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Vehicle crash causes property damage, arrest
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A two-vehicle collision resulted in damage to the SEK Recycling Center’s gate and fence Saturday night. One of the drivers was arrested for driving under the influence.  

Pitt Plastics celebrates expansion
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — One of the largest employers in Pittsburg, Pitt Plastics, took a leap of growth with its recent completion of a new facility.  

‘Bound by your imagination’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With their grand opening set for this Saturday, owners of Sullivan Book Arts and Wyrd Hoard Letterpress and Photography are turning the establishment at 202 W. 4th Street into an art gallery and workspace for their creations.  

Health Department visits commission
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GIRARD, Kan. — Crawford County Health Department Director Debra Anthony, along with Nurse Practitioner Kayla Crowell, paid a visit to the County Commissioners on Monday to go over what the …

Arma Council battles runaway vegetation
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ARMA, Kan. — Recent rains have left area homeowners battling high grass, and they’re not the only ones. The Arma City Council amended its ordinance Monday evening to deal with tall grass …

‘Nothing beets a farmers market’
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Firm invests more than $600 million in Watco
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Duration Capital Partners (Duration), a private investment firm that focuses on North American transportation infrastructure, has made a minority equity investment of more than $600 million in Pittsburg’s Watco Companies, LLC. Watco announced the investment in a news release on Tuesday.

Program feeds students
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Every child in USD 250 will be able to receive a free breakfast, lunch and after-school snack this fall, thanks to the district’s decision to participate in a program designed for schools that serve predominately low-income children.

PSU students launch local marketing campaign
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University students Gracie Serrioz and Addie Hinterweger saw their months of hard work come to fruition on Saturday as their marketing campaign, “Sports are for Everybody,” was unveiled at Jock’s Nitch Sports, 523 N. Broadway.  

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Looking Back
From Our History

Federal road funds restored to Kansas
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago June 18, 1925   Appointment of a judge, marshal and clerk for the new city court was deferred by the city …
From Our History

Live races to begin at Camptown
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago June 17, 1925   Pittsburg’s new sewage disposal plant was given a final inspection today by Ernest …
From Our History

County halts roadbuilding
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago June 14-16, 1925   Formal action calling a halt to all road building in Crawford County and trimming down the …

From shopkeepers to soldiers
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June 14 is widely recognized as Flag Day in the United States. It was on that day in 1777 when the Continental Congress authorized a national flag and the parameters of its design for the newly …

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Kansas
Fast casual concept opening in Overland Park on July 1, offering free chicken salad for a yearATLANTA, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast-casual chicken salad …
Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Wednesday, Jun. 18.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please …

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Nation
Photos of the escalating Israel-Iran conflict as attacks continue

Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Thursday as both countries continue to exchange strikes. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

AP News Summary at 12:45 a.m. EDT Israel strikes Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, state television says DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel attacked Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, Iranian state television said …
The Latest: Israel attacks Arak heavy water reactor, Iranian state TV says Iranian state television says Israel has attacked Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor. The report Thursday said there was “no radiation danger whatsoever” and that the facility had been already …
Today in History: June 19, Union troops arrive in Galveston on ‘Juneteenth’ Today is Thursday, June 19, the 170th day of 2025. There are 195 days left in the year. This is Juneteenth. Today in history: On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with …

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Sports
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Frontenac senior Aubree Moore goes for a block during Saturday’s championship match against Louisburg at Frontenac High School.

Raiders finish second, Panthers third in Frontenac Tournament

FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders finished second in their home volleyball tournament on Saturday with a 2-1 loss (25-19, 18-25, 22-25) in the championship match against the Louisburg …

Hotze named girls soccer player of the year
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Pittsburg senior forward Alyssa Hotze has been named the Morning Sun girls soccer player of the year for the third straight season after a record breaking year. Hotze finished the season with 34 …

Johnson named softball player of the year

Frontenac senior pitcher Avery Johnson is the Morning Sun softball player of the year for 2025 after leading the Raiders to a second straight Class 3A title. Johnson, who will pitch at …

Rosenberg named boys athlete of the year
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Pittsburg junior Isaiah Rosenberg’s historic season earned him the distinction of being named the Morning Sun boys track and field athlete of the year for 2025. At the Class 5A state track …

Lowe wins boys golfer of the year for third time
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Pittsburg senior boys golfer M.J. Lowe has been named the Morning Sun boys golf athlete of the year for 2025, becoming a three-time winner of the award. Making his fourth appearance in the Class …

