The K-State Wildcat Extension District strives to create educational and developmental programs and provide research-based information to the communities in Crawford, Labette, Montgomery, and Wilson counties, and last week, it added Michelle Broxterman, family and child development extension agent, to its team.  more

Cutline: Multidisciplinary teacher-scholar Hyeryung Hwang gives a lecture, “Barbaric Modernities,” on her studies and research in world literature and cinema, incorporating theories of imperialism and colonialism, at the Overman Center on Pittsburg State University’s campus Thursday evening. Hwang’s talk was the 29th annual Emmett Lecture, which is sponsored by the Emmett family, the PSU English Department, and The Midwest Quarterly in memory of the late Victor J. Emmett Jr., a professor of English for 23 years. more

After a brief meeting on Friday, Crawford County Commissioners Bruce Blair and Jeremy Johnson visited the sheriff’s office to view the department’s time management system, with the idea that a similar system could be implemented for other county departments.  more

After serving less than a year in the position, Fort Scott’s city manager has resigned, and the city commission this week approved hiring an interim city manager and assistant city manager.  more

CHCSEK is the recipient of a $500,000 federal grant to facilitate access to life-saving cancer screenings and early detection services, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Friday.  more

The Crawford County Commission seat for the Third District is up for grabs this November, with Democratic incumbent Jeremy Johnson defending his seat against the very man he took it from, GOP candidate, and former Democrat, Carl Wood. more

In the year 58 BC, the Roman Empire established the first vineyards in what is today the city of Colmar, France. more

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced the schedule for this year’s Fly Kansas Air Tour, and one of the stops is in Pittsburg. more

KDHE has announced it will hold a series of public meetings, including one in Chanute, to help communities and public water supply systems learn about the EPA's new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. more

After interviews were conducted for three candidates, the 11th Judicial District, comprised of Cherokee, Crawford, and Labette counties, appointed Joe Gordon Gregory as a new district magistrate judge on Thursday.   more

Following the success of the International Food and Culture Festival, the Pittsburg State University International Student Association decided to create a similar event but with a slightly different feel. Starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, the association will hold its first Global Fest, an event featuring a variety of food and crafts for sale.  more

Prairie State Park in conjunction with Missouri State Parks will present an interactive outdoor experience for the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the park, which is located near Mindenmines, Missouri.   more

After the city‘s police chief, John Austin, had to step down to only working part time due to accepting another position in Arma, the Arcadia City Council announced Tuesday that another part time officer, Alex Lake, has been hired.  more

Over 30 presidents of Kansas independent and community colleges, including Labette Community College President Mark Watkins, met on Tuesday, Sept. 20, to sign a universal articulation agreement to expand student transfer opportunities in Kansas.  more

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology announced this week that it is awarding $500,000 each to five universities, including PSU, to develop new curricula for students interested in helping to solve the growing problem of plastic waste. more

KDHE has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the Neosho County Rural Water District 12 public water supply system. The area affected includes households north of Hwy 39 and east of Brown Road.  more

With drought conditions continuing, K-State Extension Wildcat District is hosting a Drought Discussions event on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Cherryvale Community Center, 712 S. Liberty St. more

Pastor Fursan Zumot, one of ten people from around the world who are involved in peacemaking work and scheduled to visit the United States this fall as part of the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program’s International Peacemakers program, will be making a stop in Pittsburg in early October.  more

Pittsburg Meals on Wheels, Inc. is planning a celebration of half a century of serving the local community. The 50-year anniversary celebration is set for early October.  more

An Augusta, Kansas man was found dead on a hiking trail near Elk City in Montgomery County on Saturday, but authorities do not suspect foul play in his death. more