PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County middle school students showcased their social studies skills Saturday morning at the second-ever regional competition for the annual National Civics Bee, … more

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. –– Each year, the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors the American History Essay Contest for all students in fifth to eighth grade whether they are in … more

FRANKLIN, Kan. –– The Kiwanis Builders Club at Pittsburg Community Middle School isn’t about building birdhouses but building future leaders, although some manual labor isn’t … more

JOPLIN, Mo. — Longtime Freeman Health System President/Chief Executive Officer and Pittsburg native Paula Baker was honored Friday afternoon for her legacy as part of a retirement ceremony held … more

CHEROKEE – Danaya Baert, owner of Deeply Rooted at Home, had a drive to help people, but after discovering her future wasn’t in medical care, she decided to plant herself on a new career path.   more

PITTSBURG – City administrators, Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce members and Five Below employees cut the ribbon Friday morning during the grand opening of the new store located at 2507 N. Broadway Street in Pittsburg.   more

PITTSBURG – An Atchison Kansas man was arrested in Pittsburg Friday morning for possession of drugs including fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.   The … more

GIRARD, Kan. –– Friday’s county commission meeting was intended to include an update on the comprehensive plan survey that is currently live in the county. Commissioners were to … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — For a third straight year, kids at the Family Resource Center (FRC) in Pittsburg put their artistic skills to the test, creating impressive art pieces for a beneficial … more

PITTSBURG – After battling schedule conflicts because of spring break, extreme weather conditions and various illnesses, the Pittsburg Community Theatre (PCT) has emerged victorious and ready to launch “Lend Me A Tenor” this weekend.   This farcical comedic play takes the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30. Tickets can be purchased at pctinfo.org/2025-season.html.   more

GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard City Council is pushing along with its sidewalk project with some funds from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).    Over the past couple of … more

FRONTENAC, Kan. — In a short meeting Wednesday night, the Frontenac City Council continued its discussion about improving roads as part of the McCay Street paving project.   City … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– At their regular meeting on Tuesday, the Pittsburg City Commission approved three projects recommended by the Economic Development Advisory Council totaling $127,400. … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Mayor Dawn McNay was the speaker for the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals’ (PAYP) ongoing “Lunch and Learn” series, Wednesday afternoon.   … more

PITTSBURG, KS – The Pittsburg Police Department encountered less activity this past week after a spike the week prior.   more

Multiple fire districts responded to a fire in Mulberry Wednesday, March 26 at the intersection of 1st and Kansas Streets. Arma, Frontenac, and Arcadia Fire districts responded a call shortly after 3 p.m. Arma Chief Mike McLeod said he believes the the residents were having a controlled burn in a barrel that ended up spreading to the garage and two other structures. Fire fighters were able to stop the fire before it reached the house. Wind conditions also flames to spread to the neighbor’s backyard. The incident is still under investigation. more

GIRARD, Kan. — Street signs in Girard will soon be looking sharper. On Monday, The Girard City Council approved replacing a large number of signs that were showing their age.   … more

PITTSBURG, KS – Arrests rose last week for the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department and the Pittsburg Fire Department provided more basic life support.   more