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Bender landowner Bob Miller issues a challenge to President Obama to visit the Bender site. The former president’s maternal ancestors have a historical tie to the Bender story.
Bender landowner invites former President
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INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Last Friday evening, July 14, local history buffs were treated to a program about the recent archeological survey of the Bloody Bender property. Bender expert, investigative … more
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Cedrik Martin, Eli Kellogg, Daniel Long, Joshua Ramsey, and Josh Regan. One of Cedrik’s fondest memories was attending Cato’s “Celebration for Kids” in 2015 from Christian Heights in Ft. Scott.
Cato Christian Church gets new paint
CATO, Kan. — The Cato Historical Preservation Association hired Fort Scott contractor Josh Regan recently and his crew to paint the 109-year-old Cato Christian Church in Cato, Kansas. Two grants … more
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Corporate Challenge begins Aug. 6
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department is gearing up to host the annual Corporate Challenge competition Sunday, Aug. 6 through Wednesday, Aug. 9. Companies in … more
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Arma City Council adjusts penalty for violating lawn ordinance
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ARMA, Kan. — Members of the Arma City Council voted during Monday’s regular meeting to adjust the penalty for violating the city’s lawn maintenance ordinance, lowering the costs for residents. … more
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In partnership with the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center at Greenbush, the Pitsco Idea Shop at Block22 in Pittsburg hosted one of its two summer camps on Tuesday for sixth through eighth graders. From Wednesday to Thursday, the summer camp will be held for fourth through fifth graders as attendees design a t-shirt, learn to use a hammer and nails to make string art, build/race wind-powered cars, and laser engrave their own name tag. Registration is full.
‘Creation Station’
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This Old Company House -This Old Coal Camp
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners’ Hall Museum will present a special program at 2 p.m. this Sunday, July 23 in Franklin in conjunction with the quarterly exhibit “Preserving the Past – Coal Camps … more
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Brandi Tomlinson, of Parsons, received her Quilt of Valor Saturday at the Veterans’ Memorial in Pittsburg. Tomlinson served with the 4th Brigade of the famous 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley and FOB Falcon, Iraq, where she worked as a mortuary affairs liason from 2005 to 2009. Brandi was nominated by her husband, Wyat, who is retired from the US Army after 22 years and is a Quilt of Valor recipient as well.
Soldier receives Quilt of Valor for service with Big Red One
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Several dogs from the SEK Humane Society were on display at Frontenac Mining Days this year for an adoption event, held at Corner Park Saturday, July 8.
Hot dog! Keep pets safe in the heat
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The summer is in full swing, and Kansas is feeling the heat. The scorching heat is expected to continue in Southeast Kansas for much of the next two months. According to The … more
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Children test the skills of their creations made during the week on the final day of the ‘Adventures in Robotics’ workshop held Tuesday through Friday at the Kansas Technology Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University.
Department of Engineering Technology holds annual ‘Adventures in Robotics’ workshop
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg State University Department of Engineering Technology hosted its annual Adventures in Robotics Level I workshop this week where children engaged in fun, hands-on … more
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Dragsters, funny cars and muscle cars lined up in front of the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts Thursday evening during the “Full Throttle in Print” event and exhibit.
Alumni drag racers host event, exhibit at Bicknell Center
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Nearly one year after Megan Meyer Lingner Racing Night at Block22, Lingner returned to the Pittsburg area for an evening event at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. … more
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The miniature train is a favorite of adults and children alike at Lincoln Park’s Kiddieland in Pittsburg.
Historic Kiddieland turns 70
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate Kiddieland Amusement Park with a 70th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at … more
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Resurfacing projects along K-47 in Crawford and Neosho counties to begin the week of July 17. The work is expected to be completed by mid-November.
K-47 resurfacing work begins this week
GIRARD, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to start work on adjoining K-47 resurfacing projects in Neosho and Crawford counties the week of July 17. more
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Man arrested after early morning vehicle theft
PITTSBURG, Kan. — A Pittsburg man is being held in the Cherokee County Jail following an early morning pursuit. more
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Severe thunderstorm sweeps through Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the aftermath of a severe thunderstorm that rolled through the area in the early morning hours, city crews from the Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department were out across Pittsburg Thursday clearing roadways and picking up debris that was blocking streets. more
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Members of Dr. Blair Schneider’s team from Kansas University carefully mapping out the Bender site for possible dig locations in the future.
Bending the legend
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LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — Dr. Blair Scheneider, a forensic investigator with the Kansas Geological Survey, is heading a team of Kansas University students in surveying what is believed to be the homestead of the gruesome Bloody Bender family as part of a two-week field study. more
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St. Mary’s Colgan School Chaplain Fr. Andrew Labenz blesses the workers of Mercy Clinic Family Medicine during a grand opening on Wednesday.
Mercy opens two clinics in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan — Months after acquiring the primary care practices of Dr. Jacqueline S. Orender and Dr. Holly Cranston, Mercy held a grand opening and blessing of two new clinic locations in Pittsburg.  more
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Pittsburg buys new firetruck, establishes NAC
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg City Commission voted to approve the purchase of a new firetruck from Conrad Fire Equipment, of Olathe, Kansas, for the price of $945,192.83. The funds for the new … more
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Three vehicles collide in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — Three vehicles collided at approximately 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, in Cherokee County. A 2006 Ford F250, driven by Zachary Scott Overman, 44, of Oswego, was … more
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Suspect jailed in copper wire theft case
A 33-year-old Pittsburg man is being held in the Cherokee County Jail for his alleged involvement in the recent theft of copper wire from an area utility company. Cherokee County Sheriff's … more
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Firefighter Andrew Johnston from Pittsburg Fire Station #2 climbs a ladder to the roof of a home at 108 North Highland Street Tuesday, July 12 after a neighbor reported seeing smoke coming from the house.
Structure fire reported in Pittsburg
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