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Southeast Extension to host 2023 Spring Crop Field Day
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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
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A section of U.S. 166/400 east of Baxter Springs will be closed starting Tuesday, May 30. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will be reconstructing U.S. 166/400 on a new four-lane alignment south of the existing roadway. KDOT expects to reopen the realigned U.S. 166 later this fall.
U.S. 166 closure in Cherokee County begins May 30
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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
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A cookout was held at at the newly dedicated "The Station Courtyard" Thursday, May 18, in the northwest corner of the Beard-Shanks Law Enforcement Center in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg Police Department dedicates 'Station Courtyard'
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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
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Graduates listen to Paige Osburn's valedictory address during the commencement ceremony at Northeast High School.
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
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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
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Steven D. Tyner, 49, of Columbus, was apprehended Tuesday, May 16 after fleeing from law enforcement in Missouri and Kansas. Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies performed a controlled tactical vehicle intervention in order to bring Tyner's vehicle to a stop.
Columbus man back In custody after attempting to flee law enforcement
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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
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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
Quilts of Valor volunteers are presented the Community Service Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution for their service in honor of SEK veterans.
Pittsburg DAR presents Community Service Award to Quilts of Valor
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LCC's new ambulance for Health and Science Course training. The rig was retired and donated to the college by Labette Health.
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
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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 … more
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Dan Shipp (left), president of Pittsburg State University, and Darrell Pulliam (right), Pitt State Economic Development Director, stand in front of the mural at the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site Wednesday, May 17 in Topeka.
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
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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 … more
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Leticia Lima Franco, winner of the John and Bonnie Latzer Student Award for spring 2023.
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 … more
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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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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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 … more
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A close-up of a KDOT map shown by then-PSU President Steve Scott at a press conference at Pittsburg State in 2018 in which Governor Jeff Colyer announced 11 miles of two-lane road will be upgraded to four lanes on US-69 in Crawford County. According to Frontenac Mayor David Fornelli, the map does not appear to show the West Alignment, but improvements to the Middle Alignment.
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 … more
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Pittsburg State University alumnus Bob McNellis (left) joined president Dan Shipp (right) during Day 2 of the "Dan Bikes Kansas" campaign. Donning a Pitt State football jersey, McNellis rode with Shipp from Iola to Lawrence via the Prairie Spirit Trail. "Dan Bikes Kansas" will take Shipp across 800 miles of Kansas over the course of 12 days. The goal of the campaign is to raise $8 million in student scholarships, as well as give Shipp the chance to connect with Kansans across the state.
Pitt State president makes connections on Day 2 of 'Dan Bikes Kansas'
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   … more
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Colgan graduates begin the rest of their lives with the traditional hat toss at the end of Saturday's commencement.
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 … more
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