GIRARD, Kan. — The 11th Judicial District Community Corrections is set to receive a portion of $5 million from a statewide grant, which had been announced at Tuesday morning’s Crawford … more

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Pittsburg man in possession of fentanyl and much more following a traffic stop Monday.    According … more

GIRARD, Kan. — Concerns have been raised about overgrowth at cemeteries in Girard, with some visitors clearing grasses and weeds themselves, sparking criticism of officials for a lack of proper … more

As Chatters celebrates its 25th anniversary on Friday, General Manager Shelly Basgall said one of the secrets of the restaurant’s success is a positive approach to business. more

The “Galloping (or Flying) Horse of Gansu” at Pittsburg State University has been suddenly grounded. Sometime Friday or early Saturday, the bronze sculpture, on the southeast side of University Lake, collapsed. A massive crack, just above its right rear hoof, was the culprit. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Sheriff's Office is warning the public that a warrant scam has been spreading throughout the region.    Scammers have apparently been … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Victory Life Church is scheduled to host its annual Back2School Event 2024 at Lincoln Park from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, offering free backpacks for area kids along … more

On Saturday, an online auction of Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia, local artwork and a variety of other donated items raised more than $6,000 for the food pantry at Wesley House. It is enough to provide food for about 24,000 meals for Crawford County families (about two months of food distributions at the pantry), according to Leah Gagnon, director of CHC/SEK at Wesley House. more

GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioners listened to Becky Willard during public input at Friday morning’s meeting. Willard, an opponent of wind and solar projects in the county, stopped to … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A packed crowd gathered Friday morning in the Walmart Supercenter Store 72 parking lot, celebrating the store’s new renovation with a grand re-opening.   … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) hosted an open house at Memorial Auditorium Thursday evening. Residents were invited to view the current neighborhood maps and make … more

MINDENMINES, Mo. — Dave Sorrick, owner of In God We Trust LLC, is hosting a celebration of the anniversary of the signing of the federal legislation that designated “In God We … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Sherri Stephens began her tenure with the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) nearly a decade ago, and after nine years of service to the local non-profit, … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — In the middle of a ‘cannonball run’ from Washington state to New York, Lieutenant Colonel Jeff Scott stopped over in his hometown of Pittsburg this week to visit … more

According to the Girard Chamber, PYP was designed to help property and business owners in rebuilding their buildings' commercial facades with the goal of making a favorable visual impression … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Brenda Davis and Christina Oberle, owners of the Blue Spoon in downtown Pittsburg, presented their idea for a new speakeasy and food truck park at Fourth and Grand Streets. … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg City Manager Daron Hall and Director of Finance Allison Ramsey delivered the city’s five-year financial forecast to the city commissioners Tuesday … more

ARMA, Kan. — SEK Animal Advocates (SEKAA) opened a spay and neuter clinic in Arma on Tuesday, providing care to cats and dogs across southeast Kansas.   “It’s very … more