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Why is it so hard to have a civil conversation?
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As a politically divided nation barrels toward another contentious election, it seems nearly impossible to have a civil conversation, even with loved ones at the dinner table …

Arma Council talks t-ball, police reports
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ARMA, Kan. — Arma fundraising organizers are one step closer towards adding a new t-ball field at J.P. Cleland Ballpark following Monday’s Arma City Council regular meeting.    …

Business owner expands to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After cultivating successful food trucks and restaurants in Carthage, Poplar Bluff, Dexter and Parsons, Rangga Okiono, owner of Alim Hibachi, brought his Japanese food creations to Pittsburg.   The Alim Hibachi food truck is planted at 4026 Parkview Drive which was previously a payday loans location.  

County gets preliminary survey
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GIRARD, Kan. –– Josh Albin of the Wichita-based Adams Jones Law Firm presented the county commissioners with the preliminary survey for the comprehensive plan on Tuesday. The 12-page …
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Exit Stage Right
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It’s my last day working the Reference Desk and there’s really only one thing I need to do: say thank you to so many people. If you came to Friday’s reception—thank you. …

Frontenac City Council has long night
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FRONTENAC, Kan. –– Frontenac City Council held three condemnation hearings Monday night for the properties at 507 N Cayuga, 103 N Cherokee, and 105 W Washington. All the buildings have …

SEK celebrates Octoberfest

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Thanks to food and beverage enthusiasts in the area, community members can enjoy German festivities this month without buying plane ticket.   Saturday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 10 p.m., the Mirza Shriners are inviting the public to taste beers, eat delicious food and take home a collectible mug for $25. The beer festival will take place at the Shriner’s Temple at 110 W. 5th Street in Pittsburg. The party will have entertainment, games and an authentic German outfit contest.  

Joplin students make some art and learn about Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students from Mrs. May’s sixth grade art class at New Heights Christian Academy in Joplin visited Art Forms Gallery in Pittsburg on Monday. During the day, the …

Hairball wants to Rock and Roll All Night
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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– National traveling cover band Hairball rocked out like it was 1985 again at Kansas Crossing Casino Saturday night. The crowd of 1,100 danced and raised a glass to a …
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Camptown expected to begin races next summer
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 9, 1924 Pledging undivided support to Alexander Howat and other deposed officials, local union 2689 of Ringo …
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Pittsburg Police believe fowl play in goose-snatching at Lakeside Park
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 8, 1924 It was a gay, well-pleased throng which seethed through the exposition tent on East Tenth Street, …
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Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition
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     In today’s busy world, people seem to always be in a hurry to get where they are going.  They don’t take time to take in the beauty around them or the history. A …
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Frontenac passes tighter guidelines for home-based businesses
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 5-7, 1924 Murder by unknown parties was the coroner jury's verdict of the death of John Patrick, 53, who was …
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Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Wednesday, Oct. 09.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please …
IOLA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 8, 2024--KWIKOM Communications (KWIKOM), a customer-focused high-speed internet provider headquartered in Kansas, is excited to announce the introduction of its new 5 …
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Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, suffers stroke

Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has been hospitalized with a stroke. Her family announced on X Tuesday night that it happened Thursday in her sleep and that she's resting comfortably …

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October A rare, bright comet will be visible in October, clear skies permitting. The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday. Astronomers say it should be bright enough to see with the …
Hot days and methamphetamine are now a deadlier mix Increasingly hot summers and methamphetamine are a deadly mix. The stimulant is playing an outsize role in heat-related deaths across the United States. An Associated Press analysis of data from the …
Middle East latest: 18 dead after Israeli strikes in Gaza Palestinian officials said Wednesday that Israel’s bombardment of central and northern Gaza killed at least 18 people, including five children and two women. Two strikes hit tents for displaced …
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Gorillas sweep Jets in MIAA opener

Pittsburg State’s Jadyn Jackson (14) and Carly Clennan go up for a block against Newman in Tuesday night’s match at John Lance Arena.
Pittsburg State started strong and finished strong while sweeping Newman 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-15) to open the MIAA volleyball season Tuesday night at John Lance Arena. Janae Thurston slammed 11 …

PSU picked third in MIAA men's basketball poll
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Pittsburg State was the surprise MIAA men’s basketball team last season, finishing in third place during the regular season, second in the postseason tournament and qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. There are no surprises this season as the Gorillas are picked third in the coaches preseason poll that was released Tuesday morning to tip off the league’s media day at the College Basketball Experience.

Gorillas favored in MIAA women's basketball poll
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Pittsburg State isn’t shooting the arrows this season. The target is squarely on the back of the Gorillas. …

Mickey Nichol signs baseball letter in parking lot
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There wasn’t any special ceremony scheduled when Mickey Nichol signed to play baseball at Pittsburg State.

