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‘We all have the duty to do good’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From the Vatican to Pittsburg, Catholics and non-Catholics across the globe are mourning the loss of Pope Francis.     Pope Francis died Easter Monday …

Arma Council talks fire, police
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ARMA, Kan. — Arma Fire Department/Crawford County Fire District #2 Fire Chief Mike McLeod visited with the Arma City Council Monday evening, providing updates on the department’s busy …

This town’s got heart!
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Held in honor and memory of a talented Pittsburg High School athlete lost in a tragic accident at the age of 26 in 2010, the Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) …

Spring is upon us
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — After a soaking Saturday, storms ramped up on Easter Sunday, intensifying as they moved east. While most in southeast Kansas heard rumbles of thunder and some drenching …

Murnan appointed to state board
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Last week, Governor Laura Kelly announced 12 appointments to several boards, commissions, and councils. One the appointments was Crawford County native, Monica Murnan.  …

Baker Township, CCSO report motor accident
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‘Coal Miners Gravel’ returns May 3
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In less than two weeks, cyclists from across the country will make their way to Pittsburg, hitting the gravel and paved roads of Crawford and Cherokee Counties with the return …

If these walls could talk
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Many long-time residents of Pittsburg and the surrounding area have fond memories of Ramsay’s Department Store on the 600 block of North Broadway. Some of the most …

Answering the call
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — People often think of first responders as police, fire and EMS. But what about the people behind the calls who are the link between emergency personnel and the public?  
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From Our History

Kansas is only state getting lunch funding
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Apr. 23, 1925   Mrs. Oscar Lofgren of Lindsborg was unanimously elected president of the Kansas Federation of …
From Our History

Dragons rebound with sweep
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Apr. 22, 1925   Temperature a month in advance of the season sped the growth of Kansas crops during the past …
From Our History

Shocker received shock
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Apr. 19-21, 1925   Tony Desota put a couple of sticks of dynamite in the Elk River at Ginger Blue last week …
True Stories

We got it all worked out
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‘Me and Jesus got our own thing goin’. Me and Jesus got it all worked out. Me and Jesus got our own thing goin’.   We don’t need anybody to tell us what it’s all …
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TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2025--Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFFN) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of …
WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2025--McCauley Propeller Systems announced today its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a …
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AP News Summary at 12:44 a.m. EDT

Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says VATICAN CITY (AP) — Vatican News has reported that Pope Francis was thankful that he was …

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT Pope Francis worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter's Square but was thankful he did, report says VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis was thankful that he was able to greet throngs of people in …
AP Trending SummaryBrief at 12:09 a.m. EDT Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a …
French President Macron brought new promises to cyclone-battered Mayotte. Residents want more Traditional songs and dances welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron when he arrived this week on the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte. That's a big contrast with his last visit, when he was …
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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 …

Interior Design students showcase their work in KC
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A group of Pittsburg State University students is making a statement in Kansas City this week. The students are seniors in PSU’s Bachelor of Science in Interior Design Program and they are exhibiting their work as part of KC Design Week.

Raiders, Trojans split one-run games

GIRARD, Kan. — Girard coach Chris Dunlap and Frontenac coach Kaleb Terlip both focused on the little things in their postgame interviews after their respective teams split a CNC League …

Wamego outlasts Frontenac in pitchers' duel

The Frontenac Raiders fell for the first time this season in a battle of state champions on Saturday in Chanute. The Raiders, reigning Class 3A champions, fell to Wamego, the 2-time defending 4A …

Dragons end five-game skid in run-rule fashion
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Pittsburg baseball ended a five-game losing streak with a 11-1 run-rule win in five innings over Coffeyville in Southeast Kansas League play at historic Jaycee Ballpark. The Purple Dragons …
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Missouri State football standout Todric McGee has died at age 21

Missouri State University has announced the death of football safety Todric McGee. The university said in a statement Saturday that McGee died this morning at a hospital from injuries he sustained …

Kevin Kelsy scores in each half to lead Timbers to 4-2 victory over Sporting KC Kevin Kelsy scored in each half as the Portland Timbers upped their unbeaten streak to five with a 4-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City. Portland took the lead for good four minutes into the second …
NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Players 2025 — Walter Clayton Jr., Florida 2024 — Tristen Newton, UConn 2023 — Adama Sanogo, UConn 2022 — Ochai Agbaji, Kansas 2021 — Jared Butler, Baylor 2019 — Kyle Guy, …
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Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA is coming off a losing season in coach DeShaun Foster's first year, but landing Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava has the Bruins feeling like winners. The 20-year-old …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden officially filled two open spots on his staff by promoting analytics director Jonathan Safir and hiring New York University head coach Dave …

Here is the latest Big 12 Conference sports news from The Associated Press

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Hall of Famer Champ Bailey lays out the challenges facing Travis Hunter as he tries to play both cornerback and wide receiver in the NFL. Bailey was the last true two-way star …

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU and North Carolina will play their 2026 opener in Ireland. That will come a year after Bill Belichick’s debut as coach of the Tar Heels comes at home against the …

Jets visit the Blues with 2-0 series lead

The Winnipeg Jets visit the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 2-0 lead in the series.

