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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A celebration of art and connection is taking place this Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eclectic Soul Studio, 601 N Broadway Street. 

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s city commission meeting, the City of Pittsburg approved the renewal of a franchise agreement with Kansas Gas. According to Deputy City Manager Jay …

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In Wednesday’s noon meeting of the Neighborhood Advisory Council, pitched ideas for a $10,000 allotment from the city for this fiscal year. They decided on …

DAR awards grant to teacher Exclusive subscriber content 6e6m3z

CHEROKEE – During a regularly scheduled USD 247 BOE meeting on June 9, Mary Colvin, a teacher at Southeast Middle School in Cherokee, was awarded a $3,800 grant from the Daughters of the …

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Activities increase for Sheriff, PD Exclusive subscriber content r543z

Calls for service increased once again last week for the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and Pittsburg Police Department.  

Healing with hands-on methods Exclusive subscriber content 6a4d5l

From retirees to athletes, Dr. William Bennetts, owner of Momentum Chiropractic, has been treating a wide range of individuals in the Southeast Kansas area for the past 10 years.  
Genealogy Corner

Many grave stones bear fraternal benefit society marks Exclusive subscriber content 255l3c

In the 1800s and 1900s, fraternal benefit societies were very popular in the United States because this was a way that the working class could afford financial protection.

Commission struggles with low survey response Exclusive subscriber content 3h4su

GIRARD, Kan. — County Counselor Jim Emerson reported that, as of Friday, the county has received 2,000 responses to the comprehensive plan survey. Wichita attorney Josh Albins, who is …

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Looking Back
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As a kid Grandpa Matt took me on fishing trips to area ponds, creeks and strip pits. My favorite destination, though, was the State Park north of town, located where Highway 160 (Capaldo Road to the …
From Our History

Govenor to attend state rescue meet Exclusive subscriber content 26w4x

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago June 11, 1925   Crawford County’s wheat yields this year will average about twelve bushels to the acre, …
From Our History

State approves voting on $75,000 for high school Exclusive subscriber content 1m6426

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago June 10, 1925   A special selection to vote on a bond issue of $75,000 for the erection of a new high school …
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Finke saves boy from drowning Exclusive subscriber content 4m3r3y

Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 years ago June 7-9, 1925   Decision to call a halt to all road work in Crawford County except that which has been let …

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Kansas
Associated Press Kansas Daybook for Wednesday, Jun. 11.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should any event you plan to cover.Please …
WICHITA, Kan., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "One-party consent" is a term that gets tossed around online, but what does it actually mean, and what are the legal consequences of recording a phone …

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Nation
Judge says government must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil

A federal judge has ruled that the government cannot deport and must release Mahmoud Khalil, the student whom the Trump istration jailed over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations …

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 7:24 a.m. EDT Aaron Rodgers is off the free agent and dating markets. Steelers QB says he recently got married PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers added another ring to his collection before he even signed with …
Game 3: Pacers aren't 100% but are set to play host to Thunder in pivotal NBA Finals matchup There are somewhere between three and five games left in the NBA season. Until then, nobody is going to be 100%. Tyrese Haliburton clearly isn’t. He’s not going to make excuses, either. The …
The Latest: Protests over immigration raids pop up across the US, with more planned this week Protests against immigration enforcement raids have sprung up across the country from Seattle and Austin to Chicago and Washington, D.C. While many have been peaceful, some have resulted in clashes …

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Sports
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Frontenac senior Aubree Moore goes for a block during Saturday’s championship match against Louisburg at Frontenac High School.

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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 …

Hotze named girls soccer player of the year Exclusive subscriber content 5w2f1a

Pittsburg senior forward Alyssa Hotze has been named the Morning Sun girls soccer player of the year for the third straight season after a record breaking year. Hotze finished the season with 34 …

Johnson named softball player of the year 6v6ka

Frontenac senior pitcher Avery Johnson is the Morning Sun softball player of the year for 2025 after leading the Raiders to a second straight Class 3A title. Johnson, who will pitch at …

Rosenberg named boys athlete of the year Exclusive subscriber content 2k3q6y

Pittsburg junior Isaiah Rosenberg’s historic season earned him the distinction of being named the Morning Sun boys track and field athlete of the year for 2025. At the Class 5A state track …

Lowe wins boys golfer of the year for third time Exclusive subscriber content 3j4b33

Pittsburg senior boys golfer M.J. Lowe has been named the Morning Sun boys golf athlete of the year for 2025, becoming a three-time winner of the award. Making his fourth appearance in the Class …

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Regional Sports
Keegan O’Connor's record-breaking homer leads K-State past Houston Christian 7-4 in Austin Regional

Keegan O’Connor had a record-breaking three-run homer, Lincoln Sheffield threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Kansas State beat Houston Christian 7-4 on Saturday in the Austin Regional. Kansas State …

