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Rack Room, Five Below set to open
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PITTSBURG – The Pittsburg Town Center Complex has two new stores ready for customers.  Rack Room Shoes is now open, and Five Below has its grand opening scheduled this weekend. Both are located at the 2903 N. Broadway Street shopping complex beside Marshalls in Pittsburg.  

FRC to hold annual art gala
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For a third year, The Family Resource Center in Pittsburg is scheduled to hold its annual Art Gala, showcasing artwork created by small, local artists who are raising funds …

CFSEK scholarship deadline approaches
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas’s application deadline of March 31, for the 2025-26 academic year is fast approaching.   With just under one week …

Safehouse fundraiser hopes to sell out event
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PITTSBURG, KS – Safehouse Crisis Center is gearing up for its 14th Annual Bags to Riches fundraising event next Saturday, March 29. 

County burn ban rescinded Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After weeks of Red Flag Warnings that kept local fire departments busy putting out fires, Crawford County’s burn ban is being allowed to expire. Officials remind …

Safety check for car seats
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Tornado season is just around the corner
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. –– It’s that time of year again. Spring is officially here, bringing (hopefully) much needed rain. But often that rain comes packaged is some powerful …

Pedestrian struck on highway
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GIRARD, KS – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night near the intersection of K47 Highway and 190th Street in rural Girard, according to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. 

Misinformation spreads on social media
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PITTSBURG, KS – TOAST, a local Pittsburg restaurant, is receiving backlash on certain social media platforms because of misinformation and gossip.  
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Meet me at Harry’s
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“Hey, John. Good to see you. It’s been a while. How you doin’?” “Okay, I guess. You?” “Functional. Say, how’s your wife coming along after …
From Our History

Owner removes slot machines, beating Ottawa’s Chief of Police to it
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Mar. 22-24, 1925   All of the approximately twenty slot machines which have been have been in operation in …
From Our History

Local Red Cross to assist
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago Mar. 21, 1925   The Christian church orchestra will give a concert in the church the night of Wednesday, …
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My Accidental Mentor Pt. 4
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Here’s the fourth of five installments provided by George Weeks about his adventures on the open road in 1972. — J.T.K.  After the train stopped and I heard the air go off …
Kansas
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 25, 2025--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced measures to reduce selling, general and …
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have 370 cases in total. Two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s …
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Book Review: 'Baldwin, Styron and Me’ a valuable contribution to current debates about DEI

The new book “Baldwin, Styron and Me” is a valuable contribution to the current debates about race, equity and identity, says Associated Press reviewer Anita Snow. Canadian author Mélikah …

Book Review: 'There Is No Place For Us' shines lights on a homeless population often ignored “There Is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America" by Brian Goldstone explores a segment of the population that's often been ignored. The Associated Press' Andrew DeMillo calls the book a …
From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather Around the globe, hotter temperatures stoked by climate change are increasing the odds of both severe drought and heavier precipitation that can wreak havoc on people and the environment. But how …
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill scores in Gaza as Egypt offers new ceasefire proposal Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli strikes have killed more than 60 Palestinians including women and children. The strikes overnight and Monday came nearly a week after Israel ended its ceasefire …
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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 …

Baseball history comes to Girard
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GIRARD, Kan.--Baseball historian Phil S. Dixon was in Girard on Saturday for a presentation at about Girard native and Negro League pitcher Frank Wickware, the first part of a week-long trip …

Gorillas beat Lubbock Christian, advance to national semifinals
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PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Chalk up another historical moment for this Pittsburg State women’s basketball team. The No. 7-ranked Gorillas, with Karenna Gerber, Grace Pyle and Maycee James combining for 51 points, defeated No. 11 and tradition-rich Lubbock Christian 66-55 Monday night in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight at the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

Collier named boys basketball player of the year
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Frontenac senior Vinny Collier has been named the 2025 Morning Sun boys basketball player of the year. Collier led the Raiders in scoring with 15 points per contest. “There’s so …

Davis named girls basketball player of the year
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St. Mary’s Colgan junior Jakayla Davis has been named the 2025 Morning Sun girls basketball player of the year. Davis, a guard, led the Panthers to a 22-4 record and a fourth-place finish …
Regional Sports
Figure skating's world championships are headed to Boston, another chance to heal after DC crash

It has been nearly two months since American Airlines Flight 5342 departed for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It never arrived. The midair collision with a military helicopter killed …

