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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy Alex Duckett escorts convicted sex offender John Edward Clark from the courtroom Wednesday after Clark received four life sentences.
Columbus man gets four life sentences
COLUMBUS, Kan. — John Edward Clark, 72, of Columbus, was given four life sentences Wednesday afternoon in Cherokee County District Court. A jury found Clark guilty of aggravated indecent … more
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CHCSEK seeks to prepare public for seasonal viruses
PITTSBURG, Kan. — As summer comes to a close and fall rings in the yearly virus season, many area healthcare providers including CHCSEK have begun to see an increase in viral illnesses such as … more
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Paula Baker listens intently to a story told by an audience member at the Pittsburg Public Library on Thursday. Baker was the inaugural guest in a new series, “A Cup o’ Conversation,” hosted by the library.
PPL launches new guest series with Paula Baker
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Freeman Hospital President and CEO Paula Baker appeared at the Pittsburg Public Library on Thursday to help launch a new guest series called “A Cup o’ … more
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Members of the Books & Burrow Adult Fiction Book Club discuss the memoir “Sinkhole — A Legacy of Suicide” with author Juliet Patterson during a book club meeting as part of WritersFest, a week full of literary and writer-related events directed by the PSU Department of English.
Books & Burrow hosts author Juliet Patterson
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After making her many stops at venues on the campus of Pittsburg State University, author Juliet Patterson traveled north to downtown Pittsburg on Wednesday for a visit to the … more
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Community baby shower planned for Tuesday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Early Childhood Coalition is scheduled to host its annual “Crawford County Community Baby Shower” on Tuesday at the Pittsburg Farmers’ … more
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Dale Clark, who plays Mark, progresses through rehearsals on Tuesday night at Memorial Auditorium in preparing for the premiere of “RENT,” which opens at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
RENT premieres tonight at Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Anticipation grew Tuesday night as the cast of “RENT” made their way past the microphone check and rehearsed for an empty crowd at Memorial Auditorium.   … more
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Throughout Wednesday morning, high school students as well as Pittsburg State University students gathered on the main campus for several workshops as part of WritersFest. In Grubbs Hall, led by professor Casie Hermansson, students sat in on a workshop that covered how to write resumes and cover letters. In the Overman Student Center, students learned from professors Lori Martin and Chase Dearinger how to ace a writing contest and the basics of writing a story.
WritersFest events held at PSU
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Throughout Wednesday morning, high school students as well as Pittsburg State University students gathered on the main campus for several workshops as part of WritersFest. more
Students at the Kansas Technology Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University stopped at the numerous tables scattered throughout the west end of the building during Wednesday’s portion of the annual Company Days.
PSU College of Technology hosts annual Company Days
PITTSBURG, Kan. — As part of its comprehensive career exploration and readiness efforts, the Pittsburg State University College of Technology hosted its annual Company Days event on Tuesday and … more
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Heartland grants $5,000 to Restore the Four for repairs
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GIRARD, Kan. — Restore the Four, a preservation project sponsored by Harrigans' Barn, is dedicated to maintaining and improving the four remaining Works Progress Administration (WPA) buildings … more
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Arma Council discusses trash concerns
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ARMA, Kan. — The Arma City Council addressed a variety of issues at its meeting on Monday, including chicken ordinances, upcoming events, and library repairs.   Near the end of the … more
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Northeast students spray paint a car donated by Chris Lewellen while other students gathered around a bonfire Wednesday night at Northeast High School. The event followed a homecoming pep rally, Iron-Man competition and powderpuff football game.
A ‘smashing’ time at Northeast
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Northeast students spray painted and smashed a car donated by Chris Lewellen while other students gathered around a bonfire Wednesday night at Northeast High School. The event followed a homecoming pep rally, Iron-Man competition and powderpuff football game. more
‘How Blue Can You Get?’
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FORT SCOTT-Kan. — On September 30, a fall festival full of blues music, family friendly fun, and many other activities will be taking place at Marmaton Riverfront Park. The 2nd Annual Fort Fest … more
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As the country approaches its 250th birthday, the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented an America 250 Celebration Grant to Pittsburg State University in the amount of $500 to purchase American flags to be flown at the Veterans’ Memorial in Pittsburg. Pictured, from left, are Mary Gilpin; Becky McDaniel, Associate VP for University Advancement; Donita Dupslaff; and Linda Shultz.
PSU receives DAR grant
An employee with Leafy Green Farms pulls down a grow tower inside a hydroponic farm to harvest the produce.
CGF receives $1m grant for hydroponic farms
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Community Green Farms (CGF), a non-profit initiative by Pittsburg-based Leafy Green Farms, was awarded $1,052,000 by the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) … more
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Evergy to conduct maintenance in Girard
GIRARD, Kan. — Evergy will be doing maintenance on their power lines causing the City of Girard to operate solely using its power plant engines.   Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday Sept. … more
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Silver Sneakers coming to Arma City Library
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ARMA, Kan. — With classes offered in Girard and Pittsburg, the Silver Sneakers program will soon be offered at the Arma City Library, according to library director Brenda Banks.   … more
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The Northeast High School Football Homecoming Court includes, front row, from left: Allie Wade, Brooklyn Jackson, Carleigh Carden and Shelby Underwood. Back row, from left: Dawson Troth, Indica Holloway, Braden Young and Tayshawn Gaynor. The Homecoming football game is on Friday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. vs. Erie and the Homecoming Coronation will be at 6:30 p.m. before the game on the field.
Northeast announces Homecoming royalty
The Homecoming football game is on Friday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. vs. Erie and the Homecoming Coronation will be at 6:30 p.m. before the game on the field. more
County de-annexes property from Girard
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GIRARD, Kan. — During Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, the commissioners voted to de-annex a particular property in Girard. The property in question belongs to former Girard Fire … more
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Frontenac approves recommendation for new waste treatment plant
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Frontenac, Kan. — The Frontenac City Council Monday night approved the recommendation by Kramer Consulting, LLC, to begin preliminary work on a new wastewater treatment plant.   … more
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Marla Luckert, chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, was the keynote speaker at the Women Are Champions’ event held Tuesday at Memorial Auditorium where she spoke on her career path, offered advice as well as the barriers for women in the workforce.
‘Women Are Champions’ event held at Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In its third year, the Pittsburg Noon Rotary Club sponsored its annual ‘Women Are Champions’ luncheon event, which took place Tuesday in the convention center at … more
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