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The Frontenac Municipal Court Building at 200 E. McKay is the future site of the Frontenac City Library.
Frontenac City Council hears library update
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In a brief meeting on Monday, the Frontenac City Council received an update on the city’s new library from Director Seth Nutt. more
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Jason Pickert will take over as Fort Scott’s new police chief on March 1.
Fort Scott names new police chief
Jason Pickert, an 18-year veteran of the Fort Scott Police Department, was recently named the department’s new chief, the City of Fort Scott has announced. Pickert will replace Police Chief Travis Shelton, who is retiring, and will take over as FSPD chief on March 1.  more
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Peyton Simpson, center, a 2021 LCC graduate, was announced Tuesday as the winner of the Labette Community College 100-year logo design contest.
LCC unveils 100th anniversary logo
Labette Community College on Tuesday announced the unveiling of its official 100th anniversary logo, which will be used for various celebrations and was designed by Peyton Simpson, a 2021 LCC graduate. LCC congratulated Simpson on his winning logo.  more
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A two-vehicle crash on Broadway temporarily blocked traffic but resulted in no injuries Saturday morning. Pittsburg police officers along with Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS first responders were dispatched to assist. PPD said the crash is still under investigation.
No injuries in two-vehicle crash Saturday
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A two-vehicle crash on Broadway temporarily blocked traffic but resulted in no injuries Saturday morning, according to the Pittsburg Police Department. more
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Cattle mosey up to the feed trough at one of the feedlots owned by Richard Wood and his father in Crawford County. Wood rotates cattle between six different farms in Crawford and Cherokee counties.
Local farmer discusses cattle operation challenges
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For Richard Wood, beef farming is like riding a rollercoaster. Every minute detail can cause prices to skyrocket or collapse. Everything from the stock market to the weather can affect the price of beef on a daily basis. more
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First graders from Emily Lone’s class from Pittsburg’s St. Mary’s Elementary School visited the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin on Monday, bearing gifts and Valentine’s decorations for the guest rooms.
St. Mary’s first graders visit RMH in Joplin
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Emily Lone brought her first-grade class from Pittsburg’s St. Mary’s Elementary School to visit the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Joplin on Monday. This has been an annual visit for Lone since 2008, after personally experiencing the support RMH provides when her daughter was born with cancer. more
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MLK Jr. Ball
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For Black History Month, the Pittsburg State University Office of Student Diversity and the Black Student Association are inviting the community to attend the 7th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Ball this Saturday.  more
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Walk of Fame
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 2023 Biz Expo with the theme of “Walk of Fame” this weekend.   The expo will be held from 10 … more
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Suspect arrested for warrant, assault, criminal threat
A suspect was recently arrested for aggravated assault and criminal threat, as well as a previously active warrant, following an incident last week, the Parsons Police Department announced Monday.  more
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A domestic violence call last Friday led to the seizure of nearly five ounces of methamphetamine.
Parsons domestic violence call leads to drug arrest
A call to the Parsons Police Department about a domestic violence incident recently led to the seizure of a significant amount of methamphetamine, the department announced Monday.  more
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County meets with NextEra Energy reps
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Representatives from NextEra Energy Transmission (NEET) met Friday with county commissioners about the construction of a new electrical power line that will stretch across Crawford County. more
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Anti-valentine cards will be available for attendees to make at the teen Anti-Valentine's Day party on Monday, Feb. 13, at the Pittsburg Public Library.
They love me, they love me not
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and staff members at the Pittsburg Public Library have been hard at work putting together two very different events for the holiday.   more
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Members of the Friday Study Club listen to the different speakers at the club’s 90th anniversary celebration on Friday.
Study Club celebrates 90 years
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Since 1933, the Friday Study Club has been meeting once and sometimes twice a month, and during their recent gathering, the members celebrated the club’s 90th anniversary with an afternoon tea party at the Crestwood Country Club.   more
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The Opolis post office located at 207 Center Street has been closed for more than four months with no indication of when it will reopen.
Months after shutting doors for repairs, Opolis post office remains closed
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After more than four months without mail service, residents of Opolis are searching for answers as to why their local post office remains closed for repairs.   more
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Drunk driver of stolen truck arrested after chase
A Pittsburg man was arrested Thursday after allegedly fleeing from police and causing extensive property damage while drunk driving in a stolen vehicle.  more
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Traffic stop for running red light leads to major drug bust
A traffic stop for running a red light led to a significant drug bust Thursday when police found more than 10 pounds of marijuana and over 5 ounces of cocaine in the driver’s vehicle, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.  more
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LCC celebrates Black History Month
To commemorate Black History Month, the Labette Community College (LCC) Diversity Committee has a number of activities planned for February 2023, with the theme for this year of “Celebrate as One.”  more
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Pittsburg native Brady Dale working from his home in Brooklyn. Dale is a reporter for Axios, specializing in crypto-currency, and has a new book coming out in May.
Pittsburg author publishes new book
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Pittsburg native Brady Dale says he always knew he would leave his small-town home for the draw of the big city. After graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1995, Dale attended Cornell University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in government. more
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A Pittsburg firefighter on-scene protecting the community. PFD is looking for motivated and passionate people to join their ranks and will be holding a job fair on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Station One, 911 W. 4th, from 9 a.m. to noon to recruit new candidates into the department.
Pittsburg Fire needs you!
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The Pittsburg Fire Department will host a Job Fair on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fire Station #1, located at 911 W. 4th St., Pittsburg. Those interested in fire service careers are encouraged to attend. The department is looking to fill three positions and applicants must be at least 18 years old. more
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Pittsburg High School senior McKenzie Rowe sits next to her pieces that allowed her to win a $76,000 merit scholarship for the School of Art Institute of Chicago.
Express to impress
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Pittsburg High School senior McKenzie Rowe’s art started out as just a hobby, but ultimately led her to be the recipient of a $75,000 merit scholarship to attend the School of Art Institute of Chicago.   more
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