Oklahoma man injured in crash with semi in Montgomery County
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A Jenks, Oklahoma, man was injured in a crash involving a semi truck Tuesday morning near Caney, Kansas, in Montgomery County not far from the Oklahoma state line.
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10/5/22
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CHCSEK to host Arma, Baxter Springs drive-thru flu shot clinics
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Flu season is here, and two area Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHCSEK) clinics will be offering “drive-thru” flu shot clinics on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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10/5/22
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Wreaths Across America event planned for PSU Veterans Memorial
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Local Wreaths Across America (WAA) volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest Fort Scott National Cemetery are honored this December as part of National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.
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10/5/22
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Frontenac mayor pledges to fix overpass
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Gary Edwards, true to his word, made an appearance Monday at the Frontenac City Council to voice his concerns about the condition of the Joe Saia Overpass. Edwards, a Frontenac resident and business owner in Pittsburg, already approached the Crawford County Commission and the Pittsburg City Commission about the matter last week.
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10/5/22
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Gas Engine and Tractor Show set for this weekend
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The SEK Old Time Gas Engine and Tractor Club will host its 34th annual Antique Gas Engine and Tractor Show and Swap Meet on Friday and Saturday at the Crawford County Historical Museum.
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10/5/22
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FSCC to host ‘Exploring the African American Experience’ videography discussion
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The public is invited to the Exploring the African American Experience Project videography discussion on Friday, Oct. 7, at the Ellis Fine Arts Center theater on the Fort Scott Community College campus at 9 a.m.
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10/5/22
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County releases early voting information
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At Tuesday’s Crawford County Commission meeting, County Clerk Lisa Lusker announced some important dates regarding the upcoming election in November.
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10/5/22
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Fire up the pizza oven
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Domino’s in Pittsburg is joining forces with Pittsburg Fire Department, and Frontenac Fire Department to promote fire safety. On Oct. 19 and 20 from 7 to 9 p.m., anyone who orders a Domino’s pizza may be randomly selected and surprised at the door when their pizza arrives accompanied by a fire engine.
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10/5/22
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Kansas Supreme Court comes to Parsons
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Since 2011, the Kansas Supreme Court has been making the rounds traveling to different cities and towns across the state to give citizens a chance to see a docket session in action.
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10/5/22
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Author encourages young writers at PSU
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Writer and former Pittsburg State University gallery director S. Portico Bowman visited PSU once again to read from her debut novel, “Cashmere Comes from Goats,” on Monday evening, as well as to talk to students during writing classes on Tuesday.
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10/5/22
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PSU, PHS band directors partner to create community band
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Community members who want an opportunity to play with a group will have the opportunity to do so, thanks to a new band being started by a faculty member in the PSU Music Department and a two-time graduate of the department.
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10/5/22
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KBI investigating after two bodies found in Labette County
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after two people were found dead Monday in rural Mound Valley, Kansas.
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10/5/22
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Ascension Via Christi to transition Care Van program to CHCSEK
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Ascension Via Christi has announced it will be transitioning its Care Van program to Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHSEK) as of Nov. 1.
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10/4/22
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LCC seeks new logo design for 100-Year Celebration
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Labette Community College will be celebrating its centennial anniversary beginning September 2023, and the LCC 100-Year Celebration Committee is sponsoring a design contest for a logo to commemorate this special year.
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10/4/22
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PSU musicians to appear in PBS special
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A Pittsburg State University professor of music and graduate music student will be featured in a PBS special airing on Ozarks Public Television on Oct. 6 and 9.
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10/4/22
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Meals on Wheels reports September deliveries
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During the month of September 2022, 804 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg.
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10/4/22
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One teen killed, two injured in Barton County crash
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An 18-year-old was killed and two other teenagers injured in a crash in rural Barton County, Missouri, early Sunday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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10/4/22
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Cato Days to celebrate Crawford County heritage
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Located just south of the Bourbon County line and a couple miles west of US-69 sits what remains of the historic town of Cato, Kansas. While few residents live in the area today, a group of dedicated people, many with personal ties to the town, have been working hard to keep the memories alive by sponsoring the annual Cato Days in November.
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10/4/22
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Pumpkin patch farms open to start fall season
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Fall is upon us, which means the pumpkin patches in the area are ripe and ready.
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10/4/22
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Chief: Busy weekend for Parsons PD exemplifies ‘broken system’
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The Parsons Police Department has announced several arrests over the weekend, with department leadership expressing frustration at the criminal justice system for its apparent inability to keep repeat offenders off the streets.
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By Jonathan Riley / [email protected]
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10/4/22
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