PITTSBURG, Kan. — From cars to camaraderie, the first-ever Crawford County Car Show for Special Olympics Kansas is making its way to the campus of Pittsburg State University this weekend. … more

RIVERTON, Kan. — The Keenagers, a senior citizens’ chorus, will begin rehearsals for the 2025 fall season on Friday, September 5, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Riverton Community Building on … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — While Halloween is still two months away, the Pittsburg Coin Club is getting ready for the 7th annual Trunk-Or-Treat at Meadowbrook Mall. Sponsored by the Crawford County … more

GIRARD, Kan. — At Tuesday morning’s county commission meeting, the commissioners discussed establishing a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) somewhere in the county. … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The 1982 murder of Velma Collins was a case that stuck with writer Stephen Pierce for decades, so much so that he’s written a series inspired by it. “Expunged” the second novel in the series, will be released Oct. 3.  more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Police Department experienced an increase in calls for service last week compared to the previous week.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A Pittsburg man was arrested at a local hotel aggravated kidnapping, aggravated criminal sodomy and rape Saturday evening.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — An antique quilt, first made in 1893, will be returning to southeast Kansas from Indiana and will be on display at the Little Balkans Quilt Show at Memorial Auditorium on … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library have been working overtime, recently, to prepare for their Book Sale, which takes place during Little Balkans Days, from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 30, in the Pittsburg Public Library Courtyard, 308 N. Walnut. Books will be available for all ages, including hardcovers, paperbacks, library discards and more. There will be a wide selection of titles for adults, teens and children.  more

A former Franklin-based business has found a new home in Girard with the goal of continued growth.   ScottCo LLC has set up shop at 105 N. Ozark St. in Girard, and the Scott family is eager to get their name out into the area.   more

The Friends of the Pittsburg Public Library have been working overtime, recently, to prepare for their Book Sale, which takes place during Little Balkans Days, from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 30, in the Pittsburg Public Library Courtyard, 308 N. Walnut. Books will be available for all ages, including hardcovers, paperbacks, library discards and more. There will be a wide selection of titles for adults, teens and children.  more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Republican president of the Kansas Senate made a stop on the Pittsburg State campus Thursday evening at the invite of the PSU Campus Republicans. Masterson spoke to a … more

GIRARD, Kan. — With the beginning of the end of budget season in sight, the Crawford County Commission held its annual budget hearing, which is open to the public. Given the frustration of … more

GIRARD, Kan. — Kane, a 15-month-old German shepherd, is currently training to serve with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). On Friday, the Arvest Foundation stepped up to make … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Late Friday afternoon, the Kansas Highway Patrol announced the promotion of Technical Trooper Sage Hill, a former Crawford County Sheriff’s Office deputy , to … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The deadline to apply for the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas’ (CFSEK) Future Fund grant is quickly approaching.    The final day to apply is … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Work has begun on a $14 million expansion of Freeman Health System’s oncology services, located at 1201 Centennial Drive. The expansion will also include new technology and treatments.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg State University Art Department is kicking off the fall semester with a new art exhibition, “Unreal City,” by Diane Bronstein. Her mixed media pieces are currently displayed in the University Gallery at Porter Hall.   more