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PITTSBURG, KS – A chase that ended in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday caused suspected minor injuries to only one person, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 2/28/25

Heather Horton, owner of TOAST, shares her journey from the farm to restaurateur during a Cup o’Conversation at the Pittsburg Public Library.

Restauranteur with a passion for community

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Growing up near Girard, Heather Horton helped her parents at their family restaurant before going on to earn a bachelor’s degree in commercial art and a … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 2/28/25

Artist rendering of a proposed double roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 69 and Atkinson Avenue in Pittsburg.

KDOT presents recommendations for U.S. 69

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Representatives from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) are back in southeast Kansas as part of Phase II of the U.S. 69 Highway Study in Crawford County. In … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 2/28/25

Pittsburg accepts bid on water treatment plant

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The Pittsburg City Commission voted Tuesday night to accept a bid of $59,727,166 from Crossland Heavy Contractors of Columbus, Kansas, to build a new water treatment … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 2/27/25

Pittsburg commits to low-income housing project

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The Vecino Group, in conjunction with Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHCSEK) approached the Pittsburg City Commission on Tuesday to propose a new … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 2/27/25

Police and Fire Departments have busy week

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PITTSBURG, KS – Community members aren’t always able to see their tax dollars at work, which is why the Pittsburg Fire and Police departments are sharing what they do on a weekly basis. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 2/26/25

Workaholic Productions catches footage of two manufacturing senior design students working on a replica of George Washington’s sword for a national competition Cast in Steel.

LA crew films PSU tech students

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PITTSBURG, KS – Manufacturing senior design students got a taste of Hollywood during their preparation this week for an upcoming competition. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 2/26/25

Education funding still lacking

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– According to Second District Representative Ken Collins, it’s turnaround time in the Kansas Legislature as bills passed by each chamber begin to make their way … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 2/26/25

Several inches of snow delayed National FFA Week for Girard High School last week, but the 76-year-old celebration returned this week, along with spring-like weather. To mark the event, some high schoolers drove their tractors to school, Tuesday morning. The students also participated in “Greenhand Day” and “Ag Signing Day” on Tuesday. They will hold a community breakfast Wednesday morning.

Just rolling with it

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2/26/25

Girard Council talks police, fire

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GIRARD, Kan. — From house fires to police activity, the Girard City Council heard reports from the city police and fire departments on Monday. Girard Fire Department … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 2/26/25

Pittsburg Y to host town halls

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Family YMCA is seeking input. In an email on Monday, the YMCA board and administrative team invited members to a couple of town-hall-style meetings “to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 2/25/25

From left, Calley Sassin, Matthew Blunt and Charissa Castillo stand in their new office space for the collaborative wellness center, Whole Human, located at 107 S. Pine Suite B in Pittsburg.

Treatment, not just treat

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PITTSBURG, KS – Three practitioners have joined forces to bring a holistic approach to healing the mind, body and spirit with the power touch. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 2/25/25

Dr. Marvin Clothier passes his practice to Dr. Krishna Gorantla. Clothier served the Pittsburg community and beyond for more than 52 years.

Local dentist retires, passes torch to new doctor

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PITTSBURG, KS – After 52 years of providing dentistry in Pittsburg, Dr. Marvin Clothier of Smile Solutions has retired and transferred his practice to Dr. Krishna Gorantla. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 2/24/25

Regan Oplotnik of Regan’s Roots along with Ben Scheibe, Haleigh Warner, and Adarrius Valley of Ben’s Eye Media, showcased their business ideas to students and community members as part of the Girard High School “Trojan Entrepreneurial Challenge” held Friday afternoon in the Jack E. Shireman Auditorium.

GHS holds ‘Trojan Entrepreneurial Challenge’

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GIRARD, Kan. — Throughout the afternoon on Friday, community residents and Girard business officials visited Girard High School's (GHS) Jack E. Shireman Auditorium to vote for this year's … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 2/22/25

Police assess the scene near the intersection of 20th St. and Free Kings Hwy. Thursday night following a vehicle pursuit, which led to the arrest of 20-year-old Kaeli E. Moriconi of Pittsburg.

Pursuit results in arrest

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Deputies from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a Pittsburg woman for a reportedly stolen vehicle after she led officers on a chase that ended in a … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 2/22/25

Part of the Frontenac library is Miners Park across the street. Once completed, it will complement the library by providing a green space for patrons and a memorial to the miners who lost their lives.

More than books

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PITTSBURG / FRONTENAC, Kan. –– State Librarian Ray Walling spent Friday touring the border counties of the Southeast Kansas Library System. Beginning in Galena, Walling made his way north … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 2/22/25

On Wednesday, Crawford County Fire District No. 1, otherwise known as Baker Township Fire Department, reported a small fire in an outbuilding near Chicopee. According to the department, the fire was caused by a leaky propane bottle with only minor damage to the building. The fire fighters were on the scene for approximately 30 minutes with assistance from EMS and the sheriff’s office. The department advises residents to be careful using alternate heating sources in cold weather.

Fire reported near Chicopee

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2/21/25

‘No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its return’

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Kids across the Four-State area have been celebrating extra days off from school because of recent winter weather. For the youngsters, that means sledding, snowball … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 2/21/25

Numismatist ponders penny’s demise

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MINDENMINES, Mo. — On Sunday, February 9, President Donald J. Trump ordered Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent to stop the production of new U.S. cents to reduce expenses in the federal … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 2/21/25

Pittsburg city trucks dump the wayward white stuff in an empty parking lot at Lincoln Park. Crews have been working long hours this week, averaging eight to ten hours of overtime, according to Public Works Director Matt Bacon, and fuel usage has increased by 15 to 20 percent over the past week. On the flip side, new, more efficient spreaders have saved on the amount of sand and salt used.

Cleaning up

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2/21/25