Knight, Lachenmayer combine to allow just 5 hits and North Dakota State beats Kansas 4-3 Colten Becker had two hits, an RBI and a great catch in the seventh inning, Logan Knight and Danny Lachenmayer combined to allow just five hits, and North Dakota State beat Kansas 4-3 in the …
Creighton breezes to 11-4 victory over Kansas in nightcap of Fayetteville Regional Nolan Sailors drove in four runs and fell a single shy of hitting for the cycle as No. 3 seed Creighton rolled to an 11-4 victory over second-seeded Kansas in the nightcap of the Fayetteville …

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National sports

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning during a baseball game, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The 22-year-old rookie went 4-1 with a 4.22 ERA in 10 starts after making Detroit’s opening-day …

Aaron Rodgers says his decision to play in Pittsburgh this season was 'best for my soul' PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers says his decision to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers is centered on his …

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) goes through drills during practice at NFL football minicamp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Saints receiver Chris Olave says he's not concerned about the long-term implications of several concussions during his first three NFL seasons. Olave is a full participant in minicamp this week and …

Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins made some headlines prior to his first career start against the Yankees last week when he said he’d rather retire than pitch for New York. Now he’s explaining why …

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FILE - Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)

Khalil Mack mulled retirement early in the offseason. It didn’t take long for him to decide to return to the Los Angeles Chargers. He agreed on a contract extension in March, never becoming an …

Eugenio Suárez hit a go-ahead grand slam, Eduardo Rodriguez pitched into the seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks swept a three-game series from the Seattle Mariners with a 5-2 win on …

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Just in time for Mining Days, McKay Street Coffeehouse Owners Brad and Andra Stefanoni invited the public to grab a beverage, create art and learn some history.  

Mercy welcomes new pediatrician Exclusive subscriber content 3x726m

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pediatrician Dr. William Jones recently ed Dr. Jessilyn Humble and Nurse Practitioner Ally Pinkley at Mercy Pediatrics Clinic, which has filled a need in the community.  

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For the past 80 years, the Kunshek family has hauled “building block” materials for companies across the Midwest.  

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Saturday was bittersweet for Root Coffeehouse owners, patrons and former baristas as community shared memories and thanked Brad and Andra Stefanoni for providing a space for everyone.  

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World
Colombia's president byes lawmakers and issues decree to let voters decide on labor reform

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has byed legislative opposition and signed a decree summoning voters to the polls in August to decide changes to the country’s labor laws, including whether …

A former Lebanese economy minister is arrested on corruption charges A former Lebanese cabinet minister has been arrested and charged after an investigation into alleged financial crimes. Judicial and security officials tell The Associated Press that former Economy …
Springsteen's Berlin concert echoes with history and a stark warning Veteran rock star Bruce Springsteen, a high-profile celebrity critic of President Donald Trump, slammed the U.S. istration as “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous” during a concert Wednesday …

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Obituaries
James Ronald Swafford
James Ronald Swafford, 90, of Pittsburg, Kansas, ed away on June 4, 2025, at Girard, Kansas. James (Jim) was born on Dec. 10, 1934, to Harold Swafford and Dorothy (Stefan) Swafford in …
Carla J. Watson-Meiers
Carla J. Watson-Meiers, 67, of Mulberry, Kansas, ed away at 6:43 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg. She was born July 21, 1957, in Pittsburg, Kansas to Arthur …
Joan Lavery
Joan Lavery, of Frontenac, Kansas, ed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Pittsburg, Kansas, at the age of 95. Her ing marks the end of a long, vibrant life …
Mary “Joeen” Wilson Burns
Mary “Joeen” Wilson Burns ed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with lung, adrenal, and brain cancer. Joeen was born in Pittsburg, …
Raymond Lee Hamblin
Raymond Lee Hamblin, 81, of Franklin, KS, ed away on June 08, 2025, at his home in Franklin, Kansas. Raymond was born on Sept. 13, 1943, to Leslie LeRoy and Raydell Ellen (DeWitt) Hamblin in …

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City Life

Jubilant June days and nights  Exclusive subscriber content 5o7045

The June sun beams down on us as Apollo brings light to the dark places. Each day the heat gets more intense and we may need to start bringing out the fans and that SPF 50! Here are some activities …

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    PITTSBURG, Kan. — Former Pittsburg resident and author Sulemana Abudu has released A new …

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    PITTSBURG, Kan. — The 620 Day Celebration will bring the band Midnight River Choir to the …

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    Thirty-two young performers, ages 10-17, will bring “Newsies JR” to the stage at Pittsburg High …

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    Everyday Alcoholics Anonymous    Need help or need to talk. Meetings daily. For …

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    The sun is out and people seem to be in a joyful mood. So many events this week that will get you …

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    FRONTENAC, Kan. — Country music band Psychobilly Cadillac will play Frontenac Mining Days …

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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.
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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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