Log in
More local news

Convoy makes its way through SEK
Exclusive subscriber content

FRANKLIN, Kan. –– Late Monday morning, a convoy of 33 historic military vehicles accompanied by a dozen more support and recovery vehicles, pulled into Franklin’s Community Park …

NAC holds first Fall Spruce Up
Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) held its inaugural Fall Spruce Up on Saturday, Oct. 12. Twenty volunteers worked to clean up the Schlanger Park neighborhood, picking …

‘Let the Good Times Roll’
Exclusive subscriber content

Girard History Museum expands
Exclusive subscriber content

GIRARD, Kan. — Saturday, as participants enjoyed Girard Homecoming and Fall Festival activities, just one block south of the square, the Girard History Museum held a reception to commemorate …

Talent continues to challenge commission on Washington School
Exclusive subscriber content

GIRARD, Kan. –– Friday’s county commission meeting progressed as normal with no real controversies until the very end when County Counselor Jim Emerson provided the commissioners …

Sheriff briefs commission on lease program
Exclusive subscriber content

GIRARD, Kan. –– Crawford County Sheriff Danny Smith briefed the commissioners on a leasing program for police cruisers at Friday’s meeting. According to Smith, six of the …

Candidates gather during informal meet-n-greet
Exclusive subscriber content

It’s not October, it’s Rocktober
Exclusive subscriber content

Early feedback positive for 4-day week
Exclusive subscriber content

ARMA, Kan. — As the first three months of the school year draws to a close, the Northeast School District is reflecting on its new schedule and USD 246 Superintendent Ray Streeter says the …
Looking Back
From Our History

PSU alum plays first NFL game against Steelers
Exclusive subscriber content

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 15, 1924 The all-school picnic of the Teachers College was staged yesterday evening at Lincoln Park with …
True Stories 

We have a book on hold
Exclusive subscriber content

Pittsburg Public Library gave my favorite reference librarian quite a retirement sendoff last Friday.  It was standing room only, which came as no surprise to anyone as Carol Ann Robb is …
From Our History

Garman named Athletic Director for USD 250
Exclusive subscriber content

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 12-14, 1924 Curtailment of service on the Joplin & Pittsburg Railway is announced today through …
From Our History

Girard starts strong but falls to Pittsburg, 100-0
Exclusive subscriber content

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago Oct. 11, 1924 Probably the largest crowd to witness an athletic contest here assembled this afternoon to watch the …
Kansas
WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 15, 2024--Equity Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE: EQBK), (“Equity”, “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”), the Wichita-based holding company of Equity Bank, …
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Equity Bancshares Inc. (EQBK) on Tuesday reported net income of $19.9 million in its third quarter. The bank, based in Wichita, Kansas, said it had …
Nation
Idaho revamps execution chamber so docs can access deep veins after failed lethal injection attempt

Idaho will begin using central venous lines to execute prisoners by lethal injection if attempts to insert standard IV lines fail. The Idaho Department of Correction announced the change Tuesday. …

Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras Space weather experts say expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzle. Experts said Tuesday the sun is currently at the maximum phase of its 11-year cycle, …
After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and …
Trump emphasizes hypermasculinity as he and Harris pursue male voters The candidates for U.S. president and their allies want men to believe their vote says big things about their masculinity. Republican Donald Trump suggests men are weak and a “beta male” unless …
Sports
Local sports

Gorillas sweep Jets in MIAA opener

Pittsburg State’s Jadyn Jackson (14) and Carly Clennan go up for a block against Newman in Tuesday night’s match at John Lance Arena.
Pittsburg State started strong and finished strong while sweeping Newman 3-0 (25-11, 25-20, 25-15) to open the MIAA volleyball season Tuesday night at John Lance Arena. Janae Thurston slammed 11 …

Gorillas' team effort beats Lopers 20-10
Exclusive subscriber content

Chad Dodson hit Kuron Parchmon with two touchdown passes as No. 7 Pittsburg State defeated Nebraska Kearney 20-10 Saturday afternoon, spoiling the Lopers’ homecoming at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium.

