Local non-profits receive donations from 100 People Who Care
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Three non-profit organizations were given the chance to hit it big Thursday, May 25 when a group of caring individuals attended T he 100 People Who …

Pool days
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The Pittsburg Aquatic Center drew crowds Friday, May 26 for opening day.

Kiwanis displays the Colors
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At sunrise, five times a year, members of Pittsburg’s Sunflower Kiwanis Club set about the task of displaying the national colors throughout the city. Every Memorial Day, Flag …

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Busy season begins at Pittsburg Parks and Recreation
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – With the Pittsburg Aquatic Center (PAC) set to open today at 1 p.m. and the Schlanger Park Splash Pad averaging over 100 users a day since opening for the season May 10, it’s safe to say the busy season has begun for the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department.

Ascension Living Via Christi Village honors Pittsburg nurse

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Matthew Anderson, RN, a staff nurse at Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Pittsburg, was recently honored with the prestigious DAISY Award during a special ceremony.

Local student named Governor’s Scholar

TOPEKA, Kan. — At the invitation of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Jaxson Robinson of Girard High School was selected to attend the 40th Annual Governor’s Scholars Awards Program on May 7 in Topeka. The recognition ceremony honored the top academic one percent of Kansas high school seniors. Scholars were selected from accredited public and private schools in the state.

Scully named USD 250 Distinguished Alumnus

PITTSBURG, Kan. — He’s had dinner with Jimi Hendrix and was part of a band that opened for Pink Floyd, but Dr. William Scully’s most fond memories came in the classroom, both as a student at USD 250 schools and later as a teacher and administrator in the Kansas City area. In recognition of his service to education and his varied life experiences, Scully was recently named the 2023 Pittsburg High School Distinguished Alumnus.

Suspect arrested after fleeing from law enforcement

BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — A Galena man is in custody after attempting to elude law enforcement Thursday morning.

“Dan Bikes Kansas”

Shipp wraps up final leg of ride at company started by grad

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Armed with a degree from Pittsburg State University’s Wood Product Manufacturing program, Bob Holloway took a leap of faith in 2010 and started his own business in a small town that doesn’t see many visitors, so he and his business partner, also a Pitt State graduate, were thrilled to open the door to Pitt State President Dan Shipp on Wednesday.

PSU plans recorded Memorial Day program
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Monday, May 29, at 10 a.m., Pittsburg State University, home to the PSU Veterans Memorial, will honor veterans and their families during a recorded Memorial Day program.

Rotary 'rocks out' for a cause
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Six area bands performed during Rotary Rocks Out Hunger Saturday, May 20 at The Pitt. All proceeds will go to The Lord's Diner.

Traveling photo exhibit, activities to call attention to dementia
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A traveling photo exhibit, public reception, and photo walk fundraiser being planned for June by a graduate of Pittsburg State University will highlight perspectives and insights of individuals and families impacted by dementia.

The oral history of David Newcomb
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A quiet and thoughtful man, no one would ever suspect that Mr. David Newcomb spent 14 months in Vietnam as a field artilleryman. After the war, Mr. Newcomb became a mathematics and computer science …

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Memorial Auditorium expands parking
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives

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The oral history of William Hollenbeck
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A career military man, Lieutenant-Colonel Hollenbeck served two tours in Vietnam before moving on to teach courses on the war at Pittsburg State University where he also worked as an assistant to the university president. Fluent in Vietnamese, LtCol Hollenbeck was a personable and colorful man and was truly an example for all of us. Even in 1989, he spoke words that still ring true today. What follows are the words of William Hollenbeck as recorded by PHS students Janice Griffiths and Shelly Wright in January 1989.

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Frontenac to stock steam shovel ponds with fish
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives

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GOP leaders in Kansas back off threat to sue Democratic governor over education funding

Leaders of Kansas’ Republican-controlled Legislature have backed off a threat to sue the state’s Democratic governor for vetoing parts of a GOP education funding bill. They said Thursday that …

Kansas paramedic charged with sexually assaulting heavily drugged woman

A Kansas paramedic has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman while she was taking a cocktail of painkillers and sedatives. Adam Ferguson, 42, of Iola, is free on a $20,000 bond after he was …

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Florida man at center of fatal human smuggling case pleads not guilty in Minnesota

A Florida man charged with human smuggling related to the deaths last year of four immigrants near the Canadian border has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges. Court records show that Steve …

Brown, Lowe named prep athletes of the week

St. Mary's Colgan track and field athlete Lily Brown and Pittsburg golfer M.J. Lowe are the Morning Sun Athletes of the Week for the week ending May 12. LILY BROWN Lily Brown, a junior led the …

