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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — On Monday, the Arma City Council gave final approval on pay raises for city employees ranging from its police force to public works. The decision … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 1/24/25

CCSO warns residents of break-ins, theft

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent increase in car thefts and break-ins and are urging drivers to not to leave their … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 1/24/25

The Rick Cook Band is a fan favorite at The Dirty Mule.

The Dirty Mule Celebrates 5th Anniversary Saturday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Dirty Mule, located at 134 US 69 will be celebrating its 5th year of food, fun, and festivities Saturday night. At 6pm, there will be a brisket dinner followed by an … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 1/24/25

On January 17, 2025, Fred Garzone was presented with a Quilt of Valor by Mary Gilpin, Pat Baker, Kathy Lunday, Fred and Gail Bishir. Garzone served in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962 as a Morse Code operator, achieving the rank of Specialist 4.

Army coding specialist presented a Quilt of Valor

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1/24/25

A Four-States Sanitation truck makes its way down a residential street in Frontenac, Thursday morning. They will share these streets with one less trash service soon, following a decision by the Frontenac City Council not to grant rival CARDS trash service a license to operate.

Frontenac denies license for trash service

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FRONTENAC, Kan. –– The Frontenac City Council may have dealt a serious blow to CARDS Recycling Wednesday night when it voted unanimously to deny the company’s request for a business … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 1/24/25

A cat dangles from a ledge and peeks through a cat tree opening at Pawprints on the Heartland.

Pawprints on the Heartland turns 25

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pawprints on the Heartland donors, board members, volunteers and community members will celebrate the nonprofit and its mission of providing low-cost spay and neuter services to the area for a quarter of a century. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 1/24/25

U.S. Bank branch located at 306 N. Broadway St. is scheduled to close April 29.

U.S. Bank branch to close

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg U.S. Bank branch located at 306 N. Broadway St. Is scheduled to close April 29. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 1/24/25

Monica Angeles chose the robin’s egg blue as part of her signs so that they would stand out from the streets.

Set to stand out

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The new year marked a new beginning for Monica Angeles as earlier this month she officially opened the doors to her real estate company, Monica & Co Realtors, located at 1002 S. Broadway St. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 1/23/25

A group of children play with the Lowrance fish finders during last year’s 18th Annual Albers Marine Fishing & Hunting show held at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg.

Albers Marine’s annual show returns Friday, Saturday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — It’s back. The annual Albers Marine Fishing and Hunting Show returns to Memorial Auditorium on Friday and Saturday. The event, now in its 19 th year, offers visitors an … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 1/23/25

Mulberry Chief of Police Joe Adelman giving out one of dozens of jackets to a resident on the night of Dec. 5, 2022. Adelman and his officers have continually provided relief year-round for residents of Mulberry, ranging from handing out water in the summer to blankets in the winter. COURTESY

Building community

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MULBERRY, Kan. –– Not too long ago, Mulberry Police Chief Joe Adelman was spotted at Dillons stocking up on canned, easy-to-prepare meals. Later, he appeared at Harbor Freight, buying as … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 1/23/25

‘Happiness is a warm puppy’

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ARMA, Kan. — A local city is distributing free straw to help citizens insulate outside dog houses and pet shelters during some of the coldest days of the winter, so far. A … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 1/23/25

Okla. man dies in Cherokee Co. crash

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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — An Oklahoma man is dead after her vehicle collided with a tow truck Tuesday morning in Cherokee County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 1/23/25

Holly Thompson and her son, Vincent, stand beside their business truck outside the workshop for both Perfection Carpet Cleaning & Upholstery and Residential Garage Door Service.

Mother and son carry on late father’s business

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — When Holly Thompson’s husband, Scott, died in 2023, she was faced with a tough decision about the two businesses he started, Perfection Carpet Cleaning & Upholstery and Residential Garage Door Service. But instead of shutting them down and selling, she and her son, Vincent Thompson, decided to continue them in his honor. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 1/22/25

Pittsburg woman injured in Cherokee Co. crash

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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A Pittsburg woman suffered injuries following a single-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Cherokee County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 1/22/25

CFSEK opens scholarship applications

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — High school s tudents in Crawford County and southeast Kansas who are graduating this spring and want to continue their education this fall are invited to review the range of … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 1/22/25

Year begins busy for Arma FD

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ARMA, Kan. — It is only three weeks into the new year, already becoming a busy time for the Arma Fire Department and Crawford County Fire District #2, carrying over from last year’s busy … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 1/22/25

County deals with trash, bad plumbing

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GIRARD, Kan. –– With litter along the highways and backed up plumbing at the jail, it was just one of those days for county commissioners on Tuesday. The commission invited … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 1/22/25

Autumn Leaves

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Autumn Leaves began the New Year on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 with a delicious meal of various homemade soups, salads and other goodies. For those that are not aware that the day of the month … more

Contributed | 1/21/25

Whitney Lovell

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A native of Weir, Whitney attended USD 247 in Cherokee before attending Pittsburg State University’s Social Work Program. During her practicum, she began working at the Children's Advocacy … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 1/21/25

Dr. Emily Walters, Chair of Crawford County Democrats, received the award of Outstanding Party Chair from Lt. Governor David Toland, and Kansas Democratic Party Chair Jeanna Repass.

Walters elected Democratic chair of Kansas-2

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Emily Walters, MD, PhD, has been elected as the new chairperson of the Kansas Second Congressional District Democratic Party. Dr. Walters has served as the Chair of the … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 1/21/25