Raiders gain 536 yards in 70-21 victory over Baxter Springs
Exclusive subscriber content

Gavyn Witthuhn accumulated 282 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns as Frontenac rolled past Baxter Springs 70-21 on Friday night in a Class 3A District 1 game in Baxter Springs.

Trojans dominate Wildcats for homecoming victory
Exclusive subscriber content

GIRARD, Kan.--The Girard Trojans dominated from start to finish to trounce Burlington 42-7 on a perfect homecoming Friday night at Frank Jameson Field. “I thought it was the most …

Pittsburg's rally falls short against Smithville
Exclusive subscriber content

Pittsburg found itself trailing Smithville (Mo.) 21-0 only 25 minutes into the second half Friday night at historic Hutchinson Field. The Warriors scored on a fourth-and-1 play from the Dragon 2 …
Regional Sports
Cancer survivor helps inspire college basketball doubleheader exhibition to benefit St. Jude

Memphis will play the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic in a unique doubleheader exhibition on Tuesday night to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. No. 9 North Carolina and defending …

Kansas tops AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama, defending champion UConn Kansas is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll ahead of Alabama and two-time defending national champion UConn. The Jayhawks got 30 of 60 first-place votes while the Crimson Tide …
Kansas State faces tough task of containing Colorado 2-way standout Travis Hunter in Big 12 showdown No. 18 Kansas State is looking for ways to limit the production of Colorado’s top receiver this weekend. The Wildcats are also looking for ways to minimize the impact of the Buffaloes’ top …
National sports

76ers' Paul George diagnosed with bone bruise but no structural damage after hyperextending knee

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) drives to the basket past Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

The Philadelphia 76ers say forward Paul George has a bone bruise but didn't suffer any structural damage when he hyperextended his left knee during a preseason game. Coach Nick Nurse told reporters …

Pitcher Alex Cobb has been dropped from the Cleveland Guardians AL Championship Series roster after getting hurt in the opener and has been replaced by fellow right-hander Ben Lively, the team’s …

Bills boost patchwork receiver group by acquiring Amari Cooper in trade with Browns, AP source says

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper looks on before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

A person briefed on the trade confirmed to The Associated Press that the Buffalo Bills upgraded their patchwork group of receivers by acquiring Amari Cooper in a trade with the Cleveland Browns. …

Russell Wilson’s time may be fast approaching in Pittsburgh. Coach Mike Tomlin says Wilson is “in consideration” to be the starting quarterback when the Steelers host the New York Jets in Week …

That's flippin' amazing! Figure skating Grand Prix season begins with backflips no longer banned

FILE - Ilia Malinin, of the United States, performs his free skate routine at the world figure skating championships, March 23, 3024, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

The Grand Prix season begins in figure skating this weekend with Skate America in Texas and for the first time in decades skaters will be allowed to do backflips in competition. The move was banned …

The FedEx Cup Fall is more than a chance for players to try to keep their PGA Tour cards. A win against some of the weaker fields of the year earns a ticket to the Masters. Two of the winners of fall …
Prime Time
Business

Strengthening the regional food chain
Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Last month, Schenker Family Farms LLC was awarded a grant to help strengthen the supply chain in the region.   For the past 16 years, Cherie Schenker and her family have been working to get high quality meat and other products to more people in the area. The business recently received a $512,000 grant from the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program through the Kansas Department of Agriculture and USDA. 

Indian food now available in Pittsburg
Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — For years, Al Patel has been wanting to open an Indian food restaurant in Pittsburg.   “I promised the community a couple of years ago that I would bring Indian food here very soon,” he said. “But now I have fulfilled my promise to the community.”  

Business owner expands to Pittsburg
Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — After cultivating successful food trucks and restaurants in Carthage, Poplar Bluff, Dexter and Parsons, Rangga Okiono, owner of Alim Hibachi, brought his Japanese food creations to Pittsburg.   The Alim Hibachi food truck is planted at 4026 Parkview Drive which was previously a payday loans location.  

