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Kansas Heritage Trust Fund Grant Workshop planned in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas Historical Society is hosting a Kansas Heritage Trust Fund Grant Workshop in Pittsburg on Friday, Sept. 8. This state program provides matching funds for the … more
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Rob Spencer (right) shakes hands with Cutter (right). Spencer helped rescue Cutter when he suffered a traumatic injury after a devastating accident.
Former paramedic-EMT to be honored at Stars of Life ceremony in Washington D.C.
Rob Spencer, who was born and raised in the Barton and Vernon County areas of Missouri and has local family ties, was named one of 32 Global Medical Response (GMR) Stars of Life. The Stars of … more
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With ideal weather conditions, area residents gathered at Lincoln Park on Sunday for a late night full of rock and roll played by Members Only of Springfield, Missouri.
‘Members Only’ closes out Little Balkans Days
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Members Only, a premier ‘80s tribute act, closed out this year’s Little Balkans Days at Lincoln Park on Sunday.   Residents from across the Pittsburg … more
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Ben Haggard (right) and his older brother Noel Haggard (left) took the stage Saturday, Sept. 2 at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg during the annual Little Balkans Days festival.
Haggard brothers take the stage at Memorial Auditorium
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Ben Haggard, son of country music legend Merle Haggard, was the headline musical performance at this year's Little Balkans Days Festival, playing a gig on Saturday, Sept. 2 at … more
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Cars from every era were lined up at Lincoln Center for the 2023 Little Balkans Car Show on Saturday.
The last days of summer
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Summer vacation is officially over. Although students returned to school last week, summer break wasn’t officially over until Little Balkans Days during Labor Day … more
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First Sergeant Christopher Wolf of the 5th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry (CSA) shows local students on Friday the different personal items, equipment, and weapons carried by soldiers during the Civil War noting differences between how Union and Confederate troops were outfitted. 
CCHM hosts Border Wars for local students
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum opened to area students on Friday for the 7th Annual Border Wars, to coincide with Little Balkans Days over Labor Day Weekend. Students … more
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The newly remodeled interior of Pittsburg Community Middle School offers open common spaces and classrooms flooded with natural light. Walls are decorated with photos of the building’s 100-year history, as well as trophy cases filled with memorabilia.
Proffitt unveils new look of PCMS
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Superintendent Rich Proffitt unveiled the completed renovations to the Pittsburg Community Middle School on Friday. The building was officially opened with a ribbon cutting in the newly rebuilt … more
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Sandy Gard of Edmund, Oklahoma, meticulously inspects one of 165 entries in this year’s Little Balkans Quilt Show. Gard is one of only 42 nationally certified judges in the United States.
Behind the scenes of the LBQG quilt show 
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Every year, the Little Balkans Quilt Guild (LBQG) sponsors the quilt show at Memorial Auditorium, a hidden gem of the annual Little Balkans Days celebration. This year 165 … more
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During Friday afternoon, residents ages 65 and older from across the Pittsburg area gathered at Meadowbrook Mall for several games of bingo. As a part of this year’s Little Balkans Days, the event was sponsored by Guest Home Estates & Medicalodges, Inc.
A full house
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According to a social media post on Friday from the City of Pittsburg, a section of Jefferson Street — between Joplin and Elm Street — will be closed starting Friday, Sept. 8, through Monday, Sept. 11, to allow the railroad contractor to make improvements to the railroad crossing. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes, to use extreme caution when traveling in the area of construction and be aware of workers in the work zone.
Traffic advisory
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According to a social media post on Friday from the City of Pittsburg, a section of Jefferson Street — between Joplin and Elm Street — will be closed starting Friday, Sept. 8, through Monday, Sept. 11, to allow the railroad contractor to make improvements to the railroad crossing. more
Crawford County receives funds for bridge project
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GIRARD, Kan. — Announced on Thursday in Dodge City by Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed, 35 local and off-system bridge projects across the state have … more
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Lt. Chris Moore (center) with the Pittsburg Police Department and emergency responders from the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS prepare to load Rachel Wilson into an ambulance after she was struck by a truck while crossing Broadway Street at approximately 10:19 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. Wilson was transported to Via Christi hospital for injuries sustained in the collision.
Pedestrian hit by truck on Broadway in Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At 10:19 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31, officers with the Pittsburg Police Department (PPD), the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford County EMS were dispatched to 505 N … more
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Meals on Wheels delivers over 600 meals around Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of August, 660 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Ascension Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special … more
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The winner of the 2023 Paint the Town Red decorating contest in Division I (76 or more employees) was Backyard Discovery.
Paint the Town Red decorating contest winners announced
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Two injured in collision in Arma
ARMA, Kan. — Two people were injured in a wreck around 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at the intersection of US-69 and South Street in Arma.   According a report by the Kansas Highway … more
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Angela Meyer, Chair of the Little Balkans Days Festival Committee, taught a pasta class on Wednesday at the Lincoln Center as a part of this year’s Little Balkans Days.
Ready or gnocch
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As a part of Little Balkans Days, the Lincoln Center served as the host for this year’s Little Balkans Pasta School held Wednesday evening.   Taught by Angela … more
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Friends, family and chamber members cut the ribbon alongside Dr. Ethan Spore, DC, during Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony at his newly opened facility, located at 619 N. Broadway St.
Feelin' It Chiropractic opens doors to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Feelin' It Chiropractic held a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday in celebration of its recent opening.   Located … more
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At approximately 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, first responders were dispatched to the 200 block of N. Locust St., in Pittsburg, where they found Justin E. Krogen, 36, of Pittsburg, had been shot. Krogen was pronounced dead at the scene. As of press time, no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
Person of interest sought in shooting death of local man
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The investigation into the homicide of Justin E. Krogen, 36, outside a Pittsburg bar is still ongoing. Investigators are currently seeking to locate a person of interest from … more
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Nursing students, in red, under the supervision of an instructor, monitor the condition of one of the hospital’s “patients.” Each room in the hospital is designed for a different simulated experience with a variety of patients.
PSU School of Nursing opens new simulation hospital
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Thursday morning, Pittsburg State School of Nursing unveiled its new, state-of-the-art training facility. Designed to feel like a hospital, the 10,000 square-foot addition to … more
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Ann Wolfe.
First Anderson Behavioral Health Scholarship recipient selected
PITTSBURG, Kan. — After a nearly 30-year "detour," Ann Wolfe has just one year left until she adds another degree — a Master of Social Work.   Wolfe always wanted to complete a … more
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