There seems to be a high level of interest (and memory) when it comes to the old-time Pittsburg Police Department, so hopefully readers will appreciate a broader view of policing as it existed 50 years ago. more

Retired for 20 years from her job as an administrative assistant at First United Methodist Church in Pittsburg, Leann Webb has not slowed down much.  more

In a special work session Friday, county commissioners and 911 dispatchers from the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Pittsburg heard a presentation about a new 911 system being introduced throughout the State of Kansas.   more

Ann Ogle, who began her career with Ascension Via Christi in Pittsburg 18 years ago as a nuclear medicine tech, is the newly named administrator of its Picture Archiving and Communication System, or PACS.  more

Starting at 8 a.m. Monday, May 16, through the close of the business day on Tuesday, May 26, the section of South Homer Street between East McPherson Drive and East Ford Ave will be closed for activities related to the Four State Farm Show. more

 In their last week of high school, the eight Pittsburg High School seniors who have been involved in Pittsburg Launch met with city and school board leaders to showcase their projects that benefit the community.  more

The U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas announced this week that it has ordered John Rife of Oswego, Kansas, to pay almost $270,000 for violations of federal livestock laws as well as entering a lifetime ban against him.  more

A rally, “Vote No on August 2,” will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, starting at Pritchett Pavilion. more

Mayor Cheryl Brooks hosted a community engagement event at Memorial Auditorium Wednesday evening with area tradesmen and contractors to discuss a transition to a new software program the city is adopting to file and register building permits.  more

It’s finals week at Pittsburg State University, and in order to help relieve stress, Sigma Saves and the SEK Humane Society teamed up to serve the students a dose of adorable by bringing three dogs to the Oval on campus to allow everyone a chance to receive dog snuggles.   more