Investment Casting Institute returns to PSU
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Soon-to-be investment casting professionals from as far as Australia have spent the past eight days in Pittsburg, mainly on the campus of Pittsburg State University, …
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6/3/25
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Fire Dept. stays busy, traffic stops increase for PD
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — While training new recruits, the Pittsburg Fire Department handled an increase in incidents last week. The Pittsburg Police Department also had a big spike in traffic stops.
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6/3/25
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Conservation district lowers budget at a cost
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GIRARD, Kan. — Mark Lehman, Crawford County Conservation District chairperson, met with county commissioners at their regular meeting on Tuesday to discuss budget proposals. According to …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/3/25
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A “huge success”
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ARCADIA, Kan. —Even though Arcadia High School closed its doors at the end of the 1965 school year, the annual alumni banquet is still being held on Memorial Weekend. This year, the 2025 …
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6/3/25
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A pair of Navy veterans receive Quilts of Valor
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6/3/25
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Meals on Wheels
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of May 2025, 861 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Mercy Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special …
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6/3/25
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Hello, Goodbye
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Saturday was bittersweet for Root Coffeehouse owners, patrons and former baristas as community members shared memories and thanked Brad and Andra Stefanoni for providing a space for everyone.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/2/25
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Some pennies are popular, again
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — President Donald Trump ordered the discontinuation of the production of the one-cent coin in February, but about 140 million had already been created for circulation. In …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/2/25
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Kids discover the joy of fishing on a summer evening
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MULBERRY, Kan. — More than 100 residents and neighbors flocked to Mulberry on Saturday evening for a family fishing derby at the City Park. Sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and …
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6/2/25
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The SEK Kite Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 31 has been postponed until further notice due to flooding.
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5/30/25
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Fire Department trains new recruits
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Two new firefighters are set to join the Pittsburg Fire Department.
After two weeks of hands-on and classroom academy training, Aaron Ruth and Rendan Russell completed their final exercise on Friday.
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5/30/25
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The Wack is Back!
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum is turning up the creativity with the return of its summer tradition — Wacky Wednesdays!
Through the month of June, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/30/25
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‘Color Our World’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — This year’s Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” has already kicked off at the Girard and Arma Public Library, offering children up to adults the …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/30/25
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City of Walnut receives grant
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WALNUT, Kan. — The town of Walnut is one of 32 communities in Kansas that recently received grant funding from the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) earmarked for supporting small-scale …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/30/25
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Chamber fundraiser seeks golfers, donations
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber Foundation Golf Classic starts at 8 a.m. Friday, June 6, at Crestwood Country Club. Teams, donations and volunteers are still needed for the event.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/29/25
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Same-Day Access opens new doors for patients
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Supporters, staff and community members gathered at 3101 N. Michigan Street Thursday afternoon to commemorate the grand opening of Crawford County Mental Health Center’s new Same Day Access unit.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/29/25
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Find your happy place
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — It is that time of the year again. School is out, and the summer season is quickly approaching with several much-anticipated summer camps for kids returning to the …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/29/25
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CFSEK announces 2025 scholarship recipients
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has announced the recipients of the non-profit organization’s annual scholarships.
Awarding $25 …
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5/29/25
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Frontenac focuses on new library opening
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Much of Wednesday night’s city council meeting was spent in executive session (35 minutes) with only about 12 minutes of open discussion that primarily focused on …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/29/25
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PITTSBURG - This week, officials at Pittsburg State University reflected on the impact that a former student and longtime benefactor has had on the campus and the community.
Linda Scott died in …
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5/29/25
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