While driving down an East Texas country road I spotted this scene. The autumn trees and the late afternoon sun made these golden bales of hay shine just a little bit more. Fortunately I had my camera with me. (c) James Q. Eddy Jr.
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Raegan Neufeld

All Things Considered Host/Arts and Culture Reporter

Raegan Neufeld is a host and reporter for KRPS. Her love for learning and connecting with interesting people led her to a career in journalism, where she aims to tell impactful stories. Originally from Inman, Kansas, Raegan attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in December 2024.

Contact Raegan at rneufeld@pittstate.edu.

  • It was time for another rock episode, this time featuring more hair metal from artists like Motley Crue, Living Colour, Joan Jett, Poison, Cinderella and more.
  • At the end of March, city commissioners approved the purchase of 23.7 acres of land for a new park, which will feature three soccer fields. The land was previously owned by Mercy Health Pittsburg and is on Centennial Drive between Hospital Drive and Springdale Street.
  • Ethan Corson is a Democrat who’s been in the Kansas state Senate since 2021. He’s now running for governor. During a recent visit to Pittsburg, he spoke with KRPS’s Raegan Neufeld about his campaign.
  • The songs featured in this episode are mostly from the 70s and mostly fall under the genres of rock or pop. But the more common thread between them is that they’re good songs to listen to during spring, summer or whenever the weather is nice. They come from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac and Bruce Springsteen.
  • Another one of Raegan’s favorite genres: 60s and 70s R&B and soul. This episode features songs from albums like Stevie Wonder’s “Signed Sealed And Delivered,” Aretha Franklin’s “I’ve Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You” and Otis Redding’s “Love Man.”
  • Since 2013, Dr. Michael Fenech has served Pittsburg and the surrounding areas as an OB-GYN at what’s now Mercy Hospital. In a recent interview with KRPS’s Raegan Neufeld, he spoke about endometriosis and touched on how different types of providers work together in women’s health.
  • Episode #23 of Cutting Deep is a bit of an angsty one, as it’s a return to 90s alternative rock and grunge. It features songs from big albums like “Nevermind” by Nirvana, “Dirt” by Alice In Chains “Dookie” by Green Day.
  • This episode is an evolution of sorts, featuring country songs from 1977 all the way up to 1999. They come from albums like Dolly Parton’s “Here You Come Again,” The Judds’ “Why Not Me” and Tim McGraw’s “A Place In The Sun.”
  • Registration is now open for the Missouri Invasive Plant Council’s Callery Pear Buyback program. Participants who cut down one or more of the invasive trees on their property and provide a picture of it will receive a free native tree on April 21.
  • Episode 21 of Cutting Deep is one of Raegan’s favorite genre’s: 70s rock, with a few folk songs mixed in as well. It features songs from albums such as “Little Queen” by Heart, “Morrison Hotel” by The Doors and “Blue” by Joni Mitchell.