Dragons' Slaughter wins javelin at regional meet
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OVERLAND, PARK, Kan. -- The Pittsburg Purple Dragons competed in the Class 5A regional track and field meet on Friday at Blue Valley District Stadium for the chance to qualify for the KSHSAA state …

Frontenac returns 2 medalists to state golf tourney
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Cole Niederklein and Vinny Pile of Frontenac return to the Class 3A state golf tournament next week as returning medalists. A total of eight local golfers — three from Frontenac and St. Mary's …

Panthers play first game in 2-1A baseball state tourney
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St. Mary's Colgan is playing the opening game in next week's Class 2-1A baseball state tournament. The KSHSAA released the bracket on Friday after rainouts postponed the completion of all eight …

Logue reaches 13 Big 12 titles

The championships just keep on coming for Cailie Logue. Logue, a senior at Iowa State, won the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters at last weekend's Big 12 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships …

White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

Derrick White scored on a putback as time expired and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history, holding off the Miami Heat 104-103 to force a Game 7 in …

Dellandrea scores twice in 3rd, Stars stay alive with 4-2 victory over Golden Knights

Ty Dellandrea scored twice in a 1:27 span midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final. The …

Undefeated Leona Maguire advances to LPGA Match Play semifinals.

Leona Maguire won two more matches Saturday at Shadow Creek to advance to the semifinals in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play. The seventh-seeded Maguire, from Ireland, held off American Lindsey …

Schnek, Hall tied for Colonial lead after 3 rounds as both seek 1st PGA Tour win

Adam Schenk closed out a 3-under 67 with a 16-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to match PGA Tour rookie Harry Hall for the lead at 10 under after three rounds at the Colonial. Hall had the solo lead …

Lionel Messi helps PSG secure record 11th French league title, breaks European scoring record

Lionel Messi has helped Paris Saint-Germain clinch a record 11th French league title, and broke another scoring record in the process. Messi scored the opening goal as PSG drew 1-1 at Strasbourg to …

Palou balances plans with Ganassi vs. McLaren as Spaniard tries to win Indy 500

Alex Palou is the pole sitter and IndyCar points leader headed into the Indianapolis 500. The Spaniard is performing at a high level despite his rocky future. He is headed to McLaren Racing next …

Effecting change at the neighborhood level
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In my last article I talked about how the growth in Pittsburg will lead to significant changes and it is important to look for ways to participate in defining Pittsburg’s future. There are many ways to engage through city advisory boards, committees, or initiatives, but one of the most direct ways to impact where you live is in your own neighborhood. I’m sure there are aspects of your block that you would like to see improved - maybe there is an empty house that is in disrepair, street signs that need replaced, or maybe you’d like to have a neighborhood cleanup or block party. Whatever you’d like to see, they are more likely to happen if the people in the neighborhood work together.

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Better than feared
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"I accidentally shaved your head." My young barber was supposed to use scissors on my head and a #5 razor on the sides. Immediately after I sat down, he grabbed the razor and ran it down the middle …

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The oral history of Ralph Taylor
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Pittsburg native Ralph Taylor is the former owner of Taylor’s Paint and Wallpaper Company. After retiring, he enjoyed working in his garage and visiting with guests, telling stories of his time in the Navy as an Ensign. What follows are Mr. Taylor’s own words as recorded by Mindy Casella and Cynthia Newcomb in January 1989.

Pittsburg Chamber Honors Area Businesses & Individuals
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Over 300 Pittsburg area business, education, and community leaders gathered for the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at Overman Student Center on the Pittsburg …

Cameron Smith set to perform in Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. — Cameron Smith will be in concert at the Worship Center at Forest Park Church in Joplin 7 p.m. June 17, where he wll be sharing songs from his newly released album “Faith Will Bring You Through” with the City of Prague Philharmonic.

Pittsburg Pride Fest fundraiser held Friday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The organizers of Pittsburg Pride Fest held their second annual fundraiser last …
Plaster hosts 2023 Four States' Farm Show

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PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Four States' Farm Show returns to Pittsburg this weekend at the Plaster Center on …
Area Events

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Saturday, May 20 Mirza Dinner and Auction Mirza Shrine is hosting dinner and auction on May 20, …

Eastbound and Down coming to Topeka Zoo

TOPEKA, Kan. – Get ready for a Smokey and the Bandit style reunion at the Topeka Zoo. Eastbound …
Rotary Rocks Out Hunger set for Saturday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Its origin dates back to raising money for fireworks, and on Saturday night, …
Ozark Mountain Daredevils partners with Springfield Symphony Orchestra

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BRANSON, Mo. – The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced a collaboration between …