PITTSBURG, Kan. — Area agencies and businesses connected with Crawford County’s growing Hispanic community at special event on Friday evening in Pittsburg’s Schlanger Park. Hispanic … more

FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners’ Hall Museum is featuring a special program on Sunday, May 19, in conjunction with this quarter’s exhibit featuring West Mineral’s history as a … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — With the academic year winding down and commencements scheduled across southeast Kansas, schools are holding their annual awards banquets to honor their outgoing seniors and … more

Thousands of Kansas children have lost their health insurance coverage following the post- pandemic, state-wide renewal process known as “unwinding,” following the end of the COVID- 19 … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Beautiful is pleased to announce its May awards. The homes are Nancy Wimmer, 814 W. Euclid, Ruth Coomer, 2303 California St., and Saint Peter's Episcopal … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — On the night of Monday, April 8, an unidentified female thief made her way to the corner of N. Broadway and W. 10th St., stealing a family heirloom from The Corner … more

GIRARD, Kan. — Heather Spaur, executive director of Crawford County Mental Health Center (CCMHC) and Dr. Jeffrey Burch briefed the county commissioners on the new Behavioral Justice Department … more

Pittsburg State University commencement exercises include a number of program-specific events, including the ROTC Commissioning ceremony. Four cadets were commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in a ceremony held Friday in the PSU Veterans Memorial, before the university’s commencement exercises later in the day. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Each year, members of Congress conduct an art competition from within their districts and display the winning pieces in the U.S. Capitol. This year, Kansas Representative Jake … more

MCCUNE, Kan. — An Oklahoma woman has been reunited with a childhood photo after a destructive EF-4 tornado swept it more than 120 miles away.   The northeastern town of Barnsdall, … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — As part of its fundraising efforts this quarter, the Pittsburg Area Young Professionals (PAYP) are raising money to help eliminate the existing school lunch debt at Frontenac … more

Nearly every important celebration requires cake, so with university and high school graduation parties galore, area bakers and cake decorators are up to their elbows in buttercream. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — For 236 years, the country’s first ladies have played a pivotal role in American history, often behind the scenes and overshadowed by their husbands’ … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly dedicated office space for Abernathy Roofing and Construction Wednesday morning.  … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A multitude of small businesses from across the Four State region will be offering deals at The Barn at Timber Cove on Saturday, May 8, for the return of “Spring Fling … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Jake LaTurner’s decision not to run for re-election this year has left his seat in the House of Representatives up for grabs. Two candidates have emerged within the GOP … more

It was not unusual, in fact, it was common, most days, to find five or more guys hanging around the shop at Spicer-Adams Welding over lunch break. Larry Adams, the shop owner, is a car guy, you see. He loves talking about cars, trucks, motorcycles and just about anything with an internal combustion engine, so there was always plenty to talk about with others who shared his passion. more

ARMA, Kan. — The Arma City Council is planning to make repairs to the restrooms at J.P. Cleland Ballpark through June, following approval at Monday’s meeting.    In … more

GIRARD, Kan. — Preparations are being made for the 2024 summer season in Girard.     During Monday’s Girard City Council meeting, the council approved hires for the … more