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An artist rendering depicts an aerial view of the American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a more than $2 billion entertainment destination development near Vinita, Oklahoma.

$2 billion theme park and resort announced in northeast Oklahoma

CRAIG COUNTY, Okla. – Yesterday, Oklahoma state and local officials joined American Heartland leadership to announce American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a more than $2 billion entertainment … more

7/20/23

Stacey Kennedy and her husband John promote a place of music and inclusivity in Frontenac where all genres of music and people are welcome.

Pickled Pete's puts family and music first

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Running the new and improved Pickled Pete's in Frontenac is a family affair for Stacey Kennedy and her husband John. Along with Michael Anderson, Stacey's brother, the family took … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 7/19/23

Dead Metal Society, a national touring 80s Metal cover band, shook "The Corral" at Kansas Crossing Casino all night long with an audience ranging from Gen Z to Boomers.

Casino went "Round and Round" with Dead Metal Society

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7/18/23

Dragsters, funny cars and muscle cars lined up in front of the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts Thursday evening during the “Full Throttle in Print” event and exhibit.

Alumni drag racers host event, exhibit at Bicknell Center

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Nearly one year after Megan Meyer Lingner Racing Night at Block22, Lingner returned to the Pittsburg area for an evening event at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/15/23

Dancers from BTC Athletics and Dance’s BTC F.O.R.C.E. competition team stand with their first and second place prizes at the Fly Dance Competition Nationals in St. Louis, Missouri.

Pittsburg’s BTC Athletics & Dance Studio wins big at Fly Dance Nationals

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Almost one year to the day after opening its doors, BTC Athletics and Dance of Pittsburg has a new trophy to proudly put in their lobby. This trophy just happens to read “National Champions.” more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/14/23

The Jolly Trolley was at Wacky Wednesday this week to provide cool treats on a warm summer day.

Wacky Wednesday kicks off final stretch of summer

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — After three hugely successful events, Crawford County Historical Museum Director Amanda Minton kicked off the last few weeks of summer with the final three Wacky Wednesdays at the … more

By Dustin Strong / [email protected] | 7/13/23

Megan Meyer Lingner, a Pitt State graduate and award-winning drag racing driver who is a member of the Randy Meyer Racing team, will be at the "Full Throttle in Print” event from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

Drag racing cars to be featured in event, exhibit at Pitt State

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Area drag racing enthusiasts can get an up close and personal look today at dragsters, funny cars, and muscle cars; meet drivers with local connections; and see an … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/13/23

Members Only play all over the Midwest including Kimberling City and Parsons.

'Don't stop believing' in Members Only

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Saturday night’s hot July sky at Frontenac's annual Mining Days was filled with the stadium anthems of the nostalgic songs of the 1980s. The downtown area was packed with … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 7/13/23

The Wayward Bettys, a local alternative country duo, enchanted a packed crowd Friday night at Farlington Lake.

The Wayward Bettys enchant at Farlington Lake

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GIRARD, Kan. — On a chill Friday night at Farlington Lake, The Wayward Bettys took to the Lake View Cafe stage for the first time to a packed house, covering songs from classic country all the way … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 7/13/23

Sing Along Sunday

7/11/23

Frontenac Mining Days kicked off on Thursday night as attendees enjoyed the night at the Pride Amusements Show, a fully professional carnival, which is scheduled to run from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

Up, Up and Away! Frontenac Mining Days begins

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Frontenac Mining Days kicked off on Thursday night. more

7/8/23

Seth Horn and Meg McCoy of Blood Moon Roses performed in the morning and afternoon during the KCAIC Regional Arts Meetup, held at Block22 on Friday.

Pittsburg Arts Council holds regional meetup

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Months before the 2023 Kansas Arts Council Symposium, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) coordinated several regional meetups across the state for arts organizations and artists to have a chance to connect. more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 7/8/23

Gunner Mengarelli has a plethora of cooperative and European games for those who want to get beyond "Monopoly" and investigate the tabletop gaming hobby. Gamers are also welcome to bring their own games to Root Thursday game nights.

Chill out in July at Root game nights

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Root barista and newly graduated Pittsburg High School student, Gunner Mengarelli, is hosting game nights at Root Coffeehouse every Thursday in July from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. He … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 7/8/23

Local historian to host songfest Sunday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Local historian J. T. Knoll will be hosting a songfest at the Pittsburg Public Library, dubbed “All Together Now Sing Along,” on Sunday, July 9, beginning at 2 p.m. Knoll … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/8/23

Dead Metal Society, an ‘80s-inspired rock band, will be performing a free concert 9 p.m. Saturday, July 15 at The Corral at Kansas Crossing Casino.

Kansas Crossing Casino to host free concert at The Corral

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Dead Metal Society (DMS) are set to put on a free concert 9 p.m. Saturday, July 15 at Kansas Crossing Casino. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 7/6/23

Blood Moon Roses duo Seth Horn and Meg McMcoy covered Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" Friday night at TJ Leland's. Blood Moon Roses have played local venues such as Rumors Cocktail Lounge in Joplin and Heroes BBQ Bar and Grill in Girard.

Americana music night in downtown

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PITTSBURG, Kan.— Americana music, also known as alternative country or “Roots,” is having a moment in Pittsburg this summer. TJ Leland's hosted Matt Moran, national touring alternative country … more

By Char Strong / [email protected] | 6/28/23

Family hosts community events to honor father

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PITTSBURG, Kan.— This coming weekend, July 1 and 2, the Nelson family will be hosting a few area events to honor longtime USD 250 teacher and coach Lee Nelson. Nelson taught and coached football, … more

By Dustin Strong / [email protected] | 6/27/23

Held at 6 p.m. every Friday through Sept. 29, the Friends of Crawford State Park are hosting regional musicians at Lakeview Café, which overlooks Lake Crawford Fishing Lake, better known to locals as Farlington Lake. This week, Friends of Crawford State Park hosted “The J3 Band” that features members John Gobetz, Jon Bartlow, Andrew Ortolani and James Ortolani. Next week, on July 30, the event will host Johnny Joe Zibert and George Barberich for an evening of polka music.

Rockin’ out at Farlington

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Held at 6 p.m. every Friday through Sept. 29, the Friends of Crawford State Park are hosting regional musicians at Lakeview Café, which overlooks Lake Crawford Fishing Lake, better known to locals as Farlington Lake. more

6/27/23

Poppy, a full Poodle, enjoys Third Tuesday Book Club at the Pittsburg Public Library's with his owner and friends.

Tuesday book discussion is nothing to bark at

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6/24/23

Art Supply Swap and Shop being held today

PITTSBURG, Kan. — In its ongoing efforts to encouraging creativity within the community, the Pittsburg Arts Council (PAC) will be hosting the Art Supply Swap and Shop today from 9 a.m. to noon in the Evergy courtyard in Block 22. more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 6/24/23