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Beauty in Bones
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My interests in skulls and antlers are not as trophies, but as natural sculptures and as part of an abiding fascination in the form-function aspects of nature. I have to say these elements are so deep-seated that they are a primary reason I got hooked on biology back in junior high- school. Models of leaf cross-sections held me like a lava lamp.
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Puzzle Player
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My father was a puzzlesmith. I made up the word because I couldn’t find one that better describes someone with an affinity for working word puzzles. After reading through the Topeka Capital-Journal, he would pull out the page with the crossword puzzle, fold it just so, and start in on it.

Carpentry by the numbers
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Frontenac tackles mobile homes
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Frontenac’s City Commission meeting Wednesday night was short, sweet and to the point. The stand-out piece of business was adopting a new ordinance regarding mobile …

Benson named KBOR chair
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents announced on Thursday the appointment of Blake Benson as chair for the upcoming fiscal year.     The Regents voted earlier this …

Autumn Leaves
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ARCADIA, Kan. — Following the Pledge of Allegiance and Lord’s Prayer Richard gave our blessing for the meal.   There were 20 attending.   A wonderful “Fish Fry” …

Sole owner continues White Elephant Emporium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Although Danielle Beitzinger has decided to step away from White Elephant Emporium, 804 N. Broadway, Stephanie Watts is assuring her customers and community that she is continuing as the sole owner.  

11th Judicial District seeks new judge
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The 11th Judicial District, comprised of Cherokee, Crawford and Labette counties is seeking nominations to fill a judge vacancy.

 MHM completes CAP evaluation
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — Miners Hall Museum has received their final 256-page evaluation of the museum and its practices following the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) grant that was …

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Looking Back
From Our History

Weedemen place at Emporia
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago May 16, 1925   The Kansas Conference track meet was started off under favorable conditions here this …
Little Balkans Chronicles

Taking our dogs for a spin
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On Monday I stopped by Dollar General to get some laundry soap and the woman at the checkout asked, “Where’s Arlo? Why don’t you bring him in with you?” After I told her he …
From Our History

G.A.R. head hits Congress
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago May 14, 1925   Everett Miller and Raymond Andrew, arrested several days ago at Russell, Kas., on charges of …
From Our History

Commencement begins with ROTC commissioning
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago May 13, 1925   Straw Hat Day, today, found straw “lids” much in evidence. Many of those out …

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Kansas
Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Friday, May. 16.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.Please …
Internet 'hub' will improve regional network performance, lower costs, and improve access to cloud services across south-central Kansas WICHITA, Kan., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Connected …

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Nation
Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban

A hospital is using a breathing tube and other measures to keep a brain-dead Georgia woman's body functioning because she is pregnant. Her family says it should have the option to stop the …

AP News Summary at 12:47 a.m. EDT New Jersey Transit train engineers go on strike, leaving some 350,000 commuters in the lurch New Jersey Transit train engineers have gone on strike in a dispute over wages, leaving an estimated …
Live updates: Trump wraps up Mideast tour, meet business leaders, visit interfaith place of worship President Donald Trump wraps up a Mideast tour in the United Arab Emirates with a breakfast for business leaders and a visit to an interfaith place of worship named for the Abraham Accords he …
Pope Leo XIV affirms family is based on union between a man and a woman, unborn has inherent dignity Pope Leo XIV has affirmed core Catholic teaching on marriage and the unborn in his first meeting with the ambassadors accredited to the Holy See. He said Friday the family is founded on the “stable …

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Sports
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Frontenac senior Aubree Moore goes for a block during Saturday’s championship match against Louisburg at Frontenac High School.

Raiders finish second, Panthers third in Frontenac Tournament

FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Raiders finished second in their home volleyball tournament on Saturday with a 2-1 loss (25-19, 18-25, 22-25) in the championship match against the Louisburg …

Gorillas pound Henderson State 18-5 in Central Region opener
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Four home runs headlined a 17-hit attack as Pittsburg State pounded Henderson State 18-5 Thursday afternoon to open the Mankato pod in the Central Region baseball tournament at ISG Field in Mankato, Minn.

Galena's Jack Perry joins PSU basketball program
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GALENA, Kan. -- Jack Perry, the 6-foot-4 high-scoring guard from Galena High School, signed his letter to join Pittsburg State’s basketball team on Tuesday afternoon in front of family and friends outside the gymnasium lobby.

Gorillas to send 42 athletes to D2 outdoor track and field championships
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Six No. 1 seeds headline the Pittsburg State outdoor track and field team delegations who are going to Pueblo, Colo., next weekend for the NCAA Division II Championships.

