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Municipal Court reviews Delta-8 THC legality
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PITTSBURG, KS – After reviewing the Kansas Attorney General’s legal opinion of Delta-8 THC products, the Pittsburg Municipal Court Prosecutor’s Office sent notifications to local businesses that have previously been identified as marketing or selling Delta-8 THC products.  more
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Pitt State Theatre presents raucous revenge comedy “Exit, Pursued by a Bear”
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Audiences are in for a dish best served cold — revenge — when Pitt State Theatre performs “Exit, Pursued by a Bear” on the Miller Theater stage in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts Feb. 27 through March 2.   more
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A lot of the traffic on the streets and roads Tuesday had snow plows attached. Crews in Pittsburg, area communities and across the county started well before dawn and continued into the night as snow fell throughout the day. Although the snow was predicted to end by Wednesday morning, bitterly cold temperatures the remainder of the week are expected.
Intrepid crews
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. –– Given the recent forecasts, many of us in Crawford County expected to wake up to a massive “snowpocalypse” on Tuesday morning and would not have been … more
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The trustees at Miners Hall Museum hosted a special luncheon on Valentine’s Day to thank all of the volunteers who donate their time and energy to the museum’s success. In addition, the museum received a progress update on the 618 dragline.
MHM loves their volunteers with luncheon
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FRANKLIN, Kan. –– The board of trustees for Miners Hall Museum celebrated the hard work of their volunteers by hosting a luncheon at the museum on Valentine’s Day, Friday. … more
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A winter storm in February 2023 made Broadway in downtown Pittsburg treacherous. Forecasts called for significant snow accumulation and below zero temps this week.
What to do when winter weather strikes
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A winter storm warning has been issued for the Crawford County and Four-State area from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning with upwards of 14 inches expected in a few … more
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2024 Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year winner JT Construction Company, represented by owner/CEO Josh Thompson and presenter Jessica Carr. Nominations for Small Business of the Year and Educator of the Year are now open through Monday, March 10.
Nominations open for Pittsburg Chamber awards
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Nominations opened this week for the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business and Educator of the Year awards.    Held every year at the … more
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Ron’s Supermarket Pricing Associate James Kerby stocks a shelf Monday in preparation for the inclement weather predicted for Tuesday.
Stocking up for snowy weather
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Having a stocked kitchen is recommended before extreme weather, and with the impending several inches of snow predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday, local grocery stores are prepared for customers. more
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County takes bids for CCSO
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GIRARD, Kan. –– County commissioners opened bids for a new water heater at the Sheriff’s Office on Friday. Contractors were instructed to make two bids, one to replace a single unit … more
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Quinton Parsons, the new Crawford County Emergency Management Director
Commissioners announce new EMD
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GIRARD, Kan. –– On Friday, the county commission announced that Quinton Parsons will be taking over from Rusty Akins as the new Emergency Management Director for Crawford County.   … more
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Crew members from the Girard Fire Department work together to fight a structure fire at the 700 block of North Summit St. in Girard Thursday morning.
Girard FD battles multiple blazes
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GIRARD, Kan. — Thursday proved to be a busy day for the Girard Fire Department, responding to multiple structure fires inside and outside of city limits.    Fire crews said they … more
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Crawford County Spelling Bee’s top finishers were, from left, Cole Bartlow (first, Pittsburg Community Middle School), Camden Martin (second/alternate, George Nettels Elementary School), and Eastin Lofts (third, Northeast Junior High) alongside pronouncer Becky Oplotnik.
Crawford County Spelling Bee held Friday
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GIRARD, Kan. — Pittsburg Community Middle Schooler Cole Bartlow focused and then correctly spelled the word “awry” to win the 2025 Crawford County Spelling Bee, held Friday morning … more
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From left, Shoe Sensation Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Pitts, Store Manager Dana Turner, Jaimie Chapman and Fostering Connections Executive Director Lacy Nickelson stand with a check for $1,000 Feb. 14. Shoe Sensation made the donation as part of its customer appreciation event.
Shoe store donates to Fostering Connections
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Shoe Sensations presented Fostering Connections, a local nonprofit that serves foster families, with a $1,000 donation for the store’s customer appreciation day.  more
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Consultants assist taxpayers at the Homer Cole Community Center Friday as a free southeast Kansas AARP TaxAide program. The program will help clients every week until April.
Volunteers offer free tax services
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With tax season in full swing, eight volunteers are hard at work to make tax filing affordable for those who truly need it.   more
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 Frontenac council receives project updates
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FRONTENAC, Kan. –– Frontenac City Administrator John Zafuta provided the council with a brief update on ongoing projects. Starting with the city’s finances, Zafuta noted a slight … more
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Ken Collins
Voting and gender rights debated in the House
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TOPEKA, Kan. –– State Representative Ken Collins (R-02) has reported the goings-on in Topeka while Representative Chuck Smith (R-03) forwarded a newsletter from fellow District 13 House … more
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Beware of turnpike scam text messages
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — There is a new scam going around. If you’re like the many across the nation, including those in the Crawford County and Kansas area, you have more than likely … more
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Freshman Violet Paisner grabs a couple of bottles of shampoo, putting together a food pantry order alongside her Alpha Gamma Delta sisters, junior Katy Johnson and sophomore Aubrey Peters, Thursday afternoon as part of the sorority’s “Week of Service,” assisting local non-profits like Wesley House.
Alpha Gamma Delta serves Wesley House, community
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As the clock struck 1 p.m. on Thursday, the rhythm of grocery carts resonated throughout the lobby of Wesley House as residents patiently waited to pick up groceries from the … more
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Meghan Newby, far right, and Pittsburg High School Junior Marlon Cos-Gomez serve spaghetti and meatballs Thursday to Daniel Reffner, left, and Stu Owsley at St. John Lutheran Church, 304 W. 3rd Street in Pittsburg.
Spaghetti is ready!
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The aroma of sauce and pasta wafted through St. John Lutheran Church and spilled out into the parking lot, Thursday, during the Habitat for Humanity of Crawford County Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser.   more
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Malachi Walker throws a snowball at his friends as they are walking around Pittsburg State University’s campus Wednesday morning.
Ready, aim, fire!
Wednesday morning’s snow made perfect ammunition for an impromptu snowball fight on the Pitt State campus. PSU Photojournalism II student Anna Westhoff was there to capture the good natured battle. more
Girard Council approves spring, summer hirings
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GIRARD, Kan. — While most of southeast Kansas was thinking about snow, Monday night, the Girard City Council had their eye on spring.   As part of Monday night’s council meeting … more
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