Consequences through the Ages
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Author’s Note: In this installment, Albert “Alby” Louder bears witness to what he has feared most — open conflict with the Crown. DRS April 19, 1775 …

If these walls could talk
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Many long-time residents of Pittsburg and the surrounding area have fond memories of Ramsay’s Department Store on the 600 block of North Broadway. Some of the most …

Student-grown produce
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students at Pittsburg High School flexed their new skills Thursday evening, hosting an open house event for the community to tour its Dragon Farms facility. Dragon Farms …

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Spring is upon us
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — After a soaking Saturday, storms ramped up on Easter Sunday, intensifying as they moved east. While most in southeast Kansas heard rumbles of thunder and some drenching …

Murnan appointed to state board
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Last week, Governor Laura Kelly announced 12 appointments to several boards, commissions, and councils. One the appointments was Crawford County native, Monica Murnan. …

Baker Township, CCSO report motor accident
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‘Coal Miners Gravel’ returns May 3
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In less than two weeks, cyclists from across the country will make their way to Pittsburg, hitting the gravel and paved roads of Crawford and Cherokee Counties with the return …

Answering the call
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — People often think of first responders as police, fire and EMS. But what about the people behind the calls who are the link between emergency personnel and the public?

Daycare duo pleaded guilty to child endangerment
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Two women pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of child endangerment from an incident that occurred in 2024.

The importance of dance
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A record number of dancers displayed their skills Wednesday evening at the annual Pittsburg State University Dance Symposium and Performance at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

‘Make the healthy choice the easy choice’
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — It has been a long time since Live Well Crawford County conducted a public meeting. According to Live Well Executive Director Brad Stroud, the non-profit organization's last …

‘TR-Iffic Day’ returns to PSU
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — An “out of this world experience” took place Thursday morning with the return of the Pittsburg State University Therapeutic Recreation Department’s …

Dragons rebound with sweep
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Apr. 22, 1925 Temperature a month in advance of the season sped the growth of Kansas crops during the past …

From Our History

Shocker received shock
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Apr. 19-21, 1925 Tony Desota put a couple of sticks of dynamite in the Elk River at Ginger Blue last week …

True Stories

We got it all worked out
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‘Me and Jesus got our own thing goin’. Me and Jesus got it all worked out. Me and Jesus got our own thing goin’. We don’t need anybody to tell us what it’s all …

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Fake money real problems
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Apr. 18, 1925 Pittsburgers are warned again to be on the lookout for worthless $10 bills, the spurious …

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Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.® Announces Quarterly Dividend

TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2025--Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFFN) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of …

McCauley Propeller secures ANAC certification for Beechcraft King Air B300 series high-performance propeller

WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 22, 2025--McCauley Propeller Systems announced today its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a …

Raiders finish second, Panthers third in Frontenac Tournament

FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders finished second in their home volleyball tournament on Saturday with a 2-1 loss (25-19, 18-25, 22-25) in the championship match against the Louisburg …

Wamego outlasts Frontenac in pitchers' duel

The Frontenac Raiders fell for the first time this season in a battle of state champions on Saturday in Chanute. The Raiders, reigning Class 3A champions, fell to Wamego, the 2-time defending 4A …

Dragons end five-game skid in run-rule fashion
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Pittsburg baseball ended a five-game losing streak with a 11-1 run-rule win in five innings over Coffeyville in Southeast Kansas League play at historic Jaycee Ballpark. The Purple Dragons …

Zamora inks with Monmouth College swimming
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ARMA, Kan. — Northeast senior Addison Zamora signed her letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to continue her athletic and academic career at NCAA Division III school Monmouth College, Ill. …

Girard sweeps team titles at Garber relays
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Girard's boys and girls track and field squads combined to score more than 260 points and both teams ran away from the field Tuesday in the 59th annual Lester Garber Relays at Riverton High School. …

AP Sports SummaryBrief at 1:44 a.m. EDT

Alex Ovechkin makes more history with his first NHL playoff overtime goal WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin added another accomplishment to his illustrious career just over two weeks since …

Here is the latest Big 12 Conference sports news from The Associated Press

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Deion Sanders says he shudders to think about the kind of negativity he would have faced back when he was preparing for the NFL draft in 1989. Today's social media puts …

Here is the latest ACC sports news from The Associated Press

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California football general manager Ron Rivera sought to ease the concerns of a worried fan base after star running back Jaydn Ott and several other key players entered the …

Here is the latest SEC sports news from The Associated Press

UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA has passed rules that would upend decades of precedent by allowing colleges to pay their athletes per terms of a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement expected to go into …

Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press

UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA has passed rules that would upend decades of precedent by allowing colleges to pay their athletes per terms of a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement expected to go into …

Kings host the Oilers with 1-0 series lead

The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series.

‘The best kind of chaos’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After successfully renovating two buildings in the downtown vicinity, Shawnee Lorenz and her husband, Josh, jumped at the chance to purchase and revamp her favorite building at 211 N. Broadway and the lot that adjoined it.

Cutting with confidence
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Although The Chop Shop’s new location has a newer, modern look, Owner Jakob Folk hasn’t strayed from his base business principle: inclusivity. Since he first opened his barbershop in 2020, Folk has cut and styled hair for people of all different walks of life. “I've cut people’s hair that just got out of jail,” he said. “I've cut attorneys’ hair. I cut quite a bit of law enforcement hair. Everyone from little kids to older men to older women's hair. And that's what I wanted. I wanted something that everybody felt comfortable coming to and not just one group of people.”

Morning Sun wins 25 awards

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Press Association announced winners of the statewide Awards of Excellence on Wednesday. The Morning Sun staff members collectively won 25 awards.

Mercy Labor and Delivery receives recognition
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Mercy Pittsburg Hospital labor and delivery team recently received recognition for practices in supporting breastfeeding practices and improving maternal and infant health outcomes. The recognition, known as the High 5 for Mom & Baby, is given to facilities that follow at least five of the 10 evidence-based practices. Mercy ensures the baby gets skin to skin contact after birth, offers breastmilk, has no pacifiers or bottle nipples, rooms the newborn with the mother and provides breastfeeding resources.

HeART of Pittsburg

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Despite numerous events happening in the area, community members still showed up in droves to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the Pittsburg ArtWalk.

See You Around Town!

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Spring is in the air and so are local events. Hopefully, the April showers that bring May flowers will …
Easter in acrylics

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Sunday afternoon at Artforms Gallery brought relaxation, fellowship, and joy to …
P.I.E in the Sky

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Friday at Artforms Gallery art students could take a bite out of P.I.E …

Sure. Fine. Whatever. The ‘90s are back!

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Local fans of the 1990s donned their best plaid, butterfly clips, baby doll …
Timing is everything

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PITTSBURG – After battling schedule conflicts because of spring break, extreme weather conditions …
Timeless Travelers

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Ladies who want to get out of town and do some day-tripping look no further …