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Arma Council battles runaway vegetation
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ARMA, Kan. — Recent rains have left area homeowners battling high grass, and they’re not the only ones. The Arma City Council amended its ordinance Monday evening to deal with tall grass …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/17/25
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‘Nothing beets a farmers market’
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6/17/25
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Firm invests more than $600 million in Watco
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Duration Capital Partners (Duration), a private investment firm that focuses on North American transportation infrastructure, has made a minority equity investment of more than $600 million in Pittsburg’s Watco Companies, LLC. Watco announced the investment in a news release on Tuesday.
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6/17/25
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Program feeds students
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Every child in USD 250 will be able to receive a free breakfast, lunch and after-school snack this fall, thanks to the district’s decision to participate in a program designed for schools that serve predominately low-income children.
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6/16/25
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Across the country, in small towns and big cities, citizens turned out to protest on what was dubbed “No Kings,” Saturday. In Pittsburg, more than 200 area community members gathered at Pritchett Pavilion for the occasion and significant numbers were reported to have turned out at a similar event in Joplin.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/16/25
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PSU students launch local marketing campaign
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University students Gracie Serrioz and Addie Hinterweger saw their months of hard work come to fruition on Saturday as their marketing campaign, “Sports are for Everybody,” was unveiled at Jock’s Nitch Sports, 523 N. Broadway.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/16/25
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Long-time foster parents retire after four decades
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After four decades, Ron and Lucretia Morey have decided to retire as foster care parents with The Family Initiative (TFI). Staff members, friends, family, and a few of the …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/16/25
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New business focuses on ‘holistic healing’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Veronica McDonald has opened Metaphysical Healing LLC, which is inside ‘The 818, A Healing Space,’ located at 818 North Broadway, in Pittsburg.
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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6/16/25
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Retiring the Colors
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6/16/25
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Autumn Leaves
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Autumn Leaves luncheon was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Judy led the flag salute, everyone join in for the Lord’s Prayer and Richard gave a blessing for the …
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6/16/25
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‘Outdoor education programs at the lake’
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6/16/25
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PSU Nature Reach holds annual camp
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — School may be out in Crawford County, but some kids continue to learn through hands-on activities in nature.
From completing crafts to interacting with …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/16/25
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Convicted felons arrested for guns, suspected drugs
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Two convicted felons were arrested Thursday morning following a search warrant for a residence in the 700 block of East 10th Street, according to a Pittsburg PD release.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/13/25
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Hooks and Heroes
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With the help of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, and Parks, Pittsburg Parks and Recreation hosted its first family fishing night at Lakeside Park since the COVID-19 pandemic. The next fishing event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 17.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/13/25
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‘Fallen Trojans Memorial Golf Tournament’ returns for 17th year
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GIRARD, Kan. — From scholarships to facility repairs to plaques, the “Fallen Trojans” continue to make a lasting impact in the community of Girard, evident in its annual memorial …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/13/25
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Blair pushes survey completion
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GIRARD, Kan. — With Commissioner Tom Moody and County Counselor Jim Emerson absent, Friday’s county commission meeting was short with all official business completed in less than five …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/13/25
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‘We aren’t going anywhere’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the past 24 hours, The UPS Store 5703, located at 101 W. 29th Street Suite G, has assured numerous customers that the store is not closing.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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6/13/25
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‘Morning in Nursing’ returns to PSU
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Area kids had the opportunity to learn through an early hands-on experience in the field of nursing Thursday morning with the return of the Pittsburg State University School …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/12/25
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CFSEK opens General Funds grant cycle
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For approximately 24 years, the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has hosted its annual General Funds grant cycle, supporting a diverse range of non-profit …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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6/12/25
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Frontenac council gets a bit snippy
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Reviewing and approving the city’s budget expenditures at each meeting is usually a routine vote, but occasionally questions do arise. These are usually handled with a …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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6/12/25
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