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Soldiers from the US Army Reserve 1011th Quartermaster Company and their guests from the Pittsburg Police, University Police and Fire Departments participated in a Family Day on Sunday at Pittsburg State University.

Soldiers host Eagle Rising Challenge at Pitt State

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Late Sunday morning, during their regular drill weekend, the soldiers of the 1011th Quartermaster Company, US Army Reserve, hosted the Eagle Rising Challenge at Pittsburg State … more

By Dustin Strong / [email protected] | 7/11/23

Participants in 2022’s Run to Walk Program at the Joplin VA clinic begin their 5k Fun Run at Landreth Park in Joplin last fall.

Run to Walk Program in its second year at Joplin VA

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For the second year, the Veterans Administration clinic in Joplin is sponsoring its Run to Walk Program. The brainchild of Dr. Jenifer Webb, the program is designed to get … more

By Dustin Strong / [email protected] | 7/11/23

Suspect arrested in Labette County homicide

CHERRYVALE, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office are conducting an investigation into the death of a male from Cherryvale. The preliminary … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/11/23

The Frontenac Fire Department, along with several additional county departments, make their way down McCay Street during the Frontenac Mining Days parade as hundreds of area residents lined along the street to witness the annual tradition.

Area celebrates Frontenac Mining Days

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The aroma of food and an action-packed schedule filled downtown Frontenac with hundreds of visitors for the 2023 Frontenac Mining Days celebration. Area residents and … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/11/23

Meals on Wheels delivers over 500 meals to Pitt residents in June

PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of June, 568 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special diets are … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/11/23

Frontenac Mining Days kicked off on Thursday night as attendees enjoyed the night at the Pride Amusements Show, a fully professional carnival, which is scheduled to run from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

Up, Up and Away! Frontenac Mining Days begins

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Frontenac Mining Days kicked off on Thursday night. more

7/8/23

Seth Horn and Meg McCoy of Blood Moon Roses performed in the morning and afternoon during the KCAIC Regional Arts Meetup, held at Block22 on Friday.

Pittsburg Arts Council holds regional meetup

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Months before the 2023 Kansas Arts Council Symposium, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) coordinated several regional meetups across the state for arts organizations and artists to have a chance to connect. more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/8/23

Fentanyl crisis creeping closer

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GIRARD, Kan. — Crawford County Sheriff Danny Smith appeared before the Crawford County Commission on Friday to summarize his department’s efforts to curb the growing usage of fentanyl across the … more

By Dustin Strong / [email protected] | 7/8/23

Healthcare career-themed summer camp begins July 10

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students will learn about different health careers and participate in hands-on activities at the upcoming Inspire Health Academy and Inspire Health Kids Camp. Inspire … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/8/23

The brickwork on the south side of the grand staircase in front of the Pittsburg Community Middle School is completed as the final stages of the remodel begin to wind down. According to school board officials, the sides of new staircase had to be a little taller in order to be in compliance with safety regulations.

PCMS remodel nears completion

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7/8/23

Starting in Louisiana with a single locomotive, Watco has become global with operations in Australia.

Watco celebrates 40 years

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Watco recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Starting out as a simple switching operation in Louisiana in 1983, the company has grown to nearly 5,000 employees across North … more

By Dustin Strong / [email protected] | 7/7/23

Allyssa VanMeter (left) and Jeff Klosky (right) pose with Ivan Queen (center-left) and Morgan Davidson (center-right) just before their flights in a Stearman PT-17 trainer at Pittsburg’s Atkinson Municipal Airport.

Dream Flights visits Pittsburg

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Four southeast Kansas veterans got to hop a 20-minute ride around Pittsburg Thursday morning in a vintage World War II trainer aircraft. The Steersman PT-17 was the first … more

By Dustin Strong / [email protected] | 7/7/23

US-69 selected for Safety Corridor Pilot Program

TOPEKA, Kan. — Motorists traveling along US-69 will now see increased traffic safety messaging and new signage as part of the Safety Corridor Pilot Program. The Safety Corridor Pilot Program is a … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/6/23

Frontenac American Legion John F. Derby Post #43 members make a stop during the 2022 Frontenac Mining Days parade to perform the ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ by Francis Scott Key.

‘We’ve got your back’

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Mining Days is returning this weekend. The annual event is a four-day festival that takes place from Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9, celebrating Frontenac's Heritage and Homecoming. more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/6/23

One injured in single-car wreck on Monday

One person was seriously injured Monday afternoon in a single-car crash in Labette County, authorities said. more

By Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/6/23

Baxter Springs man sentenced to prison

BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Brandon McCoy, 44, of Baxter Springs, was sentenced to prison last month after pleading guilty to aggravated criminal damage to property. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/6/23

Boil water advisory rescinded for City of Galena, Cherokee County

GALENA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Galena public water supply system in Cherokee County. The advisory was issued on June 30 due to a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the system. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/6/23

This giant kite, flown by Tom Wallbank of Tulsa, dwarfed the other kites in the air on Saturday. Wallbank is vice president of the American Kitefliers Association.

Kite Festival a big hit in Pitt

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Although it started off with some light rain, the Kite Festival at Pittsburg High School on Saturday steadily gained momentum. As the skies cleared, more festival goers began to … more

By Dustin Strong / [email protected] | 7/5/23

SEK students participate in American Legion Boys State program

MANHATTAN, Kan. — High school students from across Kansas recently participated in the 85th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas (ALBSK), held June 4 -10 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/5/23

Kiddieland was open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday to celebrate the Fourth of July as hundreds of residents gathered at Lincoln Park.

City of Pittsburg celebrates Fourth of July

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7/5/23