LCC receives ambulance from Labette Health
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PARSONS, Kan. — Labette Community College (LCC) is thrilled with the donation of a retired ambulance from Labette Health to aid with Health Science Course training. “The Workforce Department and …
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5/18/23
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West Alignment not popular in Arma
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ARMA, Kan. — Representatives from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) made their last scheduled meeting with the Arma City Council on Monday night, giving their presentation of the …
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5/18/23
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Pitt State president visits meaningful site
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Growing up in Nebraska , Pittsburg State University President Dan Shipp and his family talked a lot about the landmark case Brown vs. The Board …
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5/18/23
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Riverton man apprehended following shooting incident
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RIVERTON, Kan. – A Riverton man has been apprehended after his alleged involvement in a shooting Tuesday evening. Just before 6 pm, May 16, Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a …
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5/18/23
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LCC announces 2023 Latzer Art Award recipient
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PARSONS, Kan. – The Labette Community College (LCC) Foundation and the LCC Hendershot Gallery Committee have selected a winner for the John and Bonnie Latzer Student Award for the Spring 2023 …
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5/18/23
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Area Events
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Wednesday, May 17
Building Strong Readers
Children up to age 5 are invited to Girard Public Library, 128 W. Prairie St. in Girard, for stories and a craft from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Program for …
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5/17/23
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, May 17
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month, at Zion Lutheran …
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5/17/23
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Depew set to join Kansas Legal Services in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Dennis Depew, of Neodesha, has been hired by Kansas Legal Services (KLS) as a senior attorney in the Pittsburg office effective June 1. He has been an active Kansas lawyer …
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5/17/23
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House catches fire on North Grand
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PITTSBURG, KS – The Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 1307 North Grand at approximately 7:19 pm, Saturday, May 13 . Upon arrival at …
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Frontenac rescinds support for US-69 West Alignment
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — In Monday night’s city council meeting, Frontenac Mayor David Fornelli formally asked the city to withdraw its 2001 Letter of Support for the West Alignment of US-69 as proposed …
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5/17/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – When Pitt State alumnus Bob McNellis learned Dan Shipp, president of Pittsburg State University, would be embarking on a 12-day, 800-mile trip across Kansas …
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5/17/23
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St. Mary's Colgan holds commencement
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Father Andrew Labenz addresses Colgan graduates on Saturday, offering 10 tips to survive the rest of their lives, such as getting involved in community, having good friends, finding a mentor, and …
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5/17/23
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Southeast seniors set out into the world
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Members of the graduating class of 2023 at Southeast High School toss their caps into the air at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 6 in Cherokee. Photos from the ceremony can …
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5/17/23
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PSU President pedals across Kansas
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University President Dan Shipp set off early Monday morning on an 800-mile bicycle ride across the state of Kansas. Accompanied by Darrell Pulliam, owner of Brick …
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5/16/23
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The Finishing Touch tears down old façade
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Orin Myer from Home Center Construction removes sections of the old façade from The Finishing Touch's storefront Monday, May 15.
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5/16/23
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Area Events
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Tuesday, May 16
Art Exploration Instruction
Join Gallery artists Pat Glick and Laura Wright every Tuesday afternoon for a fun time working on citizens’ own projects or art from 12:30 to 2 …
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5/16/23
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Crawford County GOP to hold spring banquet
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Republican Party will be holding its Spring Banquet May 20 at the Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg. The evening includes dinner, catered by Chicken Annie's, …
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5/16/23
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The founding of McCune
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — A special program about the founding of McCune will be presented by Kent Smith at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21at the Miners' Hall Museum this in Franklin, Kansas. …
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5/16/23
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Multiple accidents occur in Crawford County
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A semi left the roadway on K-7 Highway while two vehicles collided at U.S. 69 and W. Quincy Street.
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5/16/23
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K-3 section will close for bridge replacement
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BOURBON COUNTY, Kan. – Drivers on K-3 should expect a detour this week as the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) begins work on a project to replace the Paint Creek bridge Thursday, …
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5/16/23
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