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From left are Rhonda Brisendine, Anna Oberle, Laura Ramsey, Jeremy D., Johnnie Butes, Maggie Postier and Hailey Goodrich after The Lord’s Diner served its 500,000th meal on Wednesday in the parking lot of the Knights of Columbus Hall.
The Lord’s Diner of Pittsburg serves 500,000th meal
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Jan. 15, 2017, The Lord’s Diner opened its doors to the city of Pittsburg, combatting hunger and providing daily meals for the most vulnerable within the community. … more
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Governor Laura Kelly meets with Pittsburg city leaders at Block 22’s Vault in Pittsburg on Wednesday. Kelly was accompanying New Mexico’s Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on a tour of downtown Pittsburg and a visit to Pittsburg State University.
Kelly, Grisham tour Pitt for insights on economic development, education
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — New Mexico’s Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is visiting Pittsburg this week to learn how the city has managed to grow despite recent challenges the past few … more
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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 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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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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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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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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Kids competed in the Pee-Wee Mutton Busting competition during the third annual Sami’s Legacy Memorial Barrel Race, held last year at the Crawford County Fairgrounds.
Sami’s Legacy Youth Rodeo to be held Friday
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GIRARD, Kan. — Saddle up for an evening of fun and remembrance at the Fourth Annual Sami’s Legacy Youth Rodeo, held Friday evening. From saddle bronc to bull riding and everything … more
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Olivia Cussimanio and mom, Lauren.
Kiddieland celebrates 70 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate Kiddieland Amusement Park with a 70th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 22 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at … more
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Rosie, a 20-year-old tortoise tries to escape the attention of Wacky Wednesday goers at the Crawford County Historical Museum.
CCHM hosts a menagerie
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The fifth of six Wacky Wednesdays has come and gone at the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg. This week, visitors were treated to a petting zoo owned and operated by … more
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Bender landowner Bob Miller issues a challenge to President Obama to visit the Bender site. The former president’s maternal ancestors have a historical tie to the Bender story.
Bender landowner invites former President
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INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Last Friday evening, July 14, local history buffs were treated to a program about the recent archeological survey of the Bloody Bender property. Bender expert, investigative … more
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Cedrik Martin, Eli Kellogg, Daniel Long, Joshua Ramsey, and Josh Regan. One of Cedrik’s fondest memories was attending Cato’s “Celebration for Kids” in 2015 from Christian Heights in Ft. Scott.
Cato Christian Church gets new paint
CATO, Kan. — The Cato Historical Preservation Association hired Fort Scott contractor Josh Regan recently and his crew to paint the 109-year-old Cato Christian Church in Cato, Kansas. Two grants … more
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Several dogs from the SEK Humane Society were on display at Frontenac Mining Days this year for an adoption event, held at Corner Park Saturday, July 8.
Hot dog! Keep pets safe in the heat
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The summer is in full swing, and Kansas is feeling the heat. The scorching heat is expected to continue in Southeast Kansas for much of the next two months. According to The … more
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Children test the skills of their creations made during the week on the final day of the ‘Adventures in Robotics’ workshop held Tuesday through Friday at the Kansas Technology Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University.
Department of Engineering Technology holds annual ‘Adventures in Robotics’ workshop
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg State University Department of Engineering Technology hosted its annual Adventures in Robotics Level I workshop this week where children engaged in fun, hands-on … more
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Dragsters, funny cars and muscle cars lined up in front of the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts Thursday evening during the “Full Throttle in Print” event and exhibit.
Alumni drag racers host event, exhibit at Bicknell Center
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Nearly one year after Megan Meyer Lingner Racing Night at Block22, Lingner returned to the Pittsburg area for an evening event at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. … more
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The miniature train is a favorite of adults and children alike at Lincoln Park’s Kiddieland in Pittsburg.
Historic Kiddieland turns 70
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate Kiddieland Amusement Park with a 70th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at … more
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Members of Dr. Blair Schneider’s team from Kansas University carefully mapping out the Bender site for possible dig locations in the future.
Bending the legend
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LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — Dr. Blair Scheneider, a forensic investigator with the Kansas Geological Survey, is heading a team of Kansas University students in surveying what is believed to be the homestead of the gruesome Bloody Bender family as part of a two-week field study. more
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