New light on Bloody Bender mystery
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PARSONS, Kan. — Organizers are making final preparations for a special community update on new research into SEK’s 150-year-old “Bloody Bender” family mystery. A …
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9/27/24
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Wesley House seeks new executive director
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Wesley House is currently searching for a new director to begin in November. For the past 18 months, Wesley House’s day-to-day operations have been managed by Leah …
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9/27/24
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‘Crawford County Community Baby Shower’ held Tuesday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Light showers failed to dampen the fun and excitement at this year’s Crawford County Community Baby Shower, held Tuesday at the Farmers’ Market Pavilion on 11th …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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9/26/24
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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade
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9/26/24
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Pine Street to be renamed for a day
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9/26/24
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CCMH speaks to city commission
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County Mental Health (CCMH) Director Heather McCully, along with Chief Program Officer of Residential Services James Childers and psychiatric nurse-practitioner Eric …
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9/26/24
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Commission fields more homeless questions
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg resident Roger Lomshek approached the commissioners on Tuesday during public input to see if any had read the federal guidelines he passed out at the previous …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/26/24
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Just a step to the left
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Grab some fishnet stockings and get ready to do the Time Warp again. Triple Threat Threeatrics will showcase Rocky Horror Picture Show this weekend.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/26/24
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PAYP hold monthly ‘Lunch and Learn’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Representatives from SparkWheel to Fostering Connections to Catholic Charities gathered at Riggs Chiropractic Tuesday for the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals’ monthly …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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9/25/24
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Girard City Council talks sidewalks, beer garden
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GIRARD, Kan. — On Monday, the Girard City Council took the next step in a project designed to improve walkability and enhance connectivity for pedestrians in Girard. The council approved the …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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9/25/24
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Jubilant J3 Band's Journey of Music
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Jon Bartlow, associate vice president and dean of students at Pittsburg State University, has an entertaining side gig. Bartlow, originally from Kansas City, …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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9/25/24
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County OKs Point Forward application
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GIRARD, Kan. — Tuesday’s county commission meeting began with a report from Mike Bodensteiner concerning funding expenditures provided by the American Relief Plan Act (ARPA). Overall, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/25/24
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Beelieving in Benny
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Very few things in life are as uplifting as a community rallying behind a family who has fallen on hard times, which is what has happened with the Cannon family. This Saturday, The Pitt, 516 N. Broadway in Pittsburg, will host a fundraiser for Benjamin, or Benny, Cannon, a local infant who nearly died.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/25/24
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Spark Wheel and the Lions Club Help the Community
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Lions Club and Spark Wheel have worked together to help stock clothing and 500 pairs of socks to the USD 250 and PSU clothing pantries. The Bombas Apparel Company …
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By Char Strong / [email protected]
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9/24/24
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Route 66 Coin, Gold, and Silver Show returns to Joplin
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WEBB CITY, Mo. — The Route 66 Coin, Gold, and Silver Show, Joplin’s oldest local coin show, is returning to the Continental Banquet Center, 2802 N. Range Line Road on Saturday, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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9/24/24
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Frontenac celebrates FESTA!
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9/24/24
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McCune Fall Festival to begin Friday
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MCCUNE, Kan. — This week’s cooler temperatures are a reminder that autumn, and with it, McCune’s Fall Festival, are just around the corner. The annual event takes place this Friday, …
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9/24/24
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SEKHS to host microchip clinic Sunday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The SEK Humane Society (SEKHS) is scheduled to hold a microchip clinic this weekend.
The clinic will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, at the shelter, which is …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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9/24/24
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Pittsburg man injured in Newton Co. crash
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NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — A motorcycle rider was injured Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Joplin’s south side, authorities said.
According to the Missouri Highway …
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9/24/24
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Shane Duling Band rocks after ArtWalk
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Friday nights twelve years ago, patrons could find the Shane Duling Band glued to their instruments at TJ Lelands.
“We played here every Friday for almost three years straight,” Bassist John Duling said. “That’s why we come back here so much because we played so many gigs here.”
The Shane Duling Band’s performance Friday night after the Pittsburg ArtWalk was filled with memories of when the members would play at the bar frequently over a decade ago.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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9/24/24
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