For 34 years, Frank Layden Elementary students in Frontenac have showcased their writing chops, from kindergarteners to fifth graders, at Young Authors Day. This year, 479 ...

Following a 13-year career as director of the Arma City Library, Brenda Banks is calling it quits, promoting herself to a job as full-time grandma and gardener. On Friday, the ...

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Multiple agencies experienced an increase in activity last week. This item is available in full to subscribers. We have recently launched a new website. To continue reading, you will ...

As promised, I am sharing the legend of the Dogwood Tree with you this week.  The legend goes like this.      At the time of the crucifixion, the Dogwood is ...

I am a single man with no siblings. My elderly father passed away eight months ago. My mother is now in hospice with a life expectancy of weeks to months. My parents have lived long and ...

Wellington’s Sky Branum hit a two-run triple in the second inning and tossed a three-hit complete game shutout with 12 ...

Despite numerous events happening in the area, community members still showed up in droves to take in the sights, sounds and ...

The Mercy Pittsburg Hospital labor and delivery team recently received recognition for practices in supporting breastfeeding ...

When I was growing up I wanted to be a movie critic like Siskel and Ebert. I would stay up on Saturday nights to watch them ...

I was out on my walk today listening to music. John Anderson’s song “Seminole Wind” came up on my playlist. So blow, blow ...

April is National Autism Awareness month, and to help foster an understanding of Autism in the community, Root Coffeehouse is ...

At 63, I am the youngest sister of four siblings. We grew up in the turmoil of Dad's alcoholism and hoarding, as well as ...