Pittsburg Fire Chief Dennis Reilly has announced his retirement from the Pittsburg Fire Department.   more

A Pittsburg man was arrested Monday and charged with the murder of his wife along with four counts of aggravated assault of an officer, and one count of felony interference with law enforcement.   more

Pittsburg State University hosted the annual Pittsburg Economic Outlook Conference at the Overman Student Center on Tuesday afternoon. The conference was a meeting of local and regional business, civic, and community leaders to learn about and discuss current economic trends and projections both for Kansas as a whole and southeast Kansas in particular.  more

Gov. Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that $1.46 million has been awarded to Kansas, including more than $77,500 for Safehouse Crisis Center in Pittsburg.  more

As deer become more active this time of year, Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves is encouraging drivers to take extra precautions to help reduce the likelihood of being involved in a deer-related crash, which can result in serious injuries.  more

Photos from the annual Columbus Day Festival in Columbus, Kansas. more

A Joplin, Missouri man was sentenced in Cherokee County District Court on Friday to nearly 14 years in prison for multiple charges stemming from incidents going back several years. more

In recent years, the Crawford County Historical Museum has taken a much more active role in the community, hosting various events throughout the year, from coal mining and frontier living reenactments, to car shows and canning demonstrations. The museum also focuses on hands-on learning by inviting local schools to come and interact with historical presenters.  more

The Family Resource Center in Pittsburg will be hosting its first Turtle Nation Art Gala from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 at The Doggie Bag, 514 N. Broadway St.   more

When entrepreneurs decide to open a retail business, most choose to create a store where he or she would shop as a consumer, which is exactly what Myke Morsette chose to do. more

Returning to the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts for a concert on Oct. 19 is the Pittsburg Multigenerational Chorus with “It’s a Swing Thing,” featuring jazz standards and Big Band favorites.   more

Four people have been arrested, including two adults and two juveniles, after a man was found severely injured in Fort Scott last month.  more

Carol Puckett and Rob Poole used to enjoy going to house concerts in Kansas City, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Manhattan, Kansas. But then the price of gas went up, and the trips had gotten exhausting.  more

Tickets are selling quickly for Mountain Stage, one of the most beloved programs in public radio history, which is coming to the PSU campus on Oct. 23 to record a live concert.   more

A story based on the beloved fairytale “The Princess and the Pea” will be brought to life by Pitt State Theatre this month with a princess who is anything but typical.   more

T.J. Leland’s will be the venue for a “Save the Vote” rally and fundraiser from 6 to 11:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14.  more

Members of the 2022 Frontenac High School Homecoming Court are pictured, including (back row, from left) Dylan Whitthuhn, Mario Menghini, Brennon Frazier, Logan Myers, and (front row, from left) Grace Jones, Hattie Pyle, Brylie Smith, and Mia Brown. more

Organist Joseph Adam, who has previously performed at Disney Hall, will perform at PSU at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, as part of the Solo & Chamber Music Series under the direction of the Department of Music.   more

Pittsburg residents gathered this week to play, laugh and interact together in a multigenerational block party.   more