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Firefighters conduct a decontamination drill after being exposed to simulated hazardous materials during a training exercise at Pittsburg State University last week.
Pittsburg Fire trains for WMD, HazMat
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Last week, the Pittsburg Fire Department hosted an intensive training session on the Pittsburg State campus with a specific focus on assessing the readiness and … more
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Area children take a break from activities at Monday’s final Camp Now and Then event and enjoy their lunches while watching an episode of “Phineas and Ferb.”
Final ‘Camp Now and Then’ held Monday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With the school year waning, and summer on the horizon, Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department (PPRD) held its final “Camp Now and Then” session for area … more
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Eric Gudde, holding sign, stands with family, friends and community members following the completion of his first route as the local teacher ran 44 miles in 44 hours as part of an effort to fund and provide a water well with clean water for a village in Kenya.
44 miles later ...
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PITTSBURG Kan. — After months of anticipation and training, Frontenac High School/Junior High technology education teacher Eric Gudde celebrated his birthday by embarking on a running and … more
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U.S. Navy veteran Danielle Salazar of Columbus received her Quilt of Valor on March 23, 2024, for her service aboard the USS Blue Ridge as a Fireman.
Navy fireman receives Quilt of Valor
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COLUMBUS, Kan. — Columbus resident Danielle Salazar received a Quilt of Valor on March 23 for her service in the United States Navy from 2010-2011. Despite her short service, the Navy made a … more
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Local reporters nurture democracy
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Pick up any newspaper in any small town across the U.S. and you’ll read accounts of countless meetings: city councils and commissions, school boards, water boards, planning and zoning commissions, library boards and a myriad of governmental and quasi-governmental entities where American democracy takes place on a daily basis. more
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Two patrol cars damaged in hit-and-run
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — According to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office (CRSO), on March 29, 2024, at approximately 0315 hours, two Crawford County Sheriff’s deputies were at K-126 … more
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U.S. Air Force veteran Doug Monroe was presented with a Quilt of Valor for his service during the Vietnam War. Monroe was also presented a Vietnam Era pin commemorating the 50th anniversary of the war’s end.
Air Force carpenter recognized with Quilt of Valor
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NASHVILLE, Mo. — Doug Monroe, of Nashville, Mo., served three years of active duty with the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1969. Although he served at the height of Vietnam War, Monroe … more
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Students set out their designed trading cards along the multiple tables placed inside the Harry Krug Gallery at Porter Hall on the campus of Pittsburg State University during Thursday’s fourth annual Artist Trading Card Event that featured students from Girard and Pittsburg High School.
Artist Trading Card Event held at Porter Hall
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A group of local high school artists dug deep into their creative imagination, designing a different kind of trading card to swap and collect.    Numerous high … more
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Spaced along the walls were categories of events that are possible during the year-long celebration. Guests were encouraged to offer their suggestions on colored Post-it notes. The city has launched Facebook and Instagram pages and a website for residents to submit their suggestions.
PlanPitt 150 hosts brainstorming event
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In 2026, not only does the United States reach its 250th anniversary, but the City of Pittsburg turns 150 years old and city planners are eager to begin the party. … more
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Food Service Director Kimberly Meeks interacts with the students and always has her cell phone handy for pictures and selfies.
Cafeteria crew makes lunch time fun
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Once a month, the cafeteria team at Northeast Elementary and Middle Schools, under the direction of Food Service Director Kimberly Meeks, treats the students to a themed cafeteria experience. On Thursday, the group planned a celebration of baseball in recognition of Opening Day. more
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EaglePicher Technologies and city of Pittsburg representatives gather for a photo in front of the facility following Senator Jerry Moran’s tour on Thursday. From left are Sarah Runyon, Blake Benson, Steven Westfall, Shannon Baker, Ron Nowlin, Daron Hall, Michael Rogers, Jerry Moran, Claude Merriman, Jay Byers, and Kim Froman.
Senator Moran visits EaglePicher Technologies
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As one of his many stops, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran made his way to the north industrial park in Pittsburg on Thursday as he visited EaglePicher Technologies to talk with … more
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USD 247 Superintendent Dr. Brad Miner addresses school board members during a special board meeting held Wednesday night in the school’s auditorium, discussing the potential of a four-day school week.
Southeast declines to pursue a four-day school week
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CHEROKEE, Kan. — For the time being, Southeast USD 247 holds onto its traditional five-day school week following a special board meeting held Wednesday night in the school’s … more
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County undergoes compliance review
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Appraiser’s Office underwent a compliance review from the Kansas Division of Property Valuation. The county commission was briefed on the results this … more
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Angela Swift, owner of Artistic Impressions by Angela, travels the area bringing the joy of art to festivals, concerts, and birthday parties.
An Artistic Endeavor
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GIRARD, Kan. — Angela Swift   has made artistic expressions her life’s passion for almost 35 years.   Angela has had her business, Artistic Impressions by Angela, bring smiles … more
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Frontenac 7th graders ventured out to Greenbush on Thursday to learn about the culinary arts and how to create healthy snacks, a basic skill everyone needs to know. 9
FJHS students learn life skills; preview careers
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Chetopa man injured in Labette Co. crash
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LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — A man from Chetopa suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Labette County Wednesday morning.   According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the … more
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Students from all majors and classifications at Pittsburg State University put on their best business attire and polished their resumes for Wednesday’s Spring Career Fair held at the Robert W. Plaster Center. Students networked with employers and learned more about opportunities available in their field of interest. The companies in attendance included Backyard Discovery, Black & Veatch, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Commerce Bank, EaglePicher Technologies, Heartland Behavioral Health, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Mercy, the Renaissance Festival, Schreiber Foods, TFI Family Services, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
‘When I grow up, I want to be ...’
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Girard High School volunteers and Special Olympics Kansas Southeast Region athletes toss the bags during a game of cornhole during Wednesday’s Southeast Unified Cornhole competition held at the Girard Activity Center.
SOKS holds Southeast Unified Cornhole
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Activity Center hosted the second-ever Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) Southeast Unified Cornhole competition on Wednesday, which drew hundreds of young athletes and … more
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Girard Mayor Mikey Pyle welcomes representatives from around the county to a semi-annual luncheon. City and county leaders meet periodically to share information about what’s going on in the different cities in the county and compare notes on available resources.
County leaders meet in Girard
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GIRARD, Kan. — City and county leaders gathered for lunch in Girard, Wednesday, where the key message was cooperation between cities and between the county and cities. County and city … more
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City ponders trash utility
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg may be getting into the trash business. The Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC) Chair Denise Fitzpatrick briefed the city commission on the … more
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