The Minnesota Wild host the Vegas Golden Knights in game three of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1.
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‘The best kind of chaos’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After successfully renovating two buildings in the downtown vicinity, Shawnee Lorenz and her husband, Josh, jumped at the chance to purchase and revamp her favorite building at 211 N. Broadway and the lot that adjoined it.   

Cutting with confidence
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Although The Chop Shop’s new location has a newer, modern look, Owner Jakob Folk hasn’t strayed from his base business principle: inclusivity.    Since he first opened his barbershop in 2020, Folk has cut and styled hair for people of all different walks of life.   “I've cut people’s hair that just got out of jail,” he said. “I've cut attorneys’ hair. I cut quite a bit of law enforcement hair. Everyone from little kids to older men to older women's hair. And that's what I wanted. I wanted something that everybody felt comfortable coming to and not just one group of people.”  

Morning Sun wins 25 awards

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Press Association announced winners of the statewide Awards of Excellence on Wednesday. The Morning Sun staff members collectively won 25 awards.  

Mercy Labor and Delivery receives recognition
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Mercy Pittsburg Hospital labor and delivery team recently received recognition for practices in supporting breastfeeding practices and improving maternal and infant health outcomes.   The recognition, known as the High 5 for Mom & Baby, is given to facilities that follow at least five of the 10 evidence-based practices. Mercy ensures the baby gets skin to skin contact after birth, offers breastmilk, has no pacifiers or bottle nipples, rooms the newborn with the mother and provides breastfeeding resources.  
World
An earthquake in the Sea of Marmara shakes Istanbul. No immediate reports of damage

Turkey’s emergency management agency says an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul. Wednesday's earthquake was centered in the Sea of Marmara off Istanbul. There were …

AP PHOTOS: Procession begins to transfer the body of Pope Francis VATICAN CITY (AP) — A procession to move the body of Pope Francis to St. Peter’s Basilica for three days of public mourning began Wednesday morning. The Argentine pontiff is remembered for his …
Indian-controlled Kashmir has been the scene of many violent attacks in past decades At least 26 people were killed and more than a dozen injured after gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir. It was the worst assault targeting civilians in years, but …
Obituaries
Rose M. Bailey
Rose M. Bailey, 100, of Girard, Kansas, died at 5:28 p.m., Sunday, April 20, 2025, in the Medicalodge in Frontenac, Kansas where she lived the last 4 years. Rose was born Dec. 7, 1924, at rural …
Daniel L. “Danny” Groves
Daniel L. “Danny” Groves, 76, of Scammon, died April 17, 2025 at his home. He had been ill health for six years. Dan was born Dec. 31, 1948, in Rock Springs, Wyoming the son of Clyde …
Beverly Sue (Houghton) Lane
Beverly Sue Lane, 85, of Mulberry, Kansas, passed away on April 18, 2025. Born on a farm in rural Barton County, Missouri, Beverly spent her early years embracing the values of hard work, family, and …
Tokumatsu Kinjo Platt
Tokumatsu Kinjo Platt, 27, of Pittsburg, passed away, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born Oct. 7, 1997, in Pittsburg, the son of Christopher Lamar Platt and Chieko Kinjo Platt. His family …
“Jack” John Marceau Richardson
Dr. “Jack” John Marceau Richardson, O.D., age 86, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away at Ascension Living Via Christi Village on April 1, 2025.   Jack was born on Jan. 18, 1939, at …
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HeART of Pittsburg

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Despite numerous events happening in the area, community members still showed up in droves to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the Pittsburg ArtWalk.

  • See You Around Town!
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    Spring is in the air and so are local events. Hopefully, the April showers that bring May flowers will …

  • Easter in acrylics
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. — Sunday afternoon at Artforms Gallery brought relaxation, fellowship, and joy to …

  • P.I.E in the Sky
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Friday at Artforms Gallery art students could take a bite out of P.I.E …

  • Sure. Fine. Whatever. The ‘90s are back!
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. — Local fans of the 1990s donned their best plaid, butterfly clips, baby doll …

  • Timing is everything
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    PITTSBURG – After battling schedule conflicts because of spring break, extreme weather conditions …

  • Timeless Travelers
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. — Ladies who want to get out of town and do some day-tripping look no further …

Trojan Tribune
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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