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Two Injured in Crawford Co. Crash

Two people are seriously injured in a Saturday evening crash just east of Pittsburg. The accident happened around 6:15pm when a 2013 Toyota Avalon driven by 20-year-old Kellen McDonough of Bella Vista, Arkansas, failed to yield at a stop sign at the intersection of K-126 and South 260th Street. His car then struck a 2011 Buick Enclave driven by 94-year-old Barbara Welch of Carthage. Welch and her passenger 70-year-old Lori Miller also of Carthage were seriously injured.

Pittsburg, KS · 2d
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A look at the tent camp at 2nd Street Park

Many people in Fort Scott have heard about the tents at 2nd Street Park, also known as Bridal Veil Park, but have not seen them. This photo, taken Nov. 3, shows at least six tents near the park’s pavilion, several of them covered with tarps. The city has said...

Fort Scott, KS · 2d
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Street improvements project update: E Atkinson Ave.

Starting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, contractors will begin mill and paving operations on East Atkinson Ave, from South Rouse to Free Kings Hwy. During working hours, this segment will be closed to through traffic and restricted to local traffic only. The milling and paving operations should be complete by the end of the day on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Pittsburg, KS · 1d
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City celebrates 16 employees for milestone years of service

On Tuesday, the City of Pittsburg celebrated 16 employees who dedicated a combined total of 315 years of service to the city and community. The staff were also recognized by the League of Kansas Municipalities. Their years of service were shared across the state of Kansas. Municipal Court Judge Frederick...

Pittsburg, KS · 22h
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Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – Nov 9, 2026

Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Report – November 9, 2026. Lane, Cory (Age 43) — Arrested 11/6/2026 11:30 AM by Douglas County. Charge: Other Agency Hold. Bond: $0.00. Benjamin, Clinton Donald (Age 48) — Arrested 11/6/2026 10:47 AM by Fort Scott Police Department. Charge: Driving Under Influence...

Bourbon County, KS · 2d

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Preservation commissioner says brick street rule was misunderstood

FORT SCOTT — A member of Fort Scott’s Historic Preservation & Resource Commission says a percentage rule in the city’s brick street policy, discussed at the Oct. 20 City Commission meeting, does not apply to existing brick streets. “The 30% or 35% does not apply to an...

Fort Scott, KS · 1d

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County’s computer contractor wants $95 an hour to search records; one resident’s request shows the cost

FORT SCOTT — Bourbon County commissioners on Monday will take up a question that affects anyone who asks the county for public records: who pays when the county’s computer contractor has to search county email?. Stronghold Data of Joplin, Mo., which runs the county’s computer systems, says those...

Bourbon County, KS · 2d

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Pitt State qualifies for Division II National Tournament, drawing No. 6 Northern State

Pitt State HAS QUALIFIED for NCAA Division II National Tournament, playing No. 6 Northern State!! MORE HERE:

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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Quapaw Nation charges man in bison deaths; affidavit details water shutoff

OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. (KOAM) — The Quapaw Nation has charged Brady Kropp with 63 counts of cruelty to animals after 32 bison died in an incident that tribal officials linked to dehydration.

Cherokee County, KS · 23h

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Southeast Kansas food pantries busier than ever this year, officials say

Food insecurity is reportedly on the rise, and southeast Kansas pantries say they're busier than ever.

Pittsburg, KS · 18h

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No exceptions, even for commissioners: County bars personal use of its property

FORT SCOTT — Bourbon County employees can no longer use county vehicles, equipment or property for personal purposes, and commissioners can’t grant exceptions, under a policy adopted Nov. 2. The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner Joe Allen voting against. Commissioner Mika Milburn-Kee removed language that would have let...

Bourbon County, KS · 22h

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Fort Scott group seeks winter gear for unhoused community

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Hope Outreach of Fort Scott needs warm, dry gear to help people survive the winter outdoors. The group is asking the community for wool socks, sleeping bags, wool sleeping bag inserts, stoves and food.

Fort Scott, KS · 1d

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FSHS Grad Mesa Casper Heads to NAIA XC Nationals

2024 Fort Scott High School graduate Mesa Casper will compete with her collegiate team, the Spires of the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, at the NAIA Cross Country National Championships in Vancouver, Washington, on Friday, November 20th. The team clinched its national qualification with a close runner-up finish at the KCAC Championships on November 7th, hosted by Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri.

Fort Scott, KS · 1d

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Gorillas Close Out Season Against #7 Bearcats in Kansas City

PITTSBURG -- The Pittsburg State University football team will travel to Kansas City, Kan., Saturday (Nov. 14) to meet Northwest Missouri State University in the regular season finale at Sporting Park, home to Sporting KC of Major League Soccer. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. Pitt State will bring a...

Pittsburg, KS · 21h