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🌱 Police search Pittsburg home on N. Chestnut, arrest woman and teen

What'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 on N. Chestnut, arrest woman and teen
  • Need help with an advance directive? Mercy Pittsburg is ready.
  • How a free summer program could shape rural students’ futures in Pittsburg

Also on today's calendar: iCraft: Craftapalooza and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A severe p.m. t-storm; warm, with a high of 79 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pittsburg woman arrested in weapons and drugs investigation at home (koamnewsnow.com) — Pittsburg police arrested a 38-year-old woman and took a juvenile into custody after a Wednesday morning search at a home in the 600 block of N. Chestnut Street. Officers say the case involves alleged child endangerment, weapons offenses, and a reported runaway, with the investigation still ongoing.
   

2. Mercy Hospital Pittsburg offers advance directive consultations for National Health Care Decisions Day (koamnewsnow.com) — Mercy Hospital Pittsburg is helping residents get their advance directives in place so medical teams can honor their wishes during future care. After hosting consultations for National Health Care Decisions Day, the hospital continues offering appointments with care management staff to guide people through choosing decision-makers and documenting their preferences in their medical records.
   

3. Pittsburg State partners with Compass Academy Network for summer enrichment program (koamnewsnow.com) — Middle schoolers from rural districts will be coming to Pittsburg State University’s Crossland Technology Center this summer for a free four-week enrichment program focused on college and career exploration. Through a new partnership with Compass Academy Network, the university aims to boost students’ confidence, expose them to campus life, and connect their futures to opportunities in Pittsburg and the surrounding communities.
   

4. Frank Darrell Grispino Sr. (morningsun.net) — Longtime educator and musician Frank Darrell Grispino Sr., who studied at Pittsburg State University and once played bass weekly on KOAM-TV in Pittsburg has died at 89. His life’s work in education, community service, and family devotion is remembered ahead of funeral services Monday in Maryville, Missouri.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Laughing Rooster Eats Program
    Pittsburg Public Library , 308 N Walnut St , Pittsburg
    2:00 pm
    • Wednesday April 22
  • Adam Larson Band
    Pittsburg State University , 1701 S Broadway St , Pittsburg
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday April 23
  • Black Comedy
    Bicknell Family Center for the Arts , 1711 S Homer St , Pittsburg
    7:30 pm
    • Friday April 24
  • Game Night @ McKay Street
    McKay Street Coffeehouse , 200 E McKay St , Frontenac
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chilli's posted a job opening for Busser - Pittsburg State Chili's in Pittsburg. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pittsburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pittsburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.