FRONTENAC, Kan. –– Frontenac City Council held three condemnation hearings Monday night for the properties at 507 N Cayuga, 103 N Cherokee, and 105 W Washington. All the buildings have … more

It’s my last day working the Reference Desk and there’s really only one thing I need to do: say thank you to so many people. If you came to Friday’s reception—thank you. … more

GIRARD, Kan. –– Josh Albin of the Wichita-based Adams Jones Law Firm presented the county commissioners with the preliminary survey for the comprehensive plan on Tuesday. The 12-page … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — After cultivating successful food trucks and restaurants in Carthage, Poplar Bluff, Dexter and Parsons, Rangga Okiono, owner of Alim Hibachi, brought his Japanese food creations to Pittsburg.   The Alim Hibachi food truck is planted at 4026 Parkview Drive which was previously a payday loans location.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — For years, Al Patel has been wanting to open an Indian food restaurant in Pittsburg.   “I promised the community a couple of years ago that I would bring Indian food here very soon,” he said. “But now I have fulfilled my promise to the community.”   more

ARMA, Kan. — Arma fundraising organizers are one step closer towards adding a new t-ball field at J.P. Cleland Ballpark following Monday’s Arma City Council regular meeting.    … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — As a politically divided nation barrels toward another contentious election, it seems nearly impossible to have a civil conversation, even with loved ones at the dinner table … more

There were a lot of historical references, Saturday, at a ceremony announcing the renaming of Pittsburg State University’s Kansas Technology Center and of PSU’s College of Technology. The new names, the Crossland Technology Center and the Crossland College of Technology, honor a company that in many ways has grown over the past three decades in tandem with the KTC and the programs housed therein. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Thanks to food and beverage enthusiasts in the area, community members can enjoy German festivities this month without buying plane ticket.   Saturday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 10 p.m., the Mirza Shriners are inviting the public to taste beers, eat delicious food and take home a collectible mug for $25. The beer festival will take place at the Shriner’s Temple at 110 W. 5th Street in Pittsburg. The party will have entertainment, games and an authentic German outfit contest.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Friends and family joined together near the JJ Richards Band Dome in Lincoln Park, Saturday, to enjoy music while celebrating the life of the late Josiah Fletcher.  … more

LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — A 30-year-old man from Altamont died in a weekend crash in Labette County.    According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the crash occurred at … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– National traveling cover band Hairball rocked out like it was 1985 again at Kansas Crossing Casino Saturday night. The crowd of 1,100 danced and raised a glass to a … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students from Mrs. May’s sixth grade art class at New Heights Christian Academy in Joplin visited Art Forms Gallery in Pittsburg on Monday. During the day, the … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The sound of sniffles and laughter echoed through the meeting room Friday as Pittsburg Public Library Adult Services Librarian Carol Ann Robb said farewell to the library.  Over 60 friends, family members, library patrons and colleagues packed inside and outside the room celebrated Robb’s retirement with her last day set as Monday, Oct. 7.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The six candidates for three state offices met at the Pittsburg Law Enforcement Center, Thursday, for a forum on a few key topics concerning southeast Kansas, moderated … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg High School Speech and Debate team has been named one of the top 100 schools for the 2023-2024 school year by the National Speech and Debate Association.  Although the rankings are ever-changing, so far this school year, the PHS team has been consistently in the top 100 out of 3,000 schools. A few weeks ago, the team was ranked 25th in the nation.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg’s Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) met on Wednesday to explore options to possibly streamline the process of cleaning up neglected or abandoned properties. … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg’s Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) had a full docket Wednesday morning with three separate proposals. The first came from Tyler Harrell, CEO … more