Labette Health opens clinic in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG — A new primary care center, the Labette Health Pittsburg Clinic, opened last week at 2039 S. Tucker Terrace, according to The Morning Sun. Stephanie Wagner, an Erie native, is the nurse practitioner at the clinic. Labette Health has clinics at its main campus in Parsons as well as Independence, Coffeyville, Altamont, Erie, Chanute, St. Paul and Oswego.
Chanute Art Gallery celebrates 50th anniversary
CHANUTE — The Chanute Art Gallery is celebrating its 50th year of operation in 2023, The Chanute Tribune reported. The gallery was founded June 3, 1973, and had its first show in August of that year, featuring Lillian Godden Barker. Elly McCoy led the effort and served as its director; she passed away about eight months ago. A room is dedicated in her honor.
Wilson County approves EMS tax
FREDONIA — Wilson County commissioners agreed to split a one-cent EMS sales tax 50-50 between Fredonia and Neodesha, according to The Wilson County Citizen. Voters approved the sales tax in November 2022. The agencies are expected to provide periodic financial reports.
Coffey County discusses new law enforcement center, courthouse
BURLINGTON — Coffey County commissioners learned about a preconstruction schedule for the Coffey County Law Enforcement Center and renovation of the courthouse, according to The Coffey County Republican. The center should take about 18 months to build with construction to start by December of January and be completed by May 2025. After the center is completed, renovation work will begin at the courthouse and is expected to take about six months.
Two arrested, fentanyl seized
PITTSBURG — Two people were arrested and about 5,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills suspected to contain fentanyl were seized in Pittsburg on Aug. 3 as part of a Joint Fentanyl Impact Team investigation. Authorities also seized a large amount of cash, and numerous firearms and ammunition. Horace Wright, 39, and Amanda Lee, 43, of Pittsburg, were arrested on drug-related and other charges.
