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PITTSBURG, KS – Pittsburg Police and Fire Departments along with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office gave reports on their activities last week. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/11/25

Pittsburg movie theater reopens after repairs

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PITTSBURG, KS – The silver screens in Pittsburg will come alive once again today, Saturday March 8. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/10/25

Jury finds Frontenac man not guilty of child abuse

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PITTSBURG, KS – A jury returned a not guilty verdict this week for a Frontenac man accused of two counts of child abuse. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/8/25

Southeast Kansas Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County (CTEC) Executive Director Dan Boley offers a tour to Pittsburg High School students Friday morning, showing them a variety of career opportunities.

Connecting, empowering, and partnering

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A group of roughly 12 Pittsburg High School students arrived bright and early Friday morning at the Southeast Kansas Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/8/25

Pittsburg State University Senior Elyse Clevenger, right, shows Frontenac High School Freshman Gunner Horyna the realistic characteristics of a simulation baby during the Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing’s high school career day. 180 students from 14 different schools in the area toured the simulation hospital, learned about the nursing field and engaged in several different activities.

PHOTO GALLERY: PSU Nursing High School Career Day [Photo gallery]

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/7/25

Meals on Wheels

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of February 2025, 629 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Mercy Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special diets are … more

Contributed | 3/7/25

Arma Council shares concerns with Hwy. 69

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ARMA, Kan. — Last week, representatives from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) visited Northeast High, in Arma; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Frontenac; and Pittsburg State … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/7/25

Mosaic member Tyson Wiemers, center, expresses his appreciation alongside Mosaic of Southeast Kansas Executive Director Leslie Lackamp and Mosaic of Southeast Kansas Community Relations Manager Stephanie Potter during Thursday’s opening of an art exhibit in Root Coffeehouse in recognition of National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

‘Belonging Matters’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A showcase recognizing National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NIDDA) Awareness Month is on display at Root Coffeehouse in downtown Pittsburg. The exhibit, which … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/7/25

NAC discusses traffic and clean-up procedure

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– At Wednesday’s meeting of the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) members discussed possible solutions for traffic problems in congested areas with high … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 3/7/25

“If that tower could talk!”

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“The time has come to say goodbye to our beloved water tower, which has proudly served us since 1907—118 years! After years of dedicated service, it is now being taken down as part of an … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 3/7/25

From left, Pittsburg High School juniors Rickton Johnny, Keyon’Dre Logan and David Dominguez sort through a bin of paper March 6 at the Southeast Kansas Recycling facility, located at 615 S. Joplin Street in Pittsburg. More than 20 students volunteered at the facility as part of their Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program.

PHS students volunteer at recycling center

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PITTSBURG, KS – To help with Southeast Kansas Recycling’s Reset 2025, Pittsburg High School students helped clean-up the facility Thursday and learned more about the recycling process. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/7/25

Point Forward board member Ron Scripsik introduced the new childcare center director Kandy Rushing of Grow at Eden to the Morning Sun and board members on Wednesday with a tour of the Washington School renovations.

Washington School nearing completion

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The pitter-patter of young feet will soon echo through the halls of the Washington School as its transformation into a childcare nears completion. First built in 1887, … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]. | 3/6/25

The Special Olympics Kansas Southeast Region hosted over 65 students and educators Wednesday morning as part of the second-ever “Southeast Youth Summit” held at Camp 400 outside of McCune.

SOKS holds ‘Southeast Youth Summit’

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MCCUNE, Kan. — Just one mile west of the Labette County line, over in the little town of Strauss, Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Southeast Region athletes along with area students and teachers … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 3/6/25

EDAC has full docket with four new projects

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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) powered through a busy docket on Wednesday morning as four developers presented their projects for recommendation to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 3/6/25

County schools undergo lockdown Wednesday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Multiple schools within Crawford County were placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon following a threat to a local elementary school. According to a statement … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 3/6/25

‘Stream Advisory’ issued for Cow Creek

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A stream advisory has been issued for a creek in Crawford County by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Issued on Wednesday, KDHE has … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 3/6/25

Blayne Thorton presents his documentary "TJ's: Pittsburg's Best Kept Secret" at the bar March 5. The film was Thorton's project for his master's degree in communications.

PSU alum creates local bar documentary

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PITTSBURG, KS – Using the third-place theory principles, Pittsburg State University alum Blayne Thorton created a documentary on local bar, TJ Lelands. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/6/25

Pittsburg man arrested for child pornography, exploitation

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PITTSBURG, KS – A 32-year-old Pittsburg man was arrested Wednesday and charged with felony exploitation of a child, felony internet trading of child pornography and felony breach of privacy, according to the Pittsburg Police Department. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 3/6/25

PHS students perform at music conference

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PITTSBURG, KS – Pittsburg High School music students gained new musical experiences last weekend at the Kansas Music Educators Association Conference, which was held in Wichita. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 3/6/25

More than 140 organizations showed up and showed out Tuesday as part of this year’s Spring Career Fair, hosted by the Pittsburg State University Career Development Office at the Robert W. Plaster Center. From the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office to Morton Salt to Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, students put on their best business attire with a resume in hand in hopes of obtaining a potential job opportunity from summer employment at camps to internships and full-time professional positions.

‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’

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