No. 1 seed Houston holds off Gonzaga comeback WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — LJ Cryer matched a career high with 30 points, including two free throws with 14.2 seconds left, and No. 1 seed Houston held on to beat eighth-seeded Gonzaga 81-76 on Saturday …
David Martínez, Aaron Long score for LAFC in 2-0 win over Sporting KC David Martínez scored in the first half, Aaron Long added a goal in the second half and Los Angeles FC defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-0. Hugo Lloris made two saves for his clean sheet and LAFC …
National sports

Iowa hires McCollum, who swept Missouri Valley titles and won NCAA game in his one season at Drake

Drake head coach Ben McCollum has words with the referee during the first half against Texas Tech in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Wichita, Kan. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)

Ben McCollum, who led Drake’s dominating run through the Missouri Valley Conference and a win in the NCAA Tournament in his only season with the Bulldogs, is the new head coach at Iowa. A Iowa …

Bold decisions to change Major League Baseball’s longstanding rules quickened the pace of games and revived the popularity of stealing bases over the last few years. A similarly creative move may …

Sasaki, Crews and Domínguez are among baseball's most intriguing rookies for the 2025 season

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki winds up to deliver to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of an MLB Tokyo Series baseball game in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Baseball's next big star could be part of this year's rookie class in the major leagues. Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is coming over from Japan after signing a minor league contract in January that …

Years of bracket chaos have given way to the year of the power conference. Cinderella is stay home this time. The Sweet 16, a popular destination for bracket-busting mid-majors, will be made up …

Kings' Kuemper, Bruins' Swayman were ready go in goalie fight before officials stepped in

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, right, is held back from fighting Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

When Los Angeles Kings  goalie Darcy Kuemper came out to center ice ready to fight his Boston Bruins counterpart Jeremy Swayman on Sunday night, Kings head coach Jim Hiller was only thinking about …

Caleb Love had 29 points and nine rebounds, and fourth-seeded Arizona advanced to the Sweet 16, surviving a ragged finish to beat former Pac-12 rival Oregon 87-83 in the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats …
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Insurance agent shares passion for community
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PITTSBURG, KS – Shelter Insurance Agent Cheryle Moore emphasizes that people can reinvent themselves at any age. She started over at 50 years old.  

Local coffee shop to change hands
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PITTSBURG, KS – Root Coffeehouse Owners Andra and Brad Stefanoni announced via Facebook yesterday evening that as of June 1, ownership of the business will pass to Christina Oberle and Brenda Davis, owners of The Blue Spoon.  

New committee formed to help rural Kansas lawyers
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PITTSBURG, KS – The Kansas Bar Association recently announced an initiative that will assist rural attorneys in the area and the challenges they face.  

Change is inevitable
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PITTSBURG, KS – Throughout the past 25 years, Glennis Peck has seen a major change in the way people bank.  
World
UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable people. But she …

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after impeachment overturned South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo has been reinstated as the acting president as the Constitutional Court overturned his impeachment. Han, South Korea’s No. 2 official, had become acting …
Brazil's top court to decide if ex-President Bolsonaro will face charges. What could happen next? A panel of Brazil’s Supreme Court will open proceedings Tuesday to decide whether former President Jair Bolsonaro and several of his associates will stand trial on five counts, including attempting …
Obituaries
Stephen Joe Hawn
Stephen Joe Hawn, 70, of Arma, KS. died Saturday, March 15, 2025, preceded in death by Bobby Hawn, Glenna Hawn of Pittsburg, KS.   Another Angel gained in Heaven. One of God’s good …
Edward Joe Beauchamp
Edward Joe Beauchamp, the 7th child of Edward Alva Wilson Beauchamp and Eva Reta Wolf Beauchamp went to Glory on March 18, 2025. Joe was born in the old Mt. Carmel Hospital on the 29th of Nov. …
Harriett M. Neer
Harriett M. Neer, 87, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:17 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at Via Christi Village. She was born on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 1938, to Harry and Dollie (McVickers) Wintle. …
Lloyd Roger Walsh
Lloyd Roger Walsh, 74, of Cherokee, Kansas, died at 3:44 a.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, in the University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas. Roger was born March 25, 1950, at …
Gloria Ann Iley
Gloria Ann Iley, 74, of Pittsburg, KS died and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 12:23 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, KS following a short …
City Life

Timeless Travelers
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Ladies who want to get out of town and do some day-tripping look no further than the Parks and Recreation's "Timeless Travelers" program. Geared toward senior women, but there …

  • The Short Rest: More than D&D
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    JOPLIN, Mo. — A 30-minute side-quest to Joplin will bring fantasy and science fiction fans from …

  • Tuesdays Transformative Open Mic at TJs
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. — Once a month on the second Tuesday of the month at 530pm, TJs turns into a …

  • Thrive in 2025
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    PITTSBURG, Kan. — New Year's resolutions don’t have to start in January to be …

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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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