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High school students raise thousands for cancer survivor’s Disneyland wish
MIAMI, Okla. — Students at Miami High School are stepping up to help one of their own. During an all-school assembly at Miami High School, students had a celebration and reveal for a 4th-grade girl battling cancer. Nearly a year ago – Sydaleigh Gideon had her femur replaced after...
Protesters demand release of “Sniper One” identity in Clesslynn Crawford case
JOPLIN, Mo. — A little more than two years have passed since Clesslynn Crawford was killed during a shootout between her father and the police. Today, family and community members held a demonstration, in hopes others would join in on the battle to get the name of the officer who shot her.
Baxter Springs Police Chief Brian Henderson announces run for Sheriff
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — In light of Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves announcing his exit from office before the upcoming election another lawman has announced he will be running for the top spot.
Diamond keeps their undefeated season alive, rallied to take down Columbus 4-1 on the road
COLUMBUS, Ks. — Two of the best high school softball teams in the Four State area took to the diamond for a cross-state matchup Tuesday evening. The Columbus Lady Titans hosted the undefeated 30-0 Diamond Lady Wildcats. The Lady Wildcats rallied back to top Columbus 4-1. Diamond kept their undefeated season alive as they improved […]
A Miami organization honors veterans with new memorial brick garden
MIAMI, Okla. — A Miami organization continues to honor the sacrifice of veterans – nationwide. Members of American Legion Post 147 held a groundbreaking – today – for a new veterans memorial brick garden that will be constructed on the grounds of the military museum. It...
Miami’s Main Street alive with creativity at the Ottawa County Arts Festival
MIAMI, Okla. — A stretch of South Main Street in Miami was filled with creativity and a sense of community. The Ottawa County Arts and Humanities Council hosted its annual arts festival. Around 50 vendors, along with many food trucks set up shop on Main Street. Attendees also enjoyed...
High school students lead spring cleanup in Southeast Kansas
RIVERTON, Kan. — A Southeast Kansas town is getting some extra T.L.C. today – thanks to hundreds of volunteers pitching in to help. “You know, tourists come through Route 66 all the time. To be able to see this house and be like, Oh, this is like a nice neighborhood,” said Dillon Leggett, Riverton Senior.
Kansas man jailed after crash on a stolen scooter
CRAWFORD COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a crash on a scooter. Just before 1a.m. Monday, police on routine patrol in the area of West Martin Avenue and South Georgia Street in Pittsburg, Kansas, observed a subject riding a scooter in that area, according to a media release.
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