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Crew members from the Girard Fire Department work together to fight a structure fire at the 700 block of North Summit St. in Girard Thursday morning.
Girard FD battles multiple blazes
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GIRARD, Kan. — Thursday proved to be a busy day for the Girard Fire Department, responding to multiple structure fires inside and outside of city limits.    Fire crews said they … more
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Crawford County Spelling Bee’s top finishers were, from left, Cole Bartlow (first, Pittsburg Community Middle School), Camden Martin (second/alternate, George Nettels Elementary School), and Eastin Lofts (third, Northeast Junior High) alongside pronouncer Becky Oplotnik.
Crawford County Spelling Bee held Friday
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GIRARD, Kan. — Pittsburg Community Middle Schooler Cole Bartlow focused and then correctly spelled the word “awry” to win the 2025 Crawford County Spelling Bee, held Friday morning … more
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From left, Shoe Sensation Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Pitts, Store Manager Dana Turner, Jaimie Chapman and Fostering Connections Executive Director Lacy Nickelson stand with a check for $1,000 Feb. 14. Shoe Sensation made the donation as part of its customer appreciation event.
Shoe store donates to Fostering Connections
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Shoe Sensations presented Fostering Connections, a local nonprofit that serves foster families, with a $1,000 donation for the store’s customer appreciation day.  more
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Consultants assist taxpayers at the Homer Cole Community Center Friday as a free southeast Kansas AARP TaxAide program. The program will help clients every week until April.
Volunteers offer free tax services
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With tax season in full swing, eight volunteers are hard at work to make tax filing affordable for those who truly need it.   more
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 Frontenac council receives project updates
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FRONTENAC, Kan. –– Frontenac City Administrator John Zafuta provided the council with a brief update on ongoing projects. Starting with the city’s finances, Zafuta noted a slight … more
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Voting and gender rights debated in the House
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TOPEKA, Kan. –– State Representative Ken Collins (R-02) has reported the goings-on in Topeka while Representative Chuck Smith (R-03) forwarded a newsletter from fellow District 13 House … more
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Beware of turnpike scam text messages
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — There is a new scam going around. If you’re like the many across the nation, including those in the Crawford County and Kansas area, you have more than likely … more
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Freshman Violet Paisner grabs a couple of bottles of shampoo, putting together a food pantry order alongside her Alpha Gamma Delta sisters, junior Katy Johnson and sophomore Aubrey Peters, Thursday afternoon as part of the sorority’s “Week of Service,” assisting local non-profits like Wesley House.
Alpha Gamma Delta serves Wesley House, community
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As the clock struck 1 p.m. on Thursday, the rhythm of grocery carts resonated throughout the lobby of Wesley House as residents patiently waited to pick up groceries from the … more
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Meghan Newby, far right, and Pittsburg High School Junior Marlon Cos-Gomez serve spaghetti and meatballs Thursday to Daniel Reffner, left, and Stu Owsley at St. John Lutheran Church, 304 W. 3rd Street in Pittsburg.
Spaghetti is ready!
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The aroma of sauce and pasta wafted through St. John Lutheran Church and spilled out into the parking lot, Thursday, during the Habitat for Humanity of Crawford County Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser.   more
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Malachi Walker throws a snowball at his friends as they are walking around Pittsburg State University’s campus Wednesday morning.
Ready, aim, fire!
Wednesday morning’s snow made perfect ammunition for an impromptu snowball fight on the Pitt State campus. PSU Photojournalism II student Anna Westhoff was there to capture the good natured battle. more
Girard Council approves spring, summer hirings
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GIRARD, Kan. — While most of southeast Kansas was thinking about snow, Monday night, the Girard City Council had their eye on spring.   As part of Monday night’s council meeting … more
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Declan and Isla Branstetter take a moment for a picture with paparazzi while walking the red-carpet during Tuesday’s “Valentine Tea Party,” hosted by the Pittsburg Public Library’s Youth Services Department.
PPL holds ‘Valentine Tea Party’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Public Library (PPL) pulled out all the stops Tuesday evening, rolling out the red carpet for its “Valentine Tea Party” for kids ages two to … more
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Head-on crash causes injuries
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Inclement weather conditions caused a two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning on Highway 69 near Columbus.   more
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Snow slows some local businesses
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Winter weather can pose a challenge for businesses overall, but it can sometimes leave a bigger impact on smaller businesses.   more
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EaglePicher plans to begin construction this spring on a new manufacturing facility near PSU’s Tyler Research Center. The company is also partnering with the university to develop graduates who, it hopes, will want to stay in the area and work for Eagle Picher.
Regional company announces Pittsburg expansion
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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– On Tuesday, the Pittsburg City Commission approved a funding agreement with Eagle Picher to build a new manufacturing facility near the Pittsburg State campus. The … more
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Special Olympians from around the state gathered at John Lance Arena on Tuesday for a basketball and cheerleading tourney. More than 100 athletes registered to compete, including one at 87 years old.
PSU hosts SOKS at John Lance Arena
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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) held their basketball and cheerleading event at the John Lance Arena on the Pittsburg State campus on Tuesday. According to Olivia … more
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Pittsburg City Manager Daron Hall received the Sunflower Award for his efforts in creating affordable housing in the city during Tuesday night’s city commission meeting.
City manager receives state recognition
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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Pittsburg City Manager Darron Hall was presented with the Sunflower Award by Mayor Dawn McNay during Tuesday night’s city commission meeting. The award was … more
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After some delay, the QR code to access the county’s comprehensive survey is now live on the county website and social media pages. Community input to this survey will provide current and future commissioners with a roadmap to economic development in the county for the next 20 years. 
Crawford County Comprehensive Survey is now live
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Parsons Coin Club reschedules free coin appraisal service
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PARSONS, Kan. — The Parsons Coin Club has rescheduled the January public appraisal event to Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Labette Bank, 2121 Main Street. Members of the local hobby club will … more
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USD 250 receives fleet update
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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Monday night, the USD 250 School Board met with representatives Ken Olson and Derek Byron of Fleet Enterprise for a one-year review of the district’s leasing … more
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