Pittsburg State University is inviting the public to attend a free event in February celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Eva Jessye, a Southeast Kansas native and Artist in Residence at PSU from 1978 to 1981.  more

From the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to midterm elections that shifted the balance of power in Congress, 2022 saw many significant developments. Locally, too, big things were happening. As we prepare to ring in 2023, here’s a look back at some of the highlights of the past year. more

Within the past five years, therapist Sandra Main has not only opened her own practice, Possibility Junction, but she has also helped open a local restaurant, The Pitt, and won two championship poker tournaments.   more

When Cat Carter first had to leave her job in 2010 due to health reasons, she had no idea it would eventually lead her to writing and publishing a children’s book, with the help of her sister, Beck Carter, as the illustrator.  more

Next Friday, Jan. 6, the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a legislative sendoff at Pittsburg State University’s Wilkinson Alumni Center for area lawmakers before they head off to Topeka to begin their new terms.  more

In addition to the corporate-owned businesses that opened local storefronts in 2022, such as Marshalls and Panda Express, the Pittsburg area has also seen a lot of small business growth within even just the last few months. As the year comes to a close, in recent interviews, several small business owners reflected on the year and what they are looking forward to in 2023.   more

The classic production H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor, by the renowned theatrical duo W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, will be coming to Pittsburg State University in early 2023.  more

After a lengthy career as a legal advocate, Eric Rosenblad is retiring on Friday. For four decades, Rosenblad, known as “the Equalizer,” has advocated for the less fortunate throughout southeast Kansas in his work for Kansas Legal Services, most recently as director of the organization’s Pittsburg office.  more

Crawford County residents typically celebrate the new year in style, and this year is no exception, with many local bars and businesses planning to host events this Saturday, Dec. 31.   more

With the new year right around the corner, K-State Wildcat Extension District and Crawford County 4-H have announced a number of upcoming events and key dates to keep in mind for the first half of 2023.  more

After months of work and preparation, Watco’s new transload facility at the Montee Industrial Park is finally up and running, unloading train cars five days a week. more

In its final session for 2022, the Crawford County Commission announced how the last of the funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will be divided among various childcare facilities. more

Over the past few days, reports of missing dogs and cats have increased, and according to animal advocates, this is not unusual during this time of year.   more

Entrepreneur and philanthropist Gene Bicknell, who today lives in Florida but was a longtime local resident before retiring, will be appearing alongside country music legend Tanya Tucker on the final float of this year’s Rose Bowl parade on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. more

The 17th annual Albers Marine Hunting and Fishing Show is planned for late January. Although the full line-up of vendors and organizations that will attend the event has not been released, Albers Marine announced earlier this month that Olympian trap shooter Derrick Mein will be a featured speaker.  more

Pittsburg Public Library staff experienced a little chill when they arrived at the library to find the heat on the fritz Tuesday morning.   more

Thanks to a generous citizen who wishes to remain anonymous, Fort Cinema, the movie theater in Fort Scott, will be able to host a free movie day for its community next week.   more

As a fun way to wrap up the holiday season, the Southeast Kansas Humane Society (SEKHS) invited the community to participate in its first ever online cat show this past week.   more

The Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) at Wichita State University has announced a preliminary list of its upcoming events for 2023, starting with several in Southeast Kansas at the end of January.  more