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Homicide investigation underway in Labette County

LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Parsons Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred over the …

Freeman offers wellness visits for SEK residents

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Freeman Health System is expanding its preventive health services throughout Southeast Kansas by announcing comprehensive wellness visits for Medicare-aged residents that are …

Columbus Area Community Foundation joins CFSEK

COLUMBUS, Kan. — The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has announced that the Columbus Area Community Foundation (CACF) has become an official affiliate partner.   "We …

Pride in the park
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Pittsburg Kansas Pride held a picnic in Lincoln Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday to raise funds for next year’s Pride Fest during the third week of June.

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 …

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.   …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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Looking Back
From Our History

$80,000 of marijuana goes up in smoke
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 26, 1923 Stirring pep for the Haskell game next Friday, one of the liveliest initiation services for some …
From Our History

"Lions, tigers, and bears! Oh, my!"
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 23-25, 1923 Pittsburg and the weather department joined in welcoming the Al G. Barnes circus today. It is …
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Snoopy and Red Baron stress bike safety at Eugene Fields
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Sept. 22, 1923 Not only are the schools of Arma, but patrons as well, proud of the record made by the schools at …
Little Balkans Chronicles

Tear up my contract
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What follows is a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about what he called a “really a big-time sting operation” that came to Pittsburg in the 1930s. — J.T.K. From …

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Kansas
WICHITA, Kan,--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 26, 2023--Textron Aviation today announced that the Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck will soon be available for the Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 and …
LEAWOOD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 26, 2023--AMC Theatres® (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR concert …

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Nation
Sen. Bob Menendez will appear in court in his bribery case as he rejects calls to resign

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is due in court to answer to federal charges alleging the Democrat used his powerful post to secretly advance Egyptian interests and carry out other favors for New Jersey …

Lahaina family finds heirloom in rubble of their home on first visit after deadly wildfire Among the first families to return to the burn zone in Lahaina is that of Leola Vierra, who spent nearly 50 years living in a home she designed before it burned down Aug. 8 in the deadliest U.S. …
An Abe Lincoln photo made during his 1858 ascendancy has been donated to his museum in Illinois The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has obtained an original 1858 photograph of the future president with an interesting backstory. Abraham Lincoln gave the image as a memento to a …
With spying charges behind him, NYPD officer now fighting to be reinstated A suspended New York City police officer who had been accused of spying for China — and later cleared — is fighting to be reinstated. But the police department wants him fired for refusing to be …

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Sports
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Grotheer duo finishes second at Pittsburg Invitational

Pittsburg Purple Dragon duo Savannah and Indiana Grotheer faced a familiar foe in the first match of doubles action as the Dragons hosted the Pittsburg Invitational on Thursday at the PHS courts. …

Gorillas again dominate second half, beat Lopers 33-14
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Another game, another strong second half for Pittsburg State. The No. 3-ranked Gorillas clicked on all cylinders after halftime and downed Nebraska-Kearney 33-14 in front of 10,047 fans on Family Day at Carnie Smith Stadium.

Gorillas entertain Lopers on Family Day
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Central Missouri quarterback Zach Zebrowski burned Pittsburg State for more than 400 yards total offense one week ago. This week the Gorillas’ defense faces Nebraska-Kearney and …

Rink, Dragons run past Fort Scott
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Pittsburg running back Wyatt Rink took care of his offensive linemen earlier in the week, and then they certainly took care of him. Rink rushed for 242 yards and four touchdowns on 21 carries as …

Raiders’ defense strong in win against Girard
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders’ defense came through in a big way during their 26-12 rivalry win Friday night against the Girard Trojans at Frank Jameson Field. Five Girard …

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Regional Sports
K-State agrees with hoops coach Jerome Tang on new 7-year contract

Kansas State and Jerome Tang agreed to a new seven-year contract Monday. The deal comes after the men’s basketball coach took a program that had just two returning players and was picked last in …

Quinn Ewers and No. 3 Texas get ready for Jalon Daniels and No. 24 Kansas Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels already has delivered one program-shaking play against Texas. He would love to do it again. Quinn Ewers has guided Texas to a win over Alabama that changed the …
Giddens runs for 207 yards, leads Kansas State in 44-31 win over UCF in Knights' Big 12 debut DJ Giddens ran for a career-high 207 yards and four touchdowns and Kansas State beat UCF 44-31 in the Big 12 debut for the Knights. Giddens ran for three scores in the first half that included a …

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National sports

Brewers clinch 3rd NL Central title in 6 seasons despite loss to Cardinals and with help from Braves

The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the NL Central title for the third time in six seasons Tuesday night, despite a 4-1 loss to the last-place St. Louis Cardinals and with the help of a come-from-behind …