The Value of Manufacturing
Exclusive subscriber content

October 4th through 11th is National Manufacturing Week, an expansion of National Manufacturing Day started 13 years ago. Thousands of companies and educational institutions nationwide open their …
World
Mexican president acknowledges army killings of 3 civilians in a violent border city

Mexico’s new president acknowledged Tuesday that three civilians including a child died in two shootouts involving the military last week in a violent border city. But she gave no sign of backing …

UN says deadly Israeli strike in northern Lebanon should be investigated The United Nations is calling for an independent investigation into an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in northern Lebanon that killed at least 22 people. A spokesperson for the U.N.'s …
Kenya's High Court rejects move to stop deputy president's impeachment debate Kenya’s High Court has rejected an application by the deputy president’s lawyers to stop the senate from debating an impeachment motion against him after parliament voted to remove him from …
Obituaries
Della M. Johns
Della M. Johns, 83, of Pittsburg, Kansas died at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Mercy Hospital at Pittsburg, Kansas. Mrs. Johns was born April 22, 1941, at Bulger, Pennsylvania, the …
Sofia Ann Kukovich
Sofia Ann Kukovich, a cherished individual known for her kind, loving, caring and humorous personality, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 11, 2024. Born on Nov. 10, 1935, Sofia lived a life …
Virginia “Ginger” Marie Freeman
Virginia “Ginger” Marie Freeman, 79, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on Oct. 9, 2024, of a sudden illness at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. Born on June 9, 1945, to Paul Arthur …
Glenn Coltharp
Glenn Coltharp, Asbury, MO passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, from complications due to liver failure, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was at peace and in the company of his family. …
Franklin Roosevelt Herford
Franklin Roosevelt Herford, 89, of Pittsburg, KS died 11 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 8, 2024, at his home following an illness. Frank was born Dec. 15, 1934, in Taberville, Missouri, the son of Isaac and …
City Life

It wiggles and it jiggles
Exclusive subscriber content

     What food item, that doesn’t require refrigeration and can be prepared by just adding water, has been a staple in more than three quarters of American homes, for a little …

  • Club Notes
    Exclusive subscriber content

    Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous  Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For …

  • Area Events
    Exclusive subscriber content

    Tuesday, Oct. 15   Open Mic Night    Next open mic at TJ Lelands, 108 W. 6th, …

  • Married woman tempted to become a mistress
    Exclusive subscriber content

    DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 12 years. Things were good in the beginning. However, …

  • Club Notes
    Exclusive subscriber content

    Everyday   Alcoholics Anonymous  Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For …

  • The Brat Pack
    Exclusive subscriber content

    As I continue down memory lane of the 1980s and 1990s the last few weeks, an interesting …

  • Family, neighbors, friends, and watermelon
    Exclusive subscriber content

    On many days during my stay in Paraguay, I walk to the Superseis that is on Avenida Argentina, just …

Trojan Tribune
GHS prepares for Homecoming
Exclusive subscriber content
As Homecoming week grows near, GHS students are preparing for the festivities in preparation for the Homecoming game against Burlington Friday, October 11.
GHS students participates in Greenbush Culinary Arts program
Exclusive subscriber content
Two GHS students develop their culinary skills at Greenbush five days a week from 8:30-9:30. Ava Hardwick and Alexa Lopez attend the Greenbush Culinary Arts program.
Web extras
Celebrate Diwali with the Many Flavors of Tradition
(Family Features) Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of togetherness, prosperity and the rich, authentic flavors of Indian cuisine. A perfect dish for the occasion is Jodhpuri Kabuli.
9 common techniques casinos use to keep you spending
OLBG reveals 9 common casino tactics to keep customers staying and playing.
Economic factors and currency volatility in the 2024 US presidential election
OANDA spotlights the currency pairs most likely to be affected by the volatility surrounding the U.S. presidential election.
Factory in-car navigation accuracy
CheapInsurance.com examines the accuracy of factory-installed car navigation systems, compares them to smartphones, and shares essential safety tips to help drivers navigate the road with confidence.
How to increase your credit limit and keep a good credit score
Money.ca shares tips and steps to increasing your credit limit while also maintaining a good credit score in Canada.