FRONTENAC, Kan. — A drug bust in Frontenac Tuesday afternoon led to the arrest of one individual and the seizure of suspected cocaine, marijuana, paraphernalia, and cash.    … more

ARMA, Kan. — Wednesday turned into quite a busy day for the Northeast School District. The elementary held its “Big Truck Day” while the high school hosted a signing for its senior … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — After successfully renovating two buildings in the downtown vicinity, Shawnee Lorenz and her husband, Josh, jumped at the chance to purchase and revamp her favorite building at 211 N. Broadway and the lot that adjoined it.    more

Pittsburg Police, Fire Department and Crawford County EMS recovered a body Wednesday morning inside the locked fence surrounding a cell tower at 107 E. 1st Street. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University values its 671 student employees and honored the work they do at the annual “Student Employee of the Year Awards Ceremony” held late … more

ARMA, Kan. — From capacity determinations to replacement bids to audits, the Northeast USD 246 School Board tackled a number of topics Monday night at its regular meeting at Northeast High … more

GIRARD, Kan. — Ken Collins, Republican state representative for District 2, met with about 20 constituents in Girard Monday night to discuss his voting record during the legislative session … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Although The Chop Shop’s new location has a newer, modern look, Owner Jakob Folk hasn’t strayed from his base business principle: inclusivity.    Since he first opened his barbershop in 2020, Folk has cut and styled hair for people of all different walks of life.   “I've cut people’s hair that just got out of jail,” he said. “I've cut attorneys’ hair. I cut quite a bit of law enforcement hair. Everyone from little kids to older men to older women's hair. And that's what I wanted. I wanted something that everybody felt comfortable coming to and not just one group of people.”   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Despite the overall decrease in last week’s activity, the Pittsburg Police Department conducted more traffic stops last week than the previous week.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for a fun-filled weekend with the grand opening of the Pittsburg Farmers’ Market, Earth Day Celebration and the annual Easter Egg Hunt.  more

ARMA, Kan. — Following a 13-year career as director of the Arma City Library, Brenda Banks is calling it quits, promoting herself to a job as full-time grandma and gardener. On Friday, the … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Petsense and SEK Animal Advocates hosted an adoption Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of Petsense. There were several vendors and a food truck available for … more

FRONTENAC, Kan. — For 34 years, Frank Layden Elementary students in Frontenac have showcased their writing chops, from kindergarteners to fifth graders, at Young Authors Day. This year, 479 … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. —   It’s often said that the first step in solving a problem is recognizing the problem. If that’s the case, the Pittsburg Family YMCA may be taking its first … more

FRANKLIN, Kan. — Zyedco music was rocking Franklin Saturday night as the Miners Hall Museum hosted a fundraiser celebrating New Orleans. Guests were treated to a traditional shrimp boil dinner … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Multiple agencies experienced an increase in activity last week.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Despite numerous events happening in the area, community members still showed up in droves to take in the sights, sounds and smells of the Pittsburg ArtWalk. more

GIRARD, Kan. — It has been nearly three months since the death of late Girard councilman Bill Huston, and the city of Girard continues to honor his legacy.    During … more