PITTSBURG, Kan. — Several inches of snow and single-digit temperatures Tuesday caused many businesses to close out of safety concerns.   As City crews worked to clear streets, … more

PITTSBURG, KS – During this latest winter storm, Pittsburg community members have come together to help keep each other safe.   In the past two days, snow and extreme temperatures as low as –14 degrees with windchill have caused many organizations like The Lord’s Diner, Wesley House, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) and others to halt their services. But the City of Pittsburg, with the help of the Meadowside Baptist Church and many volunteers, opened an emergency 24-hour warming center to shield those in need from the brutal elements, which can quickly cause frostbite or hypothermia. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — This week’s weather has forced closings and the cancellation of most public events, but with better weather on the way, the Pittsburg Area Chamber of … more

PARSONS, Kan. — Parsons Middle School history teacher Debbie Shaffer was named an Outstanding Teacher of American History for 2025 by the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the … more

GIRARD, Kan. –– “It is our unspoken duty as American citizens to continually improve ourselves and our communities,” wrote Girard senior Sarah Rose. With those words, … more

ARMA, Kan. — Residents in the Arma region have made significant use of the numerous perishables and non-perishables at the Arma City Library's food pantry, this winter, according to Library … more

ARCADIA, Kan. — Autumn Leaves luncheon was held February 11 with an attendance of 15 folks.   Everyone enjoyed visiting awhile prior to lunch. The flag salute and Lord’s Prayer were … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer Monday afternoon, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.   more

PITTSBURG, KS – After reviewing the Kansas Attorney General’s legal opinion of Delta-8 THC products, the Pittsburg Municipal Court Prosecutor’s Office sent notifications to local businesses that have previously been identified as marketing or selling Delta-8 THC products.  more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Audiences are in for a dish best served cold — revenge — when Pitt State Theatre performs “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” on the Miller Theater stage in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts Feb. 27 through March 2.   more

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. –– Given the recent forecasts, many of us in Crawford County expected to wake up to a massive “snowpocalypse” on Tuesday morning and would not have been … more

FRANKLIN, Kan. –– The board of trustees for Miners Hall Museum celebrated the hard work of their volunteers by hosting a luncheon at the museum on Valentine’s Day, Friday. … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A winter storm warning has been issued for the Crawford County and Four-State area from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning with upwards of 14 inches expected in a few … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Nominations opened this week for the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business and Educator of the Year awards.    Held every year at the … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Having a stocked kitchen is recommended before extreme weather, and with the impending several inches of snow predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday, local grocery stores are prepared for customers. more

GIRARD, Kan. –– County commissioners opened bids for a new water heater at the Sheriff’s Office on Friday. Contractors were instructed to make two bids, one to replace a single unit … more

GIRARD, Kan. –– On Friday, the county commission announced that Quinton Parsons will be taking over from Rusty Akins as the new Emergency Management Director for Crawford County.   … more

GIRARD, Kan. — Thursday proved to be a busy day for the Girard Fire Department, responding to multiple structure fires inside and outside of city limits.    Fire crews said they … more

GIRARD, Kan. — Pittsburg Community Middle Schooler Cole Bartlow focused and then correctly spelled the word “awry” to win the 2025 Crawford County Spelling Bee, held Friday morning … more