PITTSBURG, Kan. — A $1.4 million federal grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology will help the Kansas Polymer Research Center at Pittsburg State University develop and … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — They waited – with beer on ice – for the official word of Japan’s surrender to end World War II. Finally, around 6 p.m. on Aug. 14, 1945, President Truman made the … more

Pittsburg State University has announced measures that it says will continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in the community during the current spike caused by the delta variant. … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Mineral High School Alumni Reunion Committee has announced it will host its “All School Reunion” on September 3, 4 and 5, 2021.  There will be a reception at Big … more

Thursday, August 5   Co-dependents Anonymous  The Thursday, 6 p.m. meeting of Co-dependents Anonymous has resumed as an audio conference call meeting. Please call 620-231-6977 for more … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Community Schools announced yesterday in a letter from the superintendent that in light of a recent surge in COVID-19 cases, they will be requiring all students, … more

Commissioner Bruce Blair participated in the meeting remotely.  Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director Devin Gorman requested a 15-minute executive session with the commissioners and County … more

Mayor David Fornelli and City Clerk Jayme Mjelde were not at meeting, so Councilwoman Pat Clinton and Payroll Clerk Renae Jessip acted as mayor and city clerk, respectively. Councilmen Joe Martin and … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Leaders of two local animal welfare organizations have come before the city and county commissions in recent weeks to ask for help in dealing with what they say has been an … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Hard work and dedication paid off for members of the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department Dance Company this spring. They were awarded overall Teen Regional Champion at the … more