PHS senior signs for powerlifting
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At a first-of-its-kind event, a Pittsburg High School senior signed to Special Olympics Kansas, Wednesday afternoon, and was showered with compliments and praise for his four years as a Dragon. …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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4/3/25
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Apple Day returns to PSU
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students, staff, and administration at Pittsburg State University partied like it was 1907 Wednesday morning through the afternoon, celebrating the university’s oldest …
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4/3/25
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‘Voices of reason’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Wednesday saw the return of the Pittsburg High School AP Language and Composition class's TEDx event, at which students presented in-depth presentations on topics ranging from …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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4/3/25
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Two-vehicle crash causes possible injuries
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A crash involving two vehicles occurred at the intersection of 15th and Pine streets in Pittsburg, April 1, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.
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4/3/25
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Law Day influences youth career paths
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students from Crawford County high schools and PSU got an inside view of the legal system and related careers, Wednesday, at the inaugural Law Day event, held at the Crawford County Judicial Center.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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4/3/25
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. –– It was an early day for newly appointed Crawford County Emergency Manager Quinton Parsons as severe storms blew through the area Wednesday morning, spawning a …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/2/25
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Decisions, decisions
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4/2/25
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Meals on Wheels
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of March 2025, 852 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Mercy Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special diets …
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4/2/25
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Commissioners talk roads and tax sales
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GIRARD, Kan. –– The Crawford County Commission met with Michelle Brenwald of Klenda Austerman, LLC, a law firm based in Wichita, Tuesday, to discuss assistance with tax foreclosures on …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/2/25
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Area youngsters learn leadership skills
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Chamber President Blake Benson uttered the year 2003, and a gathering of sixth-grade Crawford County students gasped in astonishment. That seems reasonable, given …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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4/2/25
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‘Achieve as You Go’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University honored more than 200 students on Monday as part of its “Associate of Arts Degree Conferring Ceremony” held at the Bicknell Family …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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4/2/25
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Fire control calls hold steady
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For the past two weeks, the Pittsburg Fire Department has responded to the same number of calls for fire control or extinguishment.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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4/2/25
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Agencies handle increase in service calls
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PITTSBURG, KS – This past week, the Pittsburg Police Department and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office experienced an increase in service calls.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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4/1/25
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Safehouse hosts ‘unforgettable’ fundraiser
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PITTSBURG, KS – With many changes to Safehouse Crisis Center’s annual fundraiser, the Bags to Riches event was packed with positivity.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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4/1/25
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Local students shine in ‘Civics Bee’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County middle school students showcased their social studies skills Saturday morning at the second-ever regional competition for the annual National Civics Bee, …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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4/1/25
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Eighth graders recognized for historical essays
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. –– Each year, the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors the American History Essay Contest for all students in fifth to eighth grade whether they are in …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/1/25
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PCMS club build leadership skills
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FRANKLIN, Kan. –– The Kiwanis Builders Club at Pittsburg Community Middle School isn’t about building birdhouses but building future leaders, although some manual labor isn’t …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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4/1/25
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Freeman Health honors Paula Baker
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Longtime Freeman Health System President/Chief Executive Officer and Pittsburg native Paula Baker was honored Friday afternoon for her legacy as part of a retirement ceremony held …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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3/29/25
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Rooting for plant lovers
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CHEROKEE – Danaya Baert, owner of Deeply Rooted at Home, had a drive to help people, but after discovering her future wasn’t in medical care, she decided to plant herself on a new career path.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/29/25
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Pittsburg welcomes Five Below
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PITTSBURG – City administrators, Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce members and Five Below employees cut the ribbon Friday morning during the grand opening of the new store located at 2507 N. Broadway Street in Pittsburg.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/29/25
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