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Regional Sports
Keegan O’Connor's record-breaking homer leads K-State past Houston Christian 7-4 in Austin Regional

Keegan O’Connor had a record-breaking three-run homer, Lincoln Sheffield threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Kansas State beat Houston Christian 7-4 on Saturday in the Austin Regional. Kansas State …

Knight, Lachenmayer combine to allow just 5 hits and North Dakota State beats Kansas 4-3 Colten Becker had two hits, an RBI and a great catch in the seventh inning, Logan Knight and Danny Lachenmayer combined to allow just five hits, and North Dakota State beat Kansas 4-3 in the …
Creighton breezes to 11-4 victory over Kansas in nightcap of Fayetteville Regional Nolan Sailors drove in four runs and fell a single shy of hitting for the cycle as No. 3 seed Creighton rolled to an 11-4 victory over second-seeded Kansas in the nightcap of the Fayetteville …

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National sports

Diamondbacks play the Blue Jays looking to stop road slide

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Toronto Blue Jays looking to end a five-game road skid.

The Houston Astros lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Athletics.

Phillies meet the Marlins with 2-1 series lead

The Philadelphia Phillies bring a 2-1 advantage into the next game of the series against the Miami Marlins.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to end their three-game slide with a victory against the Detroit Tigers.

Cardinals play the White Sox after Donovan's 4-hit game

The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Chicago White Sox after Brendan Donovan had four hits against the White Sox on Tuesday.

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Baltimore Orioles after Junior Caminero had four hits against the Orioles on Wednesday.

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Business

‘We aren’t going anywhere’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the past 24 hours, The UPS Store 5703, located at 101 W. 29th Street Suite G, has assured numerous customers that the store is not closing.  

UPS to close facility in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The United Parcel Service (UPS) distribution center at 2106 W. 4th Street is scheduled to close in August. In response to an inquiry by the Morning Sun on Wednesday, a spokesperson with the company confirmed the closure. 

Healing with hands-on methods
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From retirees to athletes, Dr. William Bennetts, owner of Momentum Chiropractic, has been treating a wide range of individuals in the Southeast Kansas area for the past 10 years.  

Back to their roots
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Just in time for Mining Days, McKay Street Coffeehouse Owners Brad and Andra Stefanoni invited the public to grab a beverage, create art and learn some history.  

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World
Lithuanian hunters refuse a government request to shoot a wild bear in the capital

Lithuanian hunters have refused to shoot a wild bear that was spotted roaming around the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius and criticized the government for issuing a permit to kill a member of the …

Israel’s military warns people to evacuate the area around Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor Israel’s military warned people Thursday to evacuate the area around Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor. The warning came in a social media post on X. It included a satellite image of the plant in a …
Tried and tested in war: For European drone manufacturers, Ukraine is the place to be For European drone manufacturers, being able to say that their equipment has been tried in war by Ukrainian forces is becoming a sales pitch. At the Paris Air Show, they're marketing battle-tested …

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Obituaries
Dr. Stephen J. Teller
Dr. Stephen J. Teller, formerly of Pittsburg, passed away on June 16, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas.   He was born Feb. 15, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois to James Henry and Florence (Morris) …
Marlene Kay Smith
Marlene Kay Smith, 79, of Farlington, KS, passed away at her residence on June 15, 2025. Marlene was born on Aug. 21, 1945, in Council Grove, KS, to Norman H. and Ina (Fuqua) Diedrich. She was a …
Larry Dean Fields
Larry Dean Fields, 78, local businessman and entrepreneur, of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:55 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. He was born April 6, 1947, in Pittsburg, the son of …
Kay Lynne Pile
Kay Lynne Pile, 85, beloved educator, mentor, and community member passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Frontenac, KS, surrounded by the ones she loved the most. A dignified exit of this …
Patricia Ann Hoffman
Patricia Ann Hoffman, 93 of Pittsburg, KS, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg. She was born April 22, 1932, in Pittsburg, the daughter of Leo A. and Helen A. (O'Connell) …

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City Life

Weekly escape attempts
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Here is your weekly escape into the area's entertainment offerings. Enjoy! Events 6/18 General Trivia - 7 p.m., Drop the H  6/19 Bach to Bluegrass, 7p.m., The Bicknell …

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Trojan Tribune
 Math Honor Day
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200 Win VB
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Hometown Tour
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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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