Pittsburg blows out Paola to earn 4-1 record
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The Pittsburg Dragons improved to 4-1 on the season with a 42-14 win Friday night against Paola at Panther Stadium. The Dragons found ways to score from their defense and special teams in …
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Leavitt throws 4 TDs, including game-winner in final minute, to lift Arizona State past Kansas 35-31

Sam Leavitt threw four touchdowns passes, including a 3-yard strike to Jordyn Tyson with 16 seconds left, and Arizona State rallied for a thrilling 35-31 victory over Kansas on Saturday night. The …

David Martínez, Denis Bouanga, Hugo Lloris power LAFC to 3-0 romp over Sporting KC Teenage rookie David Martínez scored early, Denis Bouanga had two assists, and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris earned his league-leading 14th clean sheet of the season as Los Angeles FC breezed to a 3-0 …
Kansas, Arizona State looking to push past recent struggles, win first Big 12 game of the season Arizona State and Kansas are two teams trying to find their footing in the Big 12 after rough starts to conference play. Arizona State won its first three games in non-conference play, but fell 30-22 …
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Jeff Ulbrich was a gritty player, a respected assistant and now takes over a struggling Jets team

FILE - New York Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich walks the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)

Jeff Ulbrich was in the middle of putting together the game plan for the New York Jets’ defense when he got the news that stunned him and the rest of the NFL. Robert Saleh was out as the head …

The NFL academy has been improving its local recruitment and the results are starting to show with several recent graduates now playing for some high-level U.S. colleges. Germans and Swedes typically …

Kirk Cousins joined the 500-yard club but couldn't top Norm Van Brocklin's 73-year-old record

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws the game-wining touchdown pass to wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during overtime in an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Kirk Cousins delivered a signature moment to his career with a 509-yard performance capped by a game-ending TD pass in overtime. It still fell short of topping one of the NFL’s most surprisingly …

Jürgen Klopp has moved on from Liverpool in the Premier League and will take on a new role as head of global soccer at Red Bull starting in January. Red Bull said in a statement Wednesday that the …

Tatis homers again as the Padres beat the Dodgers 6-5 for a 2-1 NLDS lead

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., left, follows through on his two-run home run as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith, center, and home plate umpire Cory Blaser watch during the second inning in Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s towering two-run home run highlighted a six-run second inning, and the San Diego Padres held on to beat Shohei Ohtani and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 to take a 2-1 lead …

Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds and Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the Connecticut Sun 88-77 and into the …
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The Value of Manufacturing
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October 4th through 11th is National Manufacturing Week, an expansion of National Manufacturing Day started 13 years ago. Thousands of companies and educational institutions nationwide open their …

Club Notes
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Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous  Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For meeting times, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Located at 911 N. Fairview, Pittsburg. …

Manufacturers to provide public tours
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For those curious about local factories, several in the area are celebrating National Manufacturing Day by offering tours to the public.  On Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. community members can tour Avail Enclosures, APEX Stages and Unique Metal Fabrication. Kendal Packaging will host tours from 9 to 11 a.m., and Hix Corporation is allowing tours by appointment all month long. To schedule a tour at Hix, email [email protected].  

DJ Trivia at Drop the H
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World
North Korea vows to block border with South Korea and build front-line defense structures

North Korea says it will permanently block its border with South Korea and build front-line defense structures to cope with “confrontational hysteria” by South Korean and U.S. forces, while not …

Ukrainian drone strikes another arms depot inside Russia, officials say The Ukrainian military says one of its drones struck an important arms depot inside Russia three weeks after another drone blasted a major Russian armory and three days after a drone smashed into a …
Rights groups ask Filipinos to reject ex-Pres Duterte and detained preacher in upcoming elections Human rights activists called on Filipino voters to reject former President Rodrigo Duterte and detained televangelist Apollo Quiboloy in next year’s mid-term elections, citing the criminal …
Obituaries
JoAnn C. Lucas
JoAnn C. Lucas, 83, of Pittsburg, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at Pittsburg Care and Rehab. She was born on July 13, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to Phillip P. and Juanita …
Angeline “Angie” Arabia Carpino
Angeline Arabia Carpino, 99, of Arma, Kansas died 11:55 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at the Arma Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arma, Kansas. Mrs. Carpino was born Aug. 12, 1925, at Camp 50 …
Thomas Eugene Pyle
Thomas Eugene Pyle, 77, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Girard, Kansas, to Don and Marie Pyle …
Harry Eugene Smith
Harry Eugene Smith, born on January 9, 1956, in Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away on September 27, 2024, 4:20 a.m. He was a dedicated family man and a distinguished law enforcement officer whose career spanned several decades, marked by his commitment to service and community engagement. 
Deborah Jo Ann Marlier
Deborah Jo Ann Marlier, 79, was born Dec. 16, 1944, in Pittsburg, Kansas to Robert Earl Hudson and Lucinda Jane (Sells) Hudson. Deborah passed away on Sept. 14, 2024, at Westgate of Wildwood Ranch …
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Club Notes
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Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous  Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For meeting times, call 620-363-4571 or 620-231-4446. Located at 911 N. Fairview, Pittsburg. …

  • Area Events
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    Wednesday, Oct. 9   Arma Public Library    Silver Sneakers meets at the Arma …

  • Teen keeps bedroom door shut when girlfriend pays a visit
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    DEAR ABBY: My 18-year-old stepdaughter has decided to date another female. She has dated boys in the …

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    Tuesday, Oct. 8   Arma Public Library  Lapghan Ladies at 11:30 a.m.  Silver Sneakers …

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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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Latinos have been the fastest-growing demographic in swing states since the last election. Could they choose the next president?
In a deadlocked presidential race, Stacker explored where Latino Americans—the country's most coveted voting bloc—might swing this November.
Navigating Mental Illness and Tardive Dyskinesia: One Woman’s Story of Resilience
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Pets or personal safety: A choice no one should ever have to make
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How This Army Soldier and Entrepreneur Celebrates Her Mexican American Heritage
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Disney+ follows Netflix in raising prices for consumers, while eliminating family sharing
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