Moss named new PHS boys coach
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Pittsburg High School will have two new head basketball coaches next season. Last month, Pittsburg announced Tristan Gegg as the new girls basketball coach. And last week, the Purple Dragons …

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Regional Sports
AUTO RACING: Larson dominates in Kansas City and NASCAR's All-Star Race returns to Wilkesboro

Kyle Larson secured his second consecutive spring win at the Kansas Speedway and third series victory of the season. NASCAR Cup Series sets up for an All-Star Race weekend in Wilkesboro. And F1 …

NASCAR star Kyle Larson is ready to focus on the Indianapolis 500 — after a sprint car race NASCAR star Kyle Larson is ready to take another shot at “the Double,” running every lap of the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day Memorial Day weekend. At least, he will be …
Kyle Larson wins again at Kansas, dominating for his 3rd NASCAR Cup Series win this season Kyle Larson made it back-to-back spring race wins at Kansas Speedway on Sunday. He dominated the NASCAR Cup Series race from the pole to win for the third time this season. Larson swept both of the …

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National sports

A look at Barcelona's numbers as it clinched its 28th Spanish league title

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An impressive attacking display has highlighted Barcelona’s season that was capped with the team winning its 28th Spanish league title on Thursday. Barcelona thrived offensively in its first season …

Oscar Piastri has won four of six races with McLaren this season and is on a streak of three wins in a row ahead of Sunday's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. He suspects the bumpy Imola track could mean …

Here is the latest Big 12 Conference sports news from The Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The sports of acrobatics and tumbling as well as stunt are on track to achieve NCAA championship status for women by spring 2027. Acrobatics and tumbling became an emerging …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The sports of acrobatics and tumbling as well as stunt are on track to achieve NCAA championship status for women by spring 2027. Acrobatics and tumbling became an emerging …

Here is the latest SEC sports news from The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma's powerhouse softball team looked primed to have a bit of a drop-off this season. The Sooners are the four-time defending Women’s College World Series champions, but …

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Atlanta Braves executive James Smith has been hired as Maryland’s athletic director. Smith has been the Braves’ senior vice president of business strategy for five …

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Business

This is Gorilla Country
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — When Steve Scott opened Gorilla Country, a Pittsburg State University merchandise store, he wasn’t out to make his fortune. Instead, his intent was to give back to the town he fell in love with when he moved to Pittsburg in 2000. 

‘Their story becomes part of our story’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From meat straight from their ranch to Ernesto’s salsa, Ben and Tamara Simon are committed to providing Kansas and regionally made products to the community. The food items in their store are made by small businesses, which the duo believes is important to not only the people but also the local economy.  

Wellness for Mind and Body Happening on Saturdays Downtown 
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — LaStacia Ross is passionate about Qi Gong (pronounced Chee Gong), which is an ancient Chinese practice dating back thousands of years. Through the use of slow meditative …
Business Spotlight

The original Bass Pro Shop
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — John’s Sports Center is known as “the original Bass Pro Shop” as Johnny Morris, owner of the nationwide chain, got his idea from trading beads and lures at the John’s tackle counter in the mid 1970s.  

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World
Fire at a former UK military base kills 2 firefighters and a civilian

Two firefighters and a civilian have been killed in a blaze at a former British military base. Officials said Friday that two other firefighters were hospitalized with serious injuries after the fire …

Opulence, business deals and a $400M plane from Qatar: Takeaways from Trump's Mideast tour President Donald Trump has used the first major foreign trip of his second term to outline a vision for restoring global stability that is grounded in pragmatism and self-interest rather than values. …
Bono: 'The world has never been closer to a world war in my lifetime' Bono has a seaside villa that’s a short trip away from Cannes. That doesn’t mean the Cannes Film Festival is a particularly familiar experience for the U2 frontman, though that’s changing this …

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Obituaries
Gaylen K. Browning
Gaylen K. Browning, 74, of Pittsburg, passed away at 10:41 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He was born Nov. 29, 1950, in Pittsburg, the son of Carl Andrew and …
Donna Jean Murray
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Jean Murray on May 7, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Donna was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She …
Dorothy Ann Pintar Inderwiesen
Dorothy Ann Inderwiesen, age 103, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.   She was a devoted wife that cared for her husband of 64 years, Frank H Inderwiesen, who proceeded …
Connie Jo (Mcclelland) Edwards
Connie Jo (Mcclelland) Edwards, 61 of Girard, passed away after a long battle with several medical conditions on May 6, 2025. Connie was born on May 3, 1964, in Girard, KS. to Donald and Naomi …
Harold A. "Pepper" Martin
Harold A. "Pepper" Martin, age 93, of Pittsburg, KS, answered the call to come home to heaven on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The wonderful memories we have of him will outweigh the many tears we shed. …

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City Life

"Three Chords and the Truth"
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Olive Street Presents Amelia White and Carter Sampson Sunday night as part of their ongoing house concert series. There will be a potluck at 6pm and the music begins at 7pm. …

  • Might as Well "JUMP!"
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. — 80s rock fans are in for a treat Saturday night at Kansas Crossing Casino. JUMP! …

  • Memorable May
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    May is unbelievably winding down. Most schools will be out for the summer on the 16th or 23rd. More free …

  • May Days
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  • Rock and Roll  Saturday Night
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. —Music aficionados were in for a treat this weekend when Oklahoma singer Erin …

  • Memorable May
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    May brings us blue skies, plentiful sunshine, and many  outings for your leisure time …

  • Movies for Adults are Back! 
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    This winter I was truly worried about the theatrical experience going away for good. The box …

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Trojan Tribune
 Math Honor Day
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200 Win VB
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Hometown Tour
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GHS prepares for Homecoming
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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
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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.

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