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Members of the 12-year-old Pittsburg All-Stars Little League team. Having won the state championship, the All-Stars are now on their way to the Regional World Series in Indianapolis. The county commission decided to grant them $500 for “ice cream” and other expenses. 
Commissioners help Little League team dream
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GIRARD, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, Crawford County Commissioners granted $500 to the Pittsburg Little League All-Stars for a trip to Indianapolis, Indiana, to play the Regional World … more
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputies and investigators prepare to leave a residence after apprehending fugitive James Paul Eric Thompson Wednesday, March 29.
Thompson sentenced to prison
COLUMBUS, Kan. — An area man was handed down a 14-month sentence to prison in Cherokee County District Court on Thursday. James Eric Paul Thompson, 46, of Baxter Springs, received the … more
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Kenneth Webber escorted from court by Cherokee County Deputies on Friday, July 21.
Columbus man sentenced to over 20 years in prison
COLUMBUS, Kan. — Kenneth W. Webber Jr., 65, of Columbus, was sentenced to 257-months imprisonment on Friday, July 21 in Cherokee County District Court. The sentence came after Webber pled … more
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Charles Tunnell III
Baxter Springs man sentenced to prison for meth distribution
COLUMBUS, Kan. — Charles Tunnell III, 33, of Baxter Springs was sentenced to 55 months imprisonment last week in Cherokee County District Court after recently pleading guilty to Distributing … more
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Cherokee County Sheriff alerts residents of phone scam
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — A phone scam circulating throughout the area has Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves alerting residents and reminding them to be cautious if they answer the phone from … more
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Angel Palmer, with Crossland Construction, set the forms Monday, July 24 for the base of the soon-to- be placed custom-made sculpture donated by Pat and Linda McReynolds. The cardinal statue will adorn outside the entry of the new Labette Community College Zetmeir Family Athletic Complex.
Custom-made statue donated to LCC
The forms for the base of a soon-to-be placed custom-made cardinal sculpture was set at Labette Community College Monday, July 24. more
The newest addition, in 2022, is the 1927 carousel made by Mengles Carnie Company in Brooklyn, New York City. Donated by Riggs Chiropractic, the carousel was refurbished and entered service last year at the park.
Making new memories for another 70 years
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Families gathered at Lincoln Park’s Kiddieland during the 70th anniversary celebration on Saturday. more
The New Hope Bulldogs of Pittsburg bag the bronze medal in their division.
Special Olympics hits the gridiron
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Ten teams from around the state came to Hutchinson Field in Pittsburg on Saturday to play in a round-robin flag football tournament hosted by Special Olympics of Kansas. … more
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Democratic challenger Eli Woody speaks at the Grand Opening of the Crawford County Democrats’ new headquarters in Pittsburg. Woody is seeking to replace Republican Jake LaTurner in the U.S. House of Representatives from the Kansas 2nd District.
Crawford County Dems open new HQ in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County Democrats gathered at the Pritchett Pavillion on Saturday to celebrate the opening of a new headquarters located at 217A N. Broadway in Pittsburg. Attendees … more
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The Girard Fire Department held a mock fire drill Saturday evening in the live fire boxes behind the station during “Hotdogs and Heroes.” These boxes were put together to get realistic training for the department’s members as two young children watch on during the training session.
‘Hotdogs and Heroes’
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Eclectic Soul Studio hosted the Pittsburg Arts Council’s Art & Soul Art Show on Saturday, which featured numerous local artists showcasing their artwork.
Pittsburg Arts Council holds Art & Soul Art Show
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Saturday, Eclectic Soul Studio hosted an art show – putting on display the work of numerous local artists. Collaborating with The Pittsburg Arts Council, an organization … more
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Bakery employees at Ron’s Supermarket in Pittsburg put the finishing touches on a 40-foot strawberry shortcake, which is offered through the weekend at the store located 310 Centennial Dr.
Berry special offer
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Bakery employees at Ron’s Supermarket in Pittsburg created a 40-foot-long strawberry shortcake Friday morning. more
Located on the 1700 block of East 4th Street is The Villas at Creekside, the first gated community in town.
‘Live in Luxury’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Following years of planning and construction, Pittsburg’s first gated community has opened its gates to active adults from across the Southeast Kansas area and the country. … more
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Nicole Hamblin, owner of Reece-Nichols Sunflower Realty, hosted a public forum on the homeless issue in Pittsburg Thursday night featuring representatives from several private, city, and county organizations.
Citizens attend public forum on homelessness
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Nicole Hamblin, owner of Reece-Nichols Sunflower Realty, hosted a public forum on the homeless issue in Pittsburg Thursday night featuring representatives from several private, … more
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Local law enforcement participated in the 42nd annual Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run as the runners power their way up the 4th Street Bridge.
Special Olympics Kansas holds LETR, state powerlifting
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) hosted its first-ever state-level competition in Pittsburg on Friday as 66 Special Olympians gathered at Pittsburg High School for an afternoon of … more
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Bethany Kendrick, the new Director of Development at the St. Pius X Catholic Student Center
St. Pius X names new director of development
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The St. Pius X Catholic Student Center has announced Bethany Kendrick as the new director of development. The center has served students for 110 years in Catholic campus ministry. … more
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On Thursday, July 27th, at 10:00 a.m., Ronald McDonald House of the Four States celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House. The Charity invites the public to attend the event at 3402 S. Jackson Ave. in Joplin, Missouri, which is hosted in conjunction with the Carl Junction, Joplin, Neosho, and Pittsburg Area Chambers of Commerce.
Ronald McDonald House celebrates 25 years in Four States
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JOPLIN, Mo. — On Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m., Ronald McDonald House of the Four States will celebrate its 25th Anniversary with a ribbon cutting and open house. The Charity invites the public to … more
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CCMHC assists with employment opportunities
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Crawford County Mental Health Center (CCMHC) is contributing to the workforce in the community through the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program. As part of Certified … more
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Kansas counties currently offering Chamber Blue
Chamber Blue of Kansas provides value to small businesses
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TOPEKA, Kan. – Chamber Blue of Kansas launched in 2022 as a partnership between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS) to help small … more
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Caleb Helton
Galena man jailed in meth distribution case
An investigation by Cherokee County Sheriff's Detectives over the past couple of months has led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for a Galena man. On Tuesday afternoon, July 18, Sheriff's … more
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