Death ruled as self-inflicted
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A final autopsy report has concluded that the death of 27-year-old Tokumatsu Platt, of Pittsburg was self-inflicted, according to a Pittsburg Police news release.
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5/19/25
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Calls for service increase for local agencies
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Police Department and Crawford County Sheriff’s Office saw calls for service climb last week compared to the previous week.
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5/19/25
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Freeman announces feasibility study for Frontenac hospital
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In a news release Monday, Freeman Health Systems said its new president and chief executive officer, Matt Fry, “has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study to help strategically guide both development and long-term success of the proposed Southeast Kansas Hospital on the 55-acre Frontenac site.”
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5/19/25
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FSCC awards honorary degree
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5/19/25
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Area schools hold annual graduation
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GIRARD, Kan. — At high schools across Crawford County over the weekend, seniors marched to “Pomp and Circumstance,” celebrated their achievements and crossed the threshold into the …
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5/19/25
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FPD announces ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Police Department, along with departments across the state and country, is on the lookout for drivers who are not buckled up through the remainder of the …
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5/19/25
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Mulberry preps for Homecoming
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5/16/25
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Gorilla Battalion commissions 13
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — While Pittsburg State has commissioned U.S. Army officers for well over a century, dating back to World War I, it was not until 1952 that a more permanent program was …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/16/25
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Beauty in Bones
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My interests in skulls and antlers are not as trophies, but as natural sculptures and as part of an abiding fascination in the form-function aspects of nature. I have to say these elements are so deep-seated that they are a primary reason I got hooked on biology back in junior high- school. Models of leaf cross-sections held me like a lava lamp.
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By Steve Ford
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5/15/25
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Puzzle Player
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My father was a puzzlesmith. I made up the word because I couldn’t find one that better describes someone with an affinity for working word puzzles. After reading through the Topeka Capital-Journal, he would pull out the page with the crossword puzzle, fold it just so, and start in on it.
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By Carol Ann Robb
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5/15/25
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New hospice center set to bring families together
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Next year, Mount Carmel House, a six-suite hospice center, will be available to the community.
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5/15/25
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Frontenac tackles mobile homes
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Frontenac’s City Commission meeting Wednesday night was short, sweet and to the point. The stand-out piece of business was adopting a new ordinance regarding mobile …
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5/15/25
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Carpentry by the numbers
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5/15/25
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Lakeside Elementary holds Yellowstone simulation
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — First grade students at Lakeside Elementary got a taste of Yellowstone National Park’s geological wonders, diverse wildlife, and historical significance through Thursday …
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5/15/25
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Benson named KBOR chair
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents announced on Thursday the appointment of Blake Benson as chair for the upcoming fiscal year.
The Regents voted earlier this …
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5/15/25
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Attention to detail
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Little things matter. A crew of Pittsburg State University employees worked Wednesday to prepare John Lance Arena for Spring Commencement exercises on Friday and Saturday. Wyatt Hull, left, and Tony …
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By Ron Womble
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5/15/25
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Autumn Leaves
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Lord’s Prayer Richard gave our blessing for the meal. There were 20 attending.
A wonderful “Fish Fry” …
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5/15/25
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Sole owner continues White Elephant Emporium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Although Danielle Beitzinger has decided to step away from White Elephant Emporium, 804 N. Broadway, Stephanie Watts is assuring her customers and community that she is continuing as the sole owner.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/14/25
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11th Judicial District seeks new judge
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The 11th Judicial District, comprised of Cherokee, Crawford and Labette counties is seeking nominations to fill a judge vacancy.
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5/14/25
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NAC is gaining ground
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At Wednesday’s meeting of the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC), members shared stories of how their neighborhoods are starting to come together through hard work and …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/14/25
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