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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Daniel Riachi, a senior at Pittsburg High School, has been nominated for a National Merit Scholarship. According to Riachi, only the top one percent of high school seniors in the … more
Hunger Action Summit to meet in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With pandemic-era safety nets ending, food insecurity in Southeast Kansas is on the rise, especially with the increasing cost of groceries, rent, and utility bills. On Thursday, … more
Rotary Rocks Out Hunger set for Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Its origin dates back to raising money for fireworks, and on Saturday night, there will be an explosion of live music in downtown Pittsburg. Six area bands will perform during … more
PARSONS, Kan. – The annual Spring Crop Field Day at the Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons has  has been slated for May 23 from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, the day  … more
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. – Starting Tuesday, May 30, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to close a section of U.S. 166/400 east of Baxter Springs. The closure begins east of 5 Mile … more
PITTSBURG, KS – In the northwest corner of the Beard-Shanks Law Enforcement Center in Pittsburg is a green space, which now features a new gazebo and picnic table. During National Police Week, held … more
Northeast graduates turn their tassels
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Every graduate who walked during Northeast High School’s 2023 commencement ceremony signed their name on a poster, which featured a painting of sunflowers and a quote from singer Tim McGraw. … more
Joplin man sentenced in Cherokee County
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COLUMBUS, Kan. – Joshua Devena, 37, of Joplin, Missouri, was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment earlier this month. The sentence came after Devena pled guilty to fleeing from law enforcement in … more
COLUMBUS, Kan. – A Columbus man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a pursuit, which crossed state lines Tuesday afternoon. Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies had been searching for … more
Club Notes
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Thursday, May 18 Al-Anon Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be accessed by Zoom. For more … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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