Magic Johnson’s love for his Los Angeles Lakers has kept him from considering ownership of any other NBA team. The New York Knicks would be the one franchise that could make him rethink that. …

Deion Sanders tunes out detractors and turns the page on Colorado's lopsided loss to Oregon

Deion Sanders is turning the page on Colorado's 42-6 loss to Oregon while also tuning out his detractors. He says he's used to the doubters, so he pays them no attention. Sanders has told his players …

Ben Simmons is set to begin training camp next week with no restrictions after two injury-shortened seasons in Brooklyn. If he stays healthy, Simmons may even be able to return to his roots as a …

Big 12's new members see evidence of excitement in ticket and merchandise sales and rising donations

The Big 12's four new schools are seeing the positive effects of membership in a Power Five conference. Cincinnati, Houston, BYU and Central Florida accepted invitations in 2021 and are now in their …

The best women's hockey players in the world aren't the only ones in the sport excited about the new pro league launching in January. Many of the biggest stars across the NHL are eager to see the …

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Business

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 …

CGF receives $1m grant for hydroponic farms
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Community Green Farms (CGF), a non-profit initiative by Pittsburg-based Leafy Green Farms, was awarded $1,052,000 by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) …
Stock Market Insights

Gas prices squeeze consumers
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"What's up with gas prices?" My 16-year-old son, who pays for his own gas, ran up the stairs very frustrated. He'd just spent $85 to fill his truck when he used to pay $65. Most Americans are feeling …

The Finishing Touch gets fresh look
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PITTSBURG, Kan. After debating a remodel for decades, The Finishing Touch building finally got a long-awaited facelift.   The Finishing Touch Manager Beth Bradshaw, daughter to owners …

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World
In landmark court case, 6 young activists take on 32 European nations over climate action

Six Portuguese young adults and children between 11 and 24 years of age are at the European Court of Human Rights where they are accusing 32 European governments of violating their human rights for …

Mexican mother bravely shields son as bear leaps on picnic table, devours tacos, enchiladas A Mexican mother bravely shielded her son after a bear leapt on a picnic table and devoured the tacos and enchiladas meant for the boy's birthday dinner, inches from his face. Silvia Macías of …
South Korean court denies arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee in corruption allegations A South Korean judge has denied an arrest warrant for the country’s opposition leader on broad corruption allegations, saying there wasn’t a clear threat that he would destroy evidence. Lee …

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Obituaries
Deborah Kay Bridwell
Deborah Kay Bridwell, 72, of Frontenac, passed away on September 23, 2023 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. As she entered the Kingdom of God, she was surrounded by her beloved …
George Bennett
George Bennett (April 30, 1932-August 17, 2023) was born in Weir, Kansas, and spent much of his life in Waterloo, Iowa, serving as Vice President of Adult Continuing Education and Community Services …
Carolleen Mary Marrs
Carolleen Mary Marrs passed away September 16, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 83. She was born to Antone Fernetti and Olevia (Gomaz) Fernetti on October 29, 1939, in Pittsburg, Kansas. …
Wanda Mae Minnick
Wanda Mae Minnick, 95, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Medicalodges of Pittsburg. Wanda was born on June 25, 1928, to Irvin John and Alyene Patsy …
Charles Raymond Meyer
Charles Raymond Meyer, 82, of Scammon, KS died at 10:00 am Friday, September 15, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters at his home, following a short illness. Charles was born April …

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City Life

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 …

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Trojan Tribune
 Super Kids Day
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Fifth grader Cord Crystal high jumps Friday, May 12 during the RVH Super Kids Day. Students ranging from pre-k to fifth grade had the opportunity to play various games facilitated by high school …
League Track
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GHS senior Adam Shireman runs the 200m preliminary during the league track meet at Girard High School Thursday, May 11. The boys team won the league meet with a total of 209 points and the girls team …
Paraeducator Spotlight: Susan Jameson
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GHS alumna Susan Jameson, who will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year, has been in the education field for 38 years and has been a special education (SPED) teacher, preschool teacher and a GHS paraeducator most of her career.
GHS graduates attend senior awards
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Eighty-three GHS graduates attended the Senior Awards Assembly Friday, May 12, at 8 a.m. in John E. Shireman Auditorium.
4-Cut-SEK Honors-CP
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GMS Paraprofessional DeNene Flaherty is honored with a 15 Years of Service award Wednesday, May 3 during the SEK Interlocal #637 Staff Recognition Celebration. GMS special education instructors and …

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Cyberattacks on local governments are on the rise, highlighting a need for enhanced security
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