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State Senator Bob Marshall.
Former State Senator Bob Marshall passes at 85 
FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Kansas State Senator Bob Marshall passed on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the age of 85. He is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, a … more
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County approves purchase; returns platted land 
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Commission approved the Sheriff’s Office to borrow $98,285 for the purchase of two vehicles. Of the four bids received, Labette Bank was the lowest with … more
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A $25,000 grant from UCare to Pittsburg-based Inspire Health Foundation will support age-appropriate, health career-related books and related hands-on children’s activities. Jon Hamdorf (left), former Kansas Medicaid Director and now UCare’s market president in Kansas, with Rebecca Turnbull (right), the Foundation’s executive director in the newly completed John Ugo Parolo Education Center located on the campus of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas in Pittsburg, display a newly framed photo from the foundation’s inaugural children’s Inspire Health Academy held this summer.
Pittsburg's Inspire Health Foundation gets $50K in donations
PITTSBURG, Kan. — UCare, a leading independent, nonprofit health plan, recently announced a $25,000 grant to Inspire Health Foundation in support of their work promoting health careers among … more
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From left: Pittsburg Police Department Family Response Advocate Diann Gambill, Family Response Advocate Teddy Laubengayer, Administrative Assistant Jacquelyn Eighmy and police officer Alexandria Tippie gather together prior to Friday’s free car seat checks for the community at Fire Station 1.
PPD, PFD hold free car seat checks for Child Passenger Safety Week
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In honor of Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week, the Pittsburg Police (PPD) and Fire Departments (PFD) partnered to provide free car seat checks for the community.   … more
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Uplink employees along with local business and chamber members prepare to cut the ribbon at Friday’s ceremony, located at 320 N. Locust St.
Uplink holds ribbon cutting ceremony
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Uplink, a locally owned business based in Pittsburg, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at its facility located at 320 N. Locust St.   Uplink invited the … more
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International students at Pittsburg State University offer a variety of cuisine from around the globe during the inaugural Global Fest. The International Student Association is set to once again bring world cuisine to Pittsburg on Sept. 29 in Lindburg Plaza on the PSU campus.
International students at PSU plan 2nd Annual Global Fest
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The inaugural Global Fest event in September 2022 was so successful that the International Student Association (ISA), with the help of the Office of International Programs and … more
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Sean Galloway, 46, of West Mineral, is escorted by Sheriff's Deputies following his arrest.
West Mineral man sentenced to prison
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — Sean Adam Galloway, 46, of West Mineral, received a 14-month prison sentence earlier this week in Cherokee County District Court. In September 2021, law enforcement … more
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy Alex Duckett escorts convicted sex offender John Edward Clark from the courtroom Wednesday after Clark received four life sentences.
Columbus man gets four life sentences
COLUMBUS, Kan. — John Edward Clark, 72, of Columbus, was given four life sentences Wednesday afternoon in Cherokee County District Court. A jury found Clark guilty of aggravated indecent … more
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CHCSEK seeks to prepare public for seasonal viruses
PITTSBURG, Kan. — As summer comes to a close and fall rings in the yearly virus season, many area healthcare providers including CHCSEK have begun to see an increase in viral illnesses such as … more
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Paula Baker listens intently to a story told by an audience member at the Pittsburg Public Library on Thursday. Baker was the inaugural guest in a new series, “A Cup o’ Conversation,” hosted by the library.
PPL launches new guest series with Paula Baker
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Freeman Hospital President and CEO Paula Baker appeared at the Pittsburg Public Library on Thursday to help launch a new guest series called “A Cup o’ … more
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Members of the Books & Burrow Adult Fiction Book Club discuss the memoir “Sinkhole — A Legacy of Suicide” with author Juliet Patterson during a book club meeting as part of WritersFest, a week full of literary and writer-related events directed by the PSU Department of English.
Books & Burrow hosts author Juliet Patterson
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After making her many stops at venues on the campus of Pittsburg State University, author Juliet Patterson traveled north to downtown Pittsburg on Wednesday for a visit to the … more
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Community baby shower planned for Tuesday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Early Childhood Coalition is scheduled to host its annual “Crawford County Community Baby Shower” on Tuesday at the Pittsburg Farmers’ … more
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Dale Clark, who plays Mark, progresses through rehearsals on Tuesday night at Memorial Auditorium in preparing for the premiere of “RENT,” which opens at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
RENT premieres tonight at Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Anticipation grew Tuesday night as the cast of “RENT” made their way past the microphone check and rehearsed for an empty crowd at Memorial Auditorium.   … more
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Throughout Wednesday morning, high school students as well as Pittsburg State University students gathered on the main campus for several workshops as part of WritersFest. In Grubbs Hall, led by professor Casie Hermansson, students sat in on a workshop that covered how to write resumes and cover letters. In the Overman Student Center, students learned from professors Lori Martin and Chase Dearinger how to ace a writing contest and the basics of writing a story.
WritersFest events held at PSU
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Throughout Wednesday morning, high school students as well as Pittsburg State University students gathered on the main campus for several workshops as part of WritersFest. more
Students at the Kansas Technology Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University stopped at the numerous tables scattered throughout the west end of the building during Wednesday’s portion of the annual Company Days.
PSU College of Technology hosts annual Company Days
PITTSBURG, Kan. — As part of its comprehensive career exploration and readiness efforts, the Pittsburg State University College of Technology hosted its annual Company Days event on Tuesday and … more
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Heartland grants $5,000 to Restore the Four for repairs
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GIRARD, Kan. — Restore the Four, a preservation project sponsored by Harrigans' Barn, is dedicated to maintaining and improving the four remaining Works Progress Administration (WPA) buildings … more
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Arma Council discusses trash concerns
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ARMA, Kan. — The Arma City Council addressed a variety of issues at its meeting on Monday, including chicken ordinances, upcoming events, and library repairs.   Near the end of the … more
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Northeast students spray paint a car donated by Chris Lewellen while other students gathered around a bonfire Wednesday night at Northeast High School. The event followed a homecoming pep rally, Iron-Man competition and powderpuff football game.
A ‘smashing’ time at Northeast
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Northeast students spray painted and smashed a car donated by Chris Lewellen while other students gathered around a bonfire Wednesday night at Northeast High School. The event followed a homecoming pep rally, Iron-Man competition and powderpuff football game. more
‘How Blue Can You Get?’
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FORT SCOTT-Kan. — On September 30, a fall festival full of blues music, family friendly fun, and many other activities will be taking place at Marmaton Riverfront Park. The 2nd Annual Fort Fest … more
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As the country approaches its 250th birthday, the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented an America 250 Celebration Grant to Pittsburg State University in the amount of $500 to purchase American flags to be flown at the Veterans’ Memorial in Pittsburg. Pictured, from left, are Mary Gilpin; Becky McDaniel, Associate VP for University Advancement; Donita Dupslaff; and Linda Shultz.
PSU receives DAR grant
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