PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students from Crawford County high schools and PSU got an inside view of the legal system and related careers, Wednesday, at the inaugural Law Day event, held at the Crawford County Judicial Center. more

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. –– It was an early day for newly appointed Crawford County Emergency Manager Quinton Parsons as severe storms blew through the area Wednesday morning, spawning a … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of   March 2025, 852 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Mercy Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special diets … more

GIRARD, Kan. –– The Crawford County Commission met with Michelle Brenwald of Klenda Austerman, LLC, a law firm based in Wichita, Tuesday, to discuss assistance with tax foreclosures on … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Chamber President Blake Benson uttered the year 2003, and a gathering of sixth-grade Crawford County students gasped in astonishment. That seems reasonable, given … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University honored more than 200 students on Monday as part of its “Associate of Arts Degree Conferring Ceremony” held at the Bicknell Family … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — For the past two weeks, the Pittsburg Fire Department has responded to the same number of calls for fire control or extinguishment.   more

PITTSBURG, KS – This past week, the Pittsburg Police Department and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office experienced an increase in service calls.   more

PITTSBURG, KS – With many changes to Safehouse Crisis Center’s annual fundraiser, the Bags to Riches event was packed with positivity.   more

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