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MLK Jr. Ball
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For Black History Month, the Pittsburg State University Office of Student Diversity and the Black Student Association are inviting the community to attend the 7th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Ball this Saturday.  more
Walk of Fame
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 2023 Biz Expo with the theme of “Walk of Fame” this weekend.   The expo will be held from 10 … more
A suspect was recently arrested for aggravated assault and criminal threat, as well as a previously active warrant, following an incident last week, the Parsons Police Department announced Monday.  more
A call to the Parsons Police Department about a domestic violence incident recently led to the seizure of a significant amount of methamphetamine, the department announced Monday.  more
County meets with NextEra Energy reps
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Representatives from NextEra Energy Transmission (NEET) met Friday with county commissioners about the construction of a new electrical power line that will stretch across Crawford County. more
They love me, they love me not
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and staff members at the Pittsburg Public Library have been hard at work putting together two very different events for the holiday.   more
Study Club celebrates 90 years
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Since 1933, the Friday Study Club has been meeting once and sometimes twice a month, and during their recent gathering, the members celebrated the club’s 90th anniversary with an afternoon tea party at the Crestwood Country Club.   more
After more than four months without mail service, residents of Opolis are searching for answers as to why their local post office remains closed for repairs.   more
A Pittsburg man was arrested Thursday after allegedly fleeing from police and causing extensive property damage while drunk driving in a stolen vehicle.  more
A traffic stop for running a red light led to a significant drug bust Thursday when police found more than 10 pounds of marijuana and over 5 ounces of cocaine in the driver’s vehicle, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.  more
To commemorate Black History Month, the Labette Community College (LCC) Diversity Committee has a number of activities planned for February 2023, with the theme for this year of “Celebrate as One.”  more
Pittsburg author publishes new book
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Pittsburg native Brady Dale says he always knew he would leave his small-town home for the draw of the big city. After graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1995, Dale attended Cornell University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in government. more
Pittsburg Fire needs you!
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The Pittsburg Fire Department will host a Job Fair on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fire Station #1, located at 911 W. 4th St., Pittsburg. Those interested in fire service careers are encouraged to attend. The department is looking to fill three positions and applicants must be at least 18 years old. more
Express to impress
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Pittsburg High School senior McKenzie Rowe’s art started out as just a hobby, but ultimately led her to be the recipient of a $75,000 merit scholarship to attend the School of Art Institute of Chicago.   more
Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg announced this week that it has been recognized for its Newborn Screening Program, a service done 24 to 48 hours after birth to identify and treat rare conditions.   more
The Labette County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a potential scam affecting Southeast Kansas residents this week.  more
Craig Fuchs, longtime music educator, former music department chair, and former director of the Honors College at Pittsburg State University, has been chosen for induction into the Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.   more
Bingo for books
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The Pittsburg Public Library held its monthly Teen Night event on Wednesday evening at Root Coffeehouse, where attendees played Meme Bingo.  more
Woman of Distinction: Janet Holden
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Cherokee County native and St. Mary’s Colgan family and consumer sciences/art teacher Janet Holden knew from an early age that she wanted to become a teacher, attending … more
Have a heart: spay and neuter
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Since February is National Spay and Neuter Awareness month, Pawprints on the Heartland, a local organization that performs low-cost spay and neuter services, will be launching new programs in February: Fix by 5 and Prevent a Litter (PAL).  more
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