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Check your smoke detectors
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PITTSBURG, KS – With spring peering around the corner, Pittsburg Fire Chief Taylor Cerne reminds community members to check their smoke detectors.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/11/25
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First responders present weekly report
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PITTSBURG, KS – Pittsburg Police and Fire Departments along with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office gave reports on their activities last week.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/11/25
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Pittsburg movie theater reopens after repairs
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PITTSBURG, KS – The silver screens in Pittsburg will come alive once again today, Saturday March 8.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/10/25
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Jury finds Frontenac man not guilty of child abuse
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PITTSBURG, KS – A jury returned a not guilty verdict this week for a Frontenac man accused of two counts of child abuse.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/8/25
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Connecting, empowering, and partnering
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A group of roughly 12 Pittsburg High School students arrived bright and early Friday morning at the Southeast Kansas Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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3/8/25
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PHOTO GALLERY: PSU Nursing High School Career Day
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/7/25
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Meals on Wheels
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of February 2025, 629 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Mercy Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special diets are …
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3/7/25
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Arma Council shares concerns with Hwy. 69
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ARMA, Kan. — Last week, representatives from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) visited Northeast High, in Arma; Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Frontenac; and Pittsburg State …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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3/7/25
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‘Belonging Matters’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A showcase recognizing National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (NIDDA) Awareness Month is on display at Root Coffeehouse in downtown Pittsburg. The exhibit, which …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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3/7/25
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NAC discusses traffic and clean-up procedure
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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– At Wednesday’s meeting of the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) members discussed possible solutions for traffic problems in congested areas with high …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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3/7/25
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“If that tower could talk!”
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“The time has come to say goodbye to our beloved water tower, which has proudly served us since 1907—118 years! After years of dedicated service, it is now being taken down as part of an …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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3/7/25
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PHS students volunteer at recycling center
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PITTSBURG, KS – To help with Southeast Kansas Recycling’s Reset 2025, Pittsburg High School students helped clean-up the facility Thursday and learned more about the recycling process.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/7/25
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Washington School nearing completion
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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The pitter-patter of young feet will soon echo through the halls of the Washington School as its transformation into a childcare nears completion. First built in 1887, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected].
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3/6/25
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SOKS holds ‘Southeast Youth Summit’
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MCCUNE, Kan. — Just one mile west of the Labette County line, over in the little town of Strauss, Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Southeast Region athletes along with area students and teachers …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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3/6/25
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EDAC has full docket with four new projects
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PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) powered through a busy docket on Wednesday morning as four developers presented their projects for recommendation to …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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3/6/25
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County schools undergo lockdown Wednesday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Multiple schools within Crawford County were placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon following a threat to a local elementary school.
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3/6/25
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‘Stream Advisory’ issued for Cow Creek
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A stream advisory has been issued for a creek in Crawford County by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
Issued on Wednesday, KDHE has …
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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3/6/25
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PSU alum creates local bar documentary
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PITTSBURG, KS – Using the third-place theory principles, Pittsburg State University alum Blayne Thorton created a documentary on local bar, TJ Lelands.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/6/25
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Pittsburg man arrested for child pornography, exploitation
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PITTSBURG, KS – A 32-year-old Pittsburg man was arrested Wednesday and charged with felony exploitation of a child, felony internet trading of child pornography and felony breach of privacy, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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3/6/25
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PHS students perform at music conference
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PITTSBURG, KS – Pittsburg High School music students gained new musical experiences last weekend at the Kansas Music Educators Association Conference, which was held in Wichita.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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3/6/25
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