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Pittsburg, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Pittsburg! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Police search Pittsburg home leads to narcotics arrests on West Mead
- Where Pittsburg readers can now find free Spanish-language books
- Will Pittsburg bus riders lose key routes after June?
Also on today's calendar: Ty Ellis And The Flatliners and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Two under arrest on narcotics charges in Pittsburg (newstalkkzrg.com) — Pittsburg police and state investigators executed a search warrant Monday morning at a home on West Mead Street, leading to two local residents being jailed on multiple narcotics-related charges. Authorities say the methamphetamine investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with information to contact the Pittsburg Police Department or anonymous tip line. 
2. Pitt State students create Spanish library to serve Pittsburg community (koamnewsnow.com) — Pittsburg residents now have a new way to explore Spanish language and culture thanks to a free “Pequeña Biblioteca” installed at the Literary Cat Company downtown. Created by two Pittsburg State students, the take-a-book, leave-a-book library aims to support Spanish speakers and curious learners alike, with a campus organization committed to keeping its shelves fresh year-round.
3. Much ado about buses and sirens (morningsun.net) — Bus service in Pittsburg is at risk of major cutbacks unless new local funding is found by mid-June, potentially leaving only limited routes operating. County leaders are also wrestling with how to use expiring ARPA funds for tornado sirens without jeopardizing a larger FEMA-backed system, including coverage for nearby communities like Opolis and Chicopee-Ringo.
4. Kansas Marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month with Fraud Prevention Events (kclyradio.com) — Older Pittsburg residents and their families can attend a state-backed fraud prevention presentation in town this June as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Multiple Kansas agencies are teaming up to explain common scams, financial protections, and durable power of attorney options, with both in-person and virtual sessions available. Full dates and locations are posted online.
5. Wichita addiction recovery provider says $4 million grant is ‘major step' (ksn.com) — Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg is set to receive about $682,000 from a new statewide rural health grant program, part of more than $4 million awarded to a Wichita addiction recovery provider. The funding aims to expand behavioral and mental health services across rural Kansas, which could improve access to care for residents in and around Pittsburg.
📸 Around Pittsburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Elementary Explorers →
Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N Walnut St, Pittsburg
2:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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PSU Mens Basketball Camp
Pittsburg Community Middle School Pittsburg, KS 66762
8:00 am -
PSU Mens Basketball Camp
Pittsburg Community Middle School Pittsburg, KS 66762
8:00 am -
Ty Ellis And The Flatliners →
Pickled Pete's Bar & Grill, 303 E McKay St, Frontenac
9:00 pm -
Shades of HUNKS at Dirty Mule Rest/Bar and Evnt... →
Dirty Mule, 134 US-69, Pittsburg
9:00 pm -
Scrabble Club Open House →
Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N Walnut St, Pittsburg
12:00 pm -
Summer Driver's Ed. Class (Collaboration Room)
Pittsburg High PHS-1-Collaboration Room 2 (25)
7:30 am -
PSU Womens Basketball Camp
Pittsburg Community Middle School Pittsburg, KS 66762
8:00 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
Wednesday June 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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PSU Mens Basketball Camp
Pittsburg Community Middle School Pittsburg, KS 66762
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Teen Book Club →
Pittsburg Public Library, 308 N Walnut St, Pittsburg
2:00 pm -
Summer Driver's Ed. Class (Collaboration Room)
Pittsburg High PHS-1-Collaboration Room 2 (25)
7:30 am -
PSU Womens Basketball Camp
Pittsburg Community Middle School Pittsburg, KS 66762
8:00 am
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Monday June 8
Wednesday June 10
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💬 Chatter
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- Owens Corning, Inc. posted a job opening for Assembler - Glass 2nd Shift in Pittsburg. Apply here.
- Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. posted a job opening for Server in Pittsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pittsburg here.
Ok Pittsburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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