PITTSBURG, Kan. — Bling Pittsburg, located in the Meadowbrook Mall, is planning to shutter its doors on Jan. 20.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A woman whose life was personally touched by violence will lead a self-defense class for women in Pittsburg. Cindy Coughenour of “Fearless and Female” is scheduled … more

Growing up in Texas, Sarah’s family moved to Nevada, Missouri, where she went to high school. Her family is mainly in Barton County, so for her, southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas have … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Public Library has started a twice-a-month program that encourages patrons to connect with each other over a beverage.  more

The winter storm that swept through southeast Kansas Thursday night was tailor-made for kids. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The man who died in a house fire on Thursday has been identified as 70-year-old David L. Jackson.  On the morning of Jan. 9, a fire occurred at 125 W. 21st Street. Jackson was found in the residence by firefighters and given CPR and other care, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. more

GIRARD, Kan. — The Girard Area Chamber of Commerce officially announced the candidates for its board of directors on Thursday with four community members battling for two positions.   … more

LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — Four individuals, including two children, suffered injuries following a two-vehicle crash in Labette County on Tuesday.    According to the Kansas Highway … more

ARMA, Kan. — In its first meeting of the year, the Arma City Council tackled a number of items from purchases to wacky weather. The council, however, circled back to a previous conversation … more

Growing up in Ashland, Ohio, a small town in a primarily rural county, Susan is a relative newcomer to Pittsburg. She spent much of her childhood living with her grandmother or great aunt and uncle, … more

FRONTENAC, Kan. –– The Frontenac City Council held their first meeting at their new time on Wednesday evening, which is now at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– In Crawford, Bourbon, Cherokee, and Labette Counties, there are more than 10,000 U.S. military veterans and there is barely any support specifically for them in the … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Every workday for the past three years has been a nostalgic journey for Kailey Curtis, new Adult Services Coordinator at the Pittsburg Public Library.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A residential fire in Pittsburg on Thursday morning claimed the life of a man and left a woman injured.   At approximately 6:07 a.m. Jan. 9, the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 125 W. 21st Street. When firefighters arrived on scene, Pittsburg Police Officers reported that a woman had evacuated the residence, but a man remained inside.   more

The awning at the former Pete’s at 1711 N. Broadway St. in Pittsburg was torn down Wednesday, Jan. 8. Workers on site said the building is scheduled to be demolished at a later date. more

FORT SCOTT, Kan. – Freeman Health System is assuring Fort Scott residents they are making strides and are “optimistic” to open a hospital in spring 2025. more

ARMA, Kan. — A local school district had to close on Wednesday and a number of residents spent a chilly night because of an unexpected power outage.   Late Tuesday, Northeast USD 246 … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) hosted Pittsburg Police Sergeant Travis Bowman at Wednesday’s meeting to get a feel for homelessness and what measures can … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The first meeting of Pittsburg’s Economic Development Council (EDAC) in 2025 brought two new projects to the city. In a short financial report, Deputy City … more

Born and raised in Pittsburg, Madison is the only daughter and oldest of three siblings. Describing her childhood as “ideal,” Madison Marietta was fortunate to grow up amongst several … more