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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” …

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.  

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.

 MHM completes CAP evaluation
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — Miners Hall Museum has received their final 256-page evaluation of the museum and its practices following the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) grant that was …

Fightin’ Irish
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — McCarthy’s Pub owner Bryan Hanson approached the Pittsburg City Commission Monday night during public comments to point out what he sees as an inconsistency in a pair of …

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 …

KDOT refines 69 plan
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is planning four in-person open houses and one virtual open house in June, allowing the public review proposed corridor …

Traffic stops, activities increase for agencies
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Police Department and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office conducted more traffic stops last week compared to the previous week. The Pittsburg Fire Department also saw an uptick in activities. 

Ablins gives survey update
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Joshua Albins, a Wichita attorney advising the county commission on its comprehensive plan, appeared Tuesday at the county courthouse to update the commissioners on the progress of the current survey available to property owners.
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Little Balkans Chronicles

Taking our dogs for a spin
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On Monday I stopped by Dollar General to get some laundry soap and the woman at the checkout asked, “Where’s Arlo? Why don’t you bring him in with you?” After I told her he …
From Our History

G.A.R. head hits Congress
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago May 14, 1925   Everett Miller and Raymond Andrew, arrested several days ago at Russell, Kas., on charges of …
From Our History

Commencement begins with ROTC commissioning
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago May 13, 1925   Straw Hat Day, today, found straw “lids” much in evidence. Many of those out …
Gen X Girl's Guide

20 Years and Counting
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The past few weeks, I have been nostalgic about my 28 years as a teacher. My first teaching job was as an ESL conversational teacher in Ulsan, South Korea. I loved that country so much as well as my …
Kansas
WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2025--Textron Aviation today announced a major program milestone for the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program with the successful first flight of a …
Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Thursday, May. 15.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 …
Nation
The Latest: Cassie now faces cross-examination after exposing Diddy's violence

The R&B singer Cassie is facing cross-examination Wednesday after two days of testimony recounting tumultuous details of life with her ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs. Prosecutors allege Combs …

AP News Summary at 12:12 a.m. EDT Trump to visit US troops in Qatar as he rejects America's 'interventionist' past in region DOHA, Qatar (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to visit a U.S. installation at the center of …
Autopsies misclassified deaths in police custody that were homicides, Maryland officials say An audit of Maryland autopsies has uncovered at least 36 in-custody police deaths that should have been considered homicides. State officials announced their findings Thursday following a …
Live updates: Trump visits main U.S. military base in Middle East and heads from Qatar to Abu Dhabi Live updates: President Donald Trump is to visit the main U.S. military base in the Middle East even as he uses his four-day visit to Gulf states to reject the “interventionism” of America’s …
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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 …

Galena's Jack Perry joins PSU basketball program
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GALENA, Kan. -- Jack Perry, the 6-foot-4 high-scoring guard from Galena High School, signed his letter to join Pittsburg State’s basketball team on Tuesday afternoon in front of family and friends outside the gymnasium lobby.

Gorillas to send 42 athletes to D2 outdoor track and field championships
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Six No. 1 seeds headline the Pittsburg State outdoor track and field team delegations who are going to Pueblo, Colo., next weekend for the NCAA Division II Championships.

Moss named new PHS boys coach
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Pittsburg High School will have two new head basketball coaches next season. Last month, Pittsburg announced Tristan Gegg as the new girls basketball coach. And last week, the Purple Dragons …

Frontenac goes unbeaten to win CNC title
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COLUMBUS, Kan. — Frontenac softball completed an unbeaten run through CNC League play by sweeping rival Columbus on Thursday, 10-2 and 15-1 in five innings. The Raiders scored their 25 …
Regional Sports
AUTO RACING: Larson dominates in Kansas City and NASCAR's All-Star Race returns to Wilkesboro

Kyle Larson secured his second consecutive spring win at the Kansas Speedway and third series victory of the season. NASCAR Cup Series sets up for an All-Star Race weekend in Wilkesboro. And F1 …

NASCAR star Kyle Larson is ready to focus on the Indianapolis 500 — after a sprint car race NASCAR star Kyle Larson is ready to take another shot at “the Double,” running every lap of the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day Memorial Day weekend. At least, he will be …
Kyle Larson wins again at Kansas, dominating for his 3rd NASCAR Cup Series win this season Kyle Larson made it back-to-back spring race wins at Kansas Speedway on Sunday. He dominated the NASCAR Cup Series race from the pole to win for the third time this season. Larson swept both of the …
National sports

Endurance athlete to swim around Martha’s Vineyard to change public perception of sharks

A family walks to the span of the American Legion Memorial Bridge, also known as the "Jaws Bridge", while spending the day fishing, Monday, May 12, 2025, in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha

An athlete will aim to be the first person to swim around Martha's Vineyard to educate the public on sharks. Lewis Pugh will attempt the swim in 47-degree water during the start of white shark …

Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company this year as business leaders struggle with U.S. …

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 12:44 a.m. EDT

Timberwolves beat Warriors in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finals for 2nd straight year MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting to send the Minnesota …

Alex Smalley was the fifth alternate in the PGA Championship when the field was announced last week. He was first alternate when the week began. And then in a span of about 20 hours, he went from …

Duo detained as Spurs star Son Heung-min alleges extortion over woman's pregnancy claims

Tottenham Hotspur

South Korean police say they are seeking to formally arrest two people who have been detained on suspicion of attempting to blackmail Tottenham captain Son Heung-min. According to Korea’s Yonhap …

One would think the job of making the NFL schedule has got somewhat easier the past couple years as the league has come up with more broadcast windows, including making Christmas Day a permanent …
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Business

‘Their story becomes part of our story’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From meat straight from their ranch to Ernesto’s salsa, Ben and Tamara Simon are committed to providing Kansas and regionally made products to the community. The food items in their store are made by small businesses, which the duo believes is important to not only the people but also the local economy.  

Wellness for Mind and Body Happening on Saturdays Downtown 
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — LaStacia Ross is passionate about Qi Gong (pronounced Chee Gong), which is an ancient Chinese practice dating back thousands of years. Through the use of slow meditative …
Business Spotlight

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.  

Family creates office suites for remote workers
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Long Branch Office Suites, located at 130 E. Forest Ave., Girard, is offering a space for remote workers outside of their homes.  
World
UN aid chief defends using 'genocide' in Gaza remarks to the Security Council that Israel rejects

The United Nations’ humanitarian chief has defended using the term “genocide” to describe what aid workers are trying to prevent in Gaza. Tom Fletcher tells The Associated Press the world …

Chris Brown arrested in UK for alleged attack at London club in 2023 Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in England for allegedly hitting someone with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023. The Metropolitan Police did not name Brown but said Thursday that it took a …
Russian delegation arrives in Turkey for Ukraine war talks without Putin but Zelenskyy is on his way Russian officials say Russia’s delegation has arrived in Istanbul for peace talks with Ukraine. However, President Vladimir Putin was not part of the delegation, according to a list released by the …
Obituaries
Gaylen K. Browning
Gaylen K. Browning, 74, of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:41 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He was born Nov. 29, 1950, in Pittsburg, the son of Carl Andrew and …
Donna Jean Murray
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Jean Murray on May 7, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Donna was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She …
Dorothy Ann Pintar Inderwiesen
Dorothy Ann Inderwiesen, age 103, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.   She was a devoted wife that cared for her husband of 64 years, Frank H Inderwiesen, who proceeded …
Connie Jo (Mcclelland) Edwards
Connie Jo (Mcclelland) Edwards, 61 of Girard, passed away after a long battle with several medical conditions on May 6, 2025. Connie was born on May 3, 1964, in Girard, KS. to Donald and Naomi …
Harold A. "Pepper" Martin
Harold A. "Pepper" Martin, age 93, of Pittsburg, KS, answered the call to come home to heaven on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The wonderful memories we have of him will outweigh the many tears we shed. …
City Life

"Three Chords and the Truth"
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Olive Street Presents Amelia White and Carter Sampson Sunday night as part of their ongoing house concert series. There will be a potluck at 6pm and the music begins at 7pm. …

  • Might as Well "JUMP!"
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. — 80s rock fans are in for a treat Saturday night at Kansas Crossing Casino. JUMP! …

  • Memorable May
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    May is unbelievably winding down. Most schools will be out for the summer on the 16th or 23rd. More free …

  • May Days
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  • Rock and Roll  Saturday Night
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. —Music aficionados were in for a treat this weekend when Oklahoma singer Erin …

  • Memorable May
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    May brings us blue skies, plentiful sunshine, and many  outings for your leisure time …

  • Movies for Adults are Back! 
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    This winter I was truly worried about the theatrical experience going away for good. The box …

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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Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? 2 experts on aging explain why lives are at stake
When people over 65 lose Medicaid coverage, they stop seeing their doctors for preventive care due to high costs. This in turn leads to worse health outcomes and higher health care costs.
AI can scan vast numbers of social media posts during disasters to guide first responders
Natural disasters prompt a flood of social media posts. AI can help sift the wheat of helpful information from the chaff of chitchat and misinformation.
How redefining just one word could strip the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat
The public has until May 19 to weigh in on a Trump administration plan that would leave many endangered species at much greater risk.
Lady Gaga bomb plot: Thwarted plan lifts veil on the gamification of hate and gendered nature of online radicalization
Instead of promoting diversity, many social networks and other popular digital platforms function as machines for the production and circulation of hate.
Taking intermittent quizzes reduces achievement gaps and enhances online learning, even in highly distracting environments
Racial achievement gaps virtually vanished when students answered quizzes during remote learning.