SEK-CAP gives back
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEK-CAP) employees volunteered at numerous locations across 12 counties in southeast Kansas on Friday for its annual Day of Caring.
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5/2/25
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Dems protest in support of basic rights
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5/2/25
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Salvation Army, Arvest partner to fight food insecurity
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Arvest Bank in Pittsburg teamed up with The Salvation Army Friday afternoon to battle food insecurity. The event was part of the bank’s annual Arvest Million Meals …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/2/25
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Two injured in three-vehicle accident
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CHEROKEE, COUNTY Kan. — Two individuals suffered injuries following a three-vehicle collision late Friday morning in Cherokee County.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, …
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5/2/25
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County to add two new positions to juvenile court
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GIRARD, Kan. — On Friday, Judge Jennifer Brunetti of the 11th Judicial District notified the Crawford County Commission of the need to replace one attorney and hire two more for …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/2/25
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Miners Hall celebrates 13 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Long-time supporters and members of the Miners Hall Museum gathered at the Frisco Event Center in Pittsburg Thursday night to celebrate 13 years of service and education by …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/2/25
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Meals on Wheels
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During the month of April 2025, 873 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Mercy Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special diets are available upon …
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5/2/25
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Pittsburg dojo to host karate tournament
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Japan Karate-do Genbu-kai of Pittsburg will be hosting their 48th annual karate tournament and seminars May 2-4, 2025. A karate tournament will be held on Saturday, May …
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5/2/25
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Health department hosts community baby shower
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — To help mothers connect to resources available in the community, the Crawford County Health Department held its annual community baby shower at the Homer Cole Center on Thursday.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/1/25
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A Pittsburg family is trying to pick up the pieces of what is left after a mother was arrested last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while trying to …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/1/25
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K-39 to close Tuesday
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Crawford County residents traveling through the northwest portion of the county need to find a new route by Tuesday.
The Kansas Department of Transportation …
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5/1/25
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‘More than just care, it’s family’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Connecting community partners while raising funds, Mosaic held its “Partners in Possibilities” luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the John U. Parolo Education …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/1/25
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Pittsburg Fire Department stays busy
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Fire Department continues to serve the community in numerous ways.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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4/30/25
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Documentary highlights baseball legends and small-town determination
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Filmmaker and Pittsburg State University graduate student Aaron Thompson unveiled his latest project Monday evening to a select group of individuals.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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4/30/25
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Skubitz Foundation announces annual awards
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Skubitz Foundation hosted its annual awards banquet at BMO Bank in Pittsburg Wednesday evening. Each year, the foundation selects up to three noteworthy organizations to …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/30/25
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Lamar to host 2025 spring coin show
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LAMAR, Mo. — The Lamar Coin and Collectors Show returns to the Thiebaud Auditorium, 105 E. 11th Street, on Saturday, May 3, for another installment of this annual tradition.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/30/25
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‘OK Kids Day’ returns May 3
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — This weekend marks the much-anticipated return of "OK Kids Day," a full day of family activities at Lakeside Park.
OK (Outdoor Kansas) Kids Day, a free event …
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4/30/25
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Freeman Fort Scott opening delayed until fall
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Freeman Health Systems is finding that renovation projects can take a little more time than expected. In a news release, Tuesday, officials with Freeman said that while the ongoing renovation of Freeman Fort Scott Hospital is “progressing smoothly,” opening of the facility won’t take place until this fall, instead of this spring.
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4/30/25
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The original Bass Pro Shop
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — John’s Sports Center is known as “the original Bass Pro Shop” as Johnny Morris, owner of the nationwide chain, got his idea from trading beads and lures at the John’s tackle counter in the mid 1970s.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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4/29/25
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State Parks hold ‘Free Vehicle Entry Day’
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FARLINGTON, Kan. — The summer camping season begins this weekend at Crawford State Park and state parks across Kansas on a budget-friendly note. Visitors to Farlington Lake, where temps are …
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4/29/25
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