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Through Saturday afternoon, the SEK Humane Society hosted its first-ever “Cat Café" pop-up event at its facility located at 485 E. 560th Ave. In addition to the free snacks and coffee from Root Coffeehouse, the adoption fees for the shelter cats were reduced to just $20 at the event. All adoptable cats are already spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations as well.
‘Cat Café’
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Through Saturday afternoon, the SEK Humane Society hosted its first-ever “Cat Café" pop-up event at its facility located at 485 E. 560th Ave. more
Prior to a musical performance from Southeast Kansas native Dustin Treiber, the Girard High School Reflections group performed at the Friends of Crawford State Park’s weekly “Music on the Patio” at Lake View Café, held every Friday. The group sang three different songs that were “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra, “Faithfully” by Journey, and “Get Your Kicks on Route 66” by Nat King Cole. This week’s performance features BJ Pruitt and Dave Byerly, starting at 6 p.m.
Sunshine and music time
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Prior to a musical performance from Southeast Kansas native Dustin Treiber, the Girard High School Reflections group performed at the Friends of Crawford State Park’s weekly “Music on the Patio” at Lake View Café, held every Friday. more
Springfield man pleads guilty to $14 million fraud scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Missouri business owner has pled guilty in federal court to his role in a nearly $14 million wire fraud conspiracy that utilized his businesses, as well as … more
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Nearly 100 southeast Kansas Republicans attended the Crawford County GOP’s community picnic at Lincoln Park on Saturday afternoon. Guests were treated to hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, and cold drinks while listening to live music.
Crawford GOP hosts a picnic in the park
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Republican voters from across southeast Kansas attended a community picnic hosted by the Crawford County Republican Party in Lincoln Park on Saturday. Guests were treated to … more
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Lifeguards at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center take a break from in the mid-afternoon on Monday, which marked International Lifeguard Appreciation Day.
Making a splash
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The temperature reached 92 degrees on Monday as residents from across Crawford County and the Four State area gathered at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center.   Monday also … more
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Alumni and members of Chapter 12, along with area residents, gathered at the Home Cole Community Center on Saturday for a pancake feed, which helps raise money for a future conference.
Recovery, unity, fellowship
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Throughout Saturday morning at the Homer Cole Community Center, Oxford House Chapter 12 in Pittsburg hosted a pancake feed to help raise money to attend a world convention. … more
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Local 4-H members and volunteers prepare meals for dine-in and takeout at the 18th annual Pre-Fair BBQ, held Sunday inside the Marvin Green Building.
Calm before the storm
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GIRARD, Kan. — Located at 249 E. 47 Hwy., just six minutes east of Girard, the Crawford County Fairgrounds are set to host to the 107th annual Crawford County Fair.   Featuring local … more
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Thursday evening, the Pittsburg Public Library hosted its final weekly “Teen Nights” program, where kids sixth through 12th grade join library staff for drinks, snacks, video games, movies, anime, and good vibes in the library’s meeting room. Thursday’s “Good Vibes Party” featured an end of summer celebration with a 60s and 70s theme that had popcorn and refreshments for attendees, along with classic hits and tie-dye.
Summer’s Gone Away
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Thursday evening, the Pittsburg Public Library hosted its final weekly “Teen Nights” program. more
Throughout Friday morning and afternoon, Pittsburg State University held its annual surplus sale at the PSU Physical Plant, which helps give items a second life with community members, while reducing waste by keeping the items out of the landfill. Items sold at the sale included commercial lighting, custom cabinetry, filing cabinets, chairs, desks, tables, doors, vintage items, and miscellaneous items.
Not your typical garage sale
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Throughout Friday morning and afternoon, Pittsburg State University held its annual surplus sale at the PSU Physical Plant. more
Wildcat Extension District summer educator Molly Minihan opens Friday’s “Zombie Apocalypse Survival Program” at the Girard office with a pre-test for children to fill out that featured three separate questions.
Wildcat Extension District holds Zombie Apocalypse Survival Program
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GIRARD, Kan. — At the Wildcat Extension District Girard Office on Friday, a group of six third through sixth graders gathered for a morning full of activities for the “Zombie Apocalypse … more
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Bed racing will be returning as a popular event at Arma’s V-J Day celebration. Tutus for Peace won best decorated bed last year.
Arma gears up for 76th annual V-J Day
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ARMA, Kan. — On August 15, 1945, after four bloody years of war against the United States that destroyed his country, Emperor Hirohito of Japