Kelly announces CCLIP recipients
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been …
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7/19/24
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A colorful kind of day
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7/19/24
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SEKAA to hold adoption event during weekend
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — SEK Animal Advocates, a non-profit organization based out of Arma, is teaming up with Petsense Pittsburg to hold an adoption event for cats this weekend.
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/19/24
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Can you dig it?
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MCCUNE, Kan. — According to t he Kansas Healthy Food Initiative, more than 750,000 Kansans did not have access to healthy food within a reasonable distance of their home in 2023. Approximately …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/19/24
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Planting fruitful thoughts
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GIRARD, Kan. — Growing up, my grandfather built a garden of tomatoes, asparagus, and lettuce. However, he had one heck of a time getting his watermelon just right for the season as he became as …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/18/24
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Girard Council, Main Street discuss crosswalks
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GIRARD, Kan. — Several crosswalks around the city of Girard will soon receive a new, eye-catching look courtesy of Main Street Girard following Monday’s council meeting.
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/18/24
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A new speakeasy possible in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The dynamic duo behind Blue Spoon, LLC, Brenda Davis and Christina Oberle, presented a concept for a new community hotspot to the Economic Development Advisory Council on …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/18/24
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SOKS hosts SE Adult Regional Bowling
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Southeast Region held its Southeast Adult Regional Bowling tournament on Tuesday, bringing hundreds of athletes and volunteers to the lanes …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/17/24
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Arma Council talks pickleball courts
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ARMA, Kan. — The Northeast School District will soon be expanding its pickleball court in response to the growth of the sport of pickleball in Arma following a discussion at Monday’s …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/17/24
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MHM announces ‘Game Day’ cancellation
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Franklin, Kan. — The Miners’ Hall Museum regrets to announce the cancellation of "Game Day” this Sunday, July 21, due to scheduling conflicts. The museum still invites visitors …
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7/17/24
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Local dojo competes in Sunflower State Games
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Students from the Genbu-Kai karate dojo in Pittsburg participated in the Sunflower State Games in Topeka over the weekend, capturing several top honors.
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7/17/24
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Frontenac begins budget process
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac City Council began their annual budget process last night and some hard decisions lay ahead. In recent weeks, the city has seen a boon in its fortunes with …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/17/24
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Ace Hardware celebrates 100th anniversary
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GIRARD, Kan. — Cronister Ace Hardware in Girard hosted a celebration at the end of June to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ace Hardware, the worldwide hardware retail cooperative.
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/16/24
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‘If you know it, sing it’
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7/16/24
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Autumn Leaves
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, watermelon and seasonal sides and yummy desserts were served to 14 people at the July Autumn Leaves Luncheon. The flag salute and …
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7/13/24
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Jack’d up!
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7/13/24
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Bike the U.S. for MS passes through Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Approximately 17 bicycle riders passed through Pittsburg and Crawford County from July 11 to July 12, barely beyond the 1,000-mile mark on their 3,785-mile journey from …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/13/24
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‘Marty the Magician’ visits Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In continuation of its summer reading program, the Pittsburg Public Library (PPL) held a special event for its library patrons and community members at the St. John’s …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/13/24
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Dragons give back
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7/13/24
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Arma City Pool receives donations
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ARMA, Kan. — On a warm weather day like Thursday with temperatures nearly touching the mid-90s, what is better than a day at the community pool with friends and family? Even better, what about …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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7/12/24
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