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Gorilla Country, located at 104 E. Kansas St., celebrates its 10-year anniversary this week as the store provides a wide array of Pittsburg State University apparel and accessories.
Gorilla Country celebrates their 10-year anniversary
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Steve and Kathy Scott first opened Gorilla Country, their Pittsburg State University-themed clothing store, in September of 2013.   Ten years later, the Scotts are … more
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Gina McBride, Caney Historical Museum - SEKMA board member, Ashley Hovell, Independence, - SEKMA Video committee chair and director at Independence Historical Museum & Arts Center, Carrie Doud, Fiscal and Grants Manager, KS Tourism, Leanne Githens, Fredonia - SEKMA President.
Kansas Tourism announces Marketing Grant Awardees
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TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Kansas Tourism Division recently announced $117,780 has been awarded in the 2023 Tourism Marketing Grant Awards Program. The grants are … more
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Memorial Auditorium, located at 503 N. Pine St. in downtown Pittsburg, will serve as the host for Wednesday’s Common Ground Youth Conference that features a comedian, rapper, indie rock band and a guest speaker, starting at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
Common Ground Youth Conference planned for Wednesday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Presented by Countryside Christian Church, Memorial Auditorium is scheduled to host the “Common Ground Youth Conference” on Wednesday for students sixth through … more
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Cherokee Fall Festival opens on Friday
CHEROKEE, Kan. — The weather in Cherokee is shaping up to be beautiful for this weekend's annual Cherokee Fall Festival.   Presented by the Cherokee Ruritan Club, the Fall Festival … more
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“I Am King” by Sookie Fields of Pittsburg won Best in Show.
Little Balkans Quilt Show wraps up strong
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Chairperson Brandee Switzer has announced this year’s winners in the 35th annual Little Balkans Quilt Show, held Friday and Saturday at Memorial Auditorium. A total of … more
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Crawford County Emergency Medical Services, Pittsburg Police and Pittsburg Fire responded to a reported hit and run Tuesday evening at approximately 5:15 p.m., located at the intersection of N. Joplin and E. 10th St.
Hit and run in Pittsburg on Tuesday
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Crawford County Emergency Medical Services, Pittsburg Police and Pittsburg Fire responded to a reported hit and run Tuesday evening at approximately 5:15 p.m., located at the intersection of N. Joplin and E. 10th St. more
Route 66 Coin, Gold and Silver Show returns to Joplin
WEBB CITY, Mo. — The Route 66 Coin, Gold and Silver Show, Joplin’s oldest local coin show, is returning to the Continental Banquet Center, 2802 N. Range Line Road on the last Saturday in … more
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Kansas Heritage Trust Fund Grant Workshop planned in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Historical Society is hosting a Kansas Heritage Trust Fund Grant Workshop in Pittsburg on Friday, Sept. 8. This state program provides matching funds for the … more
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Rob Spencer (right) shakes hands with Cutter (right). Spencer helped rescue Cutter when he suffered a traumatic injury after a devastating accident.
Former paramedic-EMT to be honored at Stars of Life ceremony in Washington D.C.
Rob Spencer, who was born and raised in the Barton and Vernon County areas of Missouri and has local family ties, was named one of 32 Global Medical Response (GMR) Stars of Life. The Stars of … more
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With ideal weather conditions, area residents gathered at Lincoln Park on Sunday for a late night full of rock and roll played by Members Only of Springfield, Missouri.
‘Members Only’ closes out Little Balkans Days
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Members Only, a premier ‘80s tribute act, closed out this year’s Little Balkans Days at Lincoln Park on Sunday.   Residents from across the Pittsburg … more
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Ben Haggard (right) and his older brother Noel Haggard (left) took the stage Saturday, Sept. 2 at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg during the annual Little Balkans Days festival.
Haggard brothers take the stage at Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Ben Haggard, son of country music legend Merle Haggard, was the headline musical performance at this year's Little Balkans Days Festival, playing a gig on Saturday, Sept. 2 at … more
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Cars from every era were lined up at Lincoln Center for the 2023 Little Balkans Car Show on Saturday.
The last days of summer
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Summer vacation is officially over. Although students returned to school last week, summer break wasn’t officially over until Little Balkans Days during Labor Day … more
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First Sergeant Christopher Wolf of the 5th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry (CSA) shows local students on Friday the different personal items, equipment, and weapons carried by soldiers during the Civil War noting differences between how Union and Confederate troops were outfitted. 
CCHM hosts Border Wars for local students
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum opened to area students on Friday for the 7th Annual Border Wars, to coincide with Little Balkans Days over Labor Day Weekend. Students … more
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The newly remodeled interior of Pittsburg Community Middle School offers open common spaces and classrooms flooded with natural light. Walls are decorated with photos of the building’s 100-year history, as well as trophy cases filled with memorabilia.
Proffitt unveils new look of PCMS
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Superintendent Rich Proffitt unveiled the completed renovations to the Pittsburg Community Middle School on Friday. The building was officially opened with a ribbon cutting in the newly rebuilt … more
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Sandy Gard of Edmund, Oklahoma, meticulously inspects one of 165 entries in this year’s Little Balkans Quilt Show. Gard is one of only 42 nationally certified judges in the United States.
Behind the scenes of the LBQG quilt show 
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Every year, the Little Balkans Quilt Guild (LBQG) sponsors the quilt show at Memorial Auditorium, a hidden gem of the annual Little Balkans Days celebration. This year 165 … more
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During Friday afternoon, residents ages 65 and older from across the Pittsburg area gathered at Meadowbrook Mall for several games of bingo. As a part of this year’s Little Balkans Days, the event was sponsored by Guest Home Estates & Medicalodges, Inc.
A full house
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According to a social media post on Friday from the City of Pittsburg, a section of Jefferson Street — between Joplin and Elm Street — will be closed starting Friday, Sept. 8, through Monday, Sept. 11, to allow the railroad contractor to make improvements to the railroad crossing. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes, to use extreme caution when traveling in the area of construction and be aware of workers in the work zone.
Traffic advisory
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According to a social media post on Friday from the City of Pittsburg, a section of Jefferson Street — between Joplin and Elm Street — will be closed starting Friday, Sept. 8, through Monday, Sept. 11, to allow the railroad contractor to make improvements to the railroad crossing. more
Crawford County receives funds for bridge project
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GIRARD, Kan. — Announced on Thursday in Dodge City by Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed, 35 local and off-system bridge projects across the state have … more
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Lt. Chris Moore (center) with the Pittsburg Police Department and emergency responders from the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS prepare to load Rachel Wilson into an ambulance after she was struck by a truck while crossing Broadway Street at approximately 10:19 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. Wilson was transported to Via Christi hospital for injuries sustained in the collision.
Pedestrian hit by truck on Broadway in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At 10:19 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, officers with the Pittsburg Police Department (PPD), the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS were dispatched to 505 N … more
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Meals on Wheels delivers over 600 meals around Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of August, 660 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Ascension Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special … more
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