand service shop
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Heritage Tractor, a local John Deere dealership in Pittsburg, will be breaking ground on a new service facility at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. The addition will include heat … more
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Gus, the area’s most popular celebrity, stops to pose with fans during Wednesday’s block party in Pittsburg.
‘Lights, Camera, Gus!’
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Local businesses decorated for this year’s Business Decorating Contest before setting up shop along Broadway, between 4th and 6th Streets, to celebrate PSU football during the Paint the Town Red Block Party Wednesday, Aug. 30. more
Staff from Crawford County Mental Health, Crawford County Sheriff’s office, and the Crawford County Commissioners pause for a photograph after the commission approved a resolution adopting the Step-Up Initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illness being arrested and incarcerated without adequate treatment. 
County approves resolution to adopt Step-Up Initiative
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Commission on Tuesday approved a resolution to adopt the Step-Up Initiative throughout the county to reduce the number of people suffering from mental illness … more
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Debbie Hurt Walker stands in front of a display of her quilts at Root Coffeehouse in Pittsburg.
Fiber artist features work for Little Balkans Days
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In celebration of Little Balkans Days starting this week, the public is invited to view fiber artist Debbie Hurt Walker’s display at Root Coffeehouse in Pittsburg. … more
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J.W. Johnson, second from left in purple, prepares to deliver a serve during an exhibition match at John Lance Arena on Monday during the Johnson Family Pro Pickleball Day as the crowd watched J.W. and Dylan Frazier battle against Jorja Johnson and Gabriel Tardio.
Pickle in Pitt: Johnson Family visits hometown
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — “The First Family of Pickleball” and Pittsburg natives J.W., Jorja, Jack, and Julie Johnson returned to their hometown on Monday for a morning and afternoon full … more
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