FARLINGTON, Kan. — Kansas’ Free Fishing Days returns Saturday, June 7, through Sunday, June 8, allowing anglers of all levels from in-state and out-of-state the chance to fish for several … more

GIRARD, Kan. — In partnership with a local scout, the city of Girard is moving forward in potentially providing an inclusive environment at Winston Park.    At the council … more

MULBERRY, Kan. — Not even the rain could dampen this little town’s spirit or stop the Orange and Black Homecoming. More than 300 Mulberry residents and visitors turned out Friday night to … more

GIRARD, Kan. — In a short session before the holiday weekend, the county commission announced the arrival of the comprehensive plan survey cards in the mail. After a protracted delay, residents … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — On Tuesday, May 20, Jordan Baldwin was hit by a car, and as of Friday afternoon, he remains in critical condition.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Edward Jones – Tree Mulkin office received the Client Service Excellence Award, which is only given to the top 25 percent branches company-wide.   more

GIRARD, Kan. — A new business opened up its doors earlier this week on the historic grounds of the Girard square after one and a half years of preparation.   Located on the west … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Strong to severe thunderstorms blew through Crawford County earlier this week, knocking down trees, limbs, and damaging power lines in the process.    With … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — With an evening of entertainment planned, organizers of 620 Day are encouraging more arts and crafts vendors to sign up for the event.   more

Southeast Kansas Interlocal #637 will hold a special board meeting   on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 5 p.m. FOR MORE INFORMATION   REGARDING ATTENDANCE AT THIS MEETING,   CONTACT: … more

FRONTENAC, Kan. — Saturday, the 24th, starting at 12pm and going to after midnight, there will be a benefit concert for the family of Jason and Darlene Richison. Jason lost his … more

CUTLINE 1: The “First Lady of Mulberry” Becky Walden christens the new dock with a bottle of water. Workers floated the dock on Thursday in time for the city’s homecoming … more

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — With tornado season in full swing, Crawford County Emergency Management is reminding residents of the several tornado shelters located across the county.    … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Lord’s Diner is seeking donations of yoga mats for an upcoming, new event at Deramus Park.    Scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, The Lord’s … more

Seeing peonies in bloom across the city inevitably invokes memories of Decoration Day. My grandparents and neighbors raided their peony bushes as soon as the buds were ready to burst forth, putting the stems into containers that were then stored in refrigerators to keep them from blooming. As May 30th drew near, the stems were taken out of cold storage, placed in coffee cans covered with aluminum foil, and then transported to various cemeteries. more

The sound of chain saws filled the air across Pittsburg as the sun rose Tuesday morning after a series of storms Monday afternoon and evening left widespread tree damage across Southeast Kansas. more