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Danielle Driskill has been named PSU's new Alumni Director.
Pitt State names Driskill as new alumni director
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Danielle Driskill, a two-time graduate of Pittsburg State, has been named director of the Alumni and Constituent Relations Office and executive director of the Pittsburg State … more
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Economic reports says business is booming
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State has released its economic report for the second quarter of 2023. According to the report, “Business is booming locally, with … more
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The Asbury Power Plant stands tall prior to its demolition Thursday morning.
‘Honoring the Past – Building for the Future’
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ASBURY, Mo. — Residents in southeastern Crawford County and northwest Jasper County may have heard what sounded like an earthquake, but the big boom was the sound of a demolition. more
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A giant mock-up of the Folds of Honor badge sponsored by Eagle Beverage in Frontenac. Beginning July 1 and running until August 4, customers can purchase badges for a donation to Folds of Honor. These badges will be available to Eagle Beverage customers, Chamber of Commerce members, and any other retailer who wishes to participate.
Eagle Beverage launches Folds of Honor campaign
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Eagle Beverage in Frontenac hosted nearly 100 people for hotdogs and hamburgers Tuesday night to launch their Folds of Honor campaign. According to Eagle Beverage President and … more
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The honorees for the 2024 Women of Distinction community calendar will be recognized by the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce during a Women in Business Breakfast in December. The winner of the annual Kaye Lynn Webb Influential Women in Business award will also be announced at that time.
Chamber’s 2024 Woman of Distinction nominations now open
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for their 2024 Women of Distinction Community Calendar. The calendar honors twelve area women who lead by example in donating … more
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Linda Roberts, Chair of the Miners’ Hall Museum 2024 Board of Trustees, presents a check to Derrick Tilton, of Tilton and Sons, a family-owned business specializing in moving extra-large equipment and buildings. Tilton’s company will be responsible for the relocation of a Page 618 walking dragline, Number 193, to Ginardi Corner south of Franklin at the intersection of US-69 and K-47.
Moving day for 618 gets closer
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners’ Hall Museum (MHM) is one step closer to moving a 500-ton Page 618 Walking Dragline to Franklin. On Monday afternoon, the MHM Board of Trustees formally signed a … more
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Northeast Junior High cheerleaders take a break after washing several cars on Friday. The reintroduced middle school cheer team, which includes 11 members, held the car wash in the afternoon in the Northeast High School parking lot to raise money for the team.
'Workin’ at the Car Wash'
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Northeast Junior High cheerleaders take a break after washing several cars on Friday. more
Kelsey Keeney poses with Garfield, one of the mascots of the SEK Humane Society. Living his entire life at the Humane Society, 11-year-old Garfield is known as “the face of the place” but is not up for adoption during this weekend’s 50th anniversary celebration.
SEK Humane Society celebrates 50 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Since 1973, the Southeast Kansas Humane Society has been a refuge for lost or abandoned animals. It is a non-profit, no-kill shelter that champions loving human-animal … more
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Monalynn Decker shows off her 2023 Kansas Community Health Worker of the Year Award at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office in Girard.
CCSO advocate receives state award
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GIRARD, Kan. — Monalynn Decker recently received the 2023 Kansas Community Health Worker of the Year Award for her work at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office. A former corrections officer at … more
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Shortly before 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, a white Honda Acura traveling eastbound on 4th Street was struck by a blue Chrysler that was traveling southbound on Elm. The driver of the Honda Acura was injured and taken to the hospital. Both vehicles sustained significant damage and were towed away from the scene.
Injury wreck occurs on 4th Street Friday
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Shortly before 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, a white Honda Acura traveling eastbound on 4th Street was struck by a blue Chrysler that was traveling southbound on Elm. more
State Representative Chuck Smith (R-3) discusses the issues facing nurses in Kansas and workshops ideas to address them at Pittsburg State’s Axe Library Wednesday night.
PSU holds nursing symposium as state faces nursing shortage
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State’s Axe Library was the venue for a symposium concerning a nursing shortage in Kansas and nationwide on Wednesday evening. The symposium was not open to the public … more
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Examples of Indian kites being flown in for a festival at Pittsburg High School on July 1. Each kite is hand-made and painted and will be given to any children who attend the festival.
Parks and Rec preps for kite festival
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Director Toby Book and local entrepreneur Al Patel are working hard to bring some of Patel’s native India to Pittsburg with a Kite Festival to be … more
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Brian Coomes of Olsson stands beside a Helio Courier built in Pittsburg. This model aircraft saw service with both the US military and Air America in Vietnam.
Atkinson Airport to begin construction
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Municipal Airport hosted an open house on Wednesday to launch their new construction project. Construction is to begin after the July 4 holiday and is expected to be … more
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Biology students at Pittsburg State University are researching tick-borne diseases this summer. Under the guidance of associate professor Ana Ghosh, the students are surveying Crawford and Anderson counties as part of the state’s annual tick surveillance program.
PSU students help conduct tick research
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University biology students are working alongside an associate professor this summer to research tick-borne diseases — the leading vector-borne diseases and … more
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Pittsburg firefighters remove a mock casualty from a wrecked car. The mock casualty event was staged for students from Pittsburg High School’s Leadership Academy, led by Gary Wolgamott.
First responders demonstrate emergency procedures to students
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Police and Fire teamed up with Crawford County EMS and Beans Towing to demonstrate emergency drills for the Pittsburg High School Leadership Academy. According to … more
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Area businesses and residents gathered at the Pritchett Pavilion on Tuesday to celebrate the fourth annual “620 Day,” an all-day city-wide celebration.
Home sweet home
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — It was a party in Pittsburg throughout Tuesday as area businesses and residents celebrated the fourth annual “620 Day.” more
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About 40 members of the Crawford County Democratic Party gathered at Lincoln Park on Saturday for a picnic and discussion of party goals. In attendance were County Commissioner Tom Moody, County Treasurer Joe Grisolano, the Chair of the Kansas Democratic Party Jeann Repass, and USD 250 school board candidate Michael Fienen.
Crawford County Dems gather for a picnic
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Democratic Party met for a picnic in Lincoln Park on Saturday afternoon to discuss the upcoming elections in November. Guest speakers Michael Fienen, a … more
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A 1982 Delorean, driven by Dallas Kranker, caught the eyes of many spectators at a fundraiser held on Saturday for the Northeast High School football team at Meadowbrook Mall in Pittsburg as funds went towards summer camps.
‘Cars for Camp’
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The Northeast High School football team held its first-ever “Cars for Camp” car show at Meadowbrook Mall on Saturday. Vintage cars, trucks, and vans from across the region showed up to show off and raise money for the school’s football program. more
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President and General Manager Stephen Beykirch chats with visitors to Eagle Beverage in Frontenac on Thursday evening. Beykirch treated his guests to food and adult beverages as part of an informal happy hour to kick-off summer.
Eagle Beverage of Frontenac kicks-off summer
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Eagle Beverage President and General Manager Stephen Beykirch opened his warehouse on Thursday evening to host an informal happy hour to kick-off summer. A long-time member of the … more
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Officer Chris Kmiec with the Pittsburg Police Department inspects a red Volkswagen Beetle that had caught fire and was left abandoned at the intersection of S. Joplin Street and E. Jefferson Street shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, June 16.
Car on fire abandoned at stoplight
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Officers and firefighters responded to a report of a red Volkswagen Beetle that had caught fire and was left abandoned at the intersection of S. Joplin Street and E. Jefferson Street shortly after 5 p.m. Friday, June 16. more
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