PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Pittsburg city commissioners agreed to hire Dr. Timothy Stebbins as the new medical director for the city at the urging of Fire Chief Taylor Cerne. Stebbins, who … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Joplin business owner Heath Berry is bringing his barber skills and knowledge to Pittsburg. The Bearded Bully Barbershop, which is named after Berry’s pit bull, Mac, will open in January at 211 North Broadway Suite B.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – This week, the Salvation Army is distributing presents and food vouchers to 1,925 individuals in need for the holiday season.   more

GIRARD, Kan. –– Explore Crawford County (ECC) Executive Director Dave Looby gave the county commission his annual year-end update. “It’s been a great year this … more

FRONTENAC, Kan. –– At their last meeting, the Frontenac City Council raised water and sewer rates beginning in the new year but also talked about the possibility of raising court costs as … more

GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford Hills Golf Course just east of Girard came up in the discussion once again for the Girard City Council on Monday, further discussing whether to remain open or closed … more

CHEROKEE, Kan. — Southeast High School held a candle lighting ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of its seniors, Tuesday. It was the first time the school has had such a ceremony, which … more

GIRARD, Kan. — The Community Food Pantry in Girard received a special surprise from a group of fourth graders and teachers from R.V. Haderlein Elementary last Wednesday.    The … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Community members volunteered their time this weekend to prepare Wesley House Christmas boxes for low-income families in Crawford County.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – With only eight days left of the Red Kettle Campaign, the Salvation Army is still looking for bell ringing volunteers to ring bells.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Many people have loved ones they can’t be near for Christmas and choose to ship gifts for the season. To make sure packages arrive on time for Dec. 25, here are the last dates to send presents.   more

GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Treasurer’s Office is reminding taxpayers that the first half of 2024 real estate and personal property taxes must be paid by Friday, December 20, … more

GIRARD, Kan. –– County commissioners approved a final version of the preliminary comprehensive plan survey Friday morning. The 13-page survey includes questions that cover demographics, … more

WEST MINERAL, Kan. — An investigation is underway after vandals destroyed or damaged numerous headstones at a Cherokee County cemetery.   Star Cemetery, a city-owned cemetery in West … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — To conclude the fall semester, Thursday, the PSU College of Education honored two alumni for distinguished service and two graduating student teachers for their achievements … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Pittsburg High School’s production of “Les Misérables: School Edition” was chosen as one of the main stage performances at the Kansas Thespian Festival in January. Their send-off performance is set for Jan. 4.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Loved ones from the community were recognized Wednesday evening during the Remember Me Tree Lighting Ceremony, courtesy of Mt. Carmel Auxiliary Mercy Hospital volunteers.   more

FRONTENAC, Kan. — Traveling east down U.S. 160, just past the overpass, some noticeable movement can be seen to the south at the massive pond just off the road.    Workers are … more

GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard City Council met Wednesday afternoon in a special meeting for the purpose of road closures and the potential of renting a city-owned building to a Girard … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – As part of its Gift of Connection campaign, U.S. Cellular has donated music accessories to the Josiah Fletcher Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing music opportunities to children and teenagers.   The Fletcher Family of Erin, Joshua and their daughter, Alexa, accepted instrument cleaning kits, drum kits, instrument storage bags, music notebooks for organizing sheet music or creating their own, and patches worth roughly $1,500. These items will be used or given to participants during the Josiah Fletcher Jazz Camp that will take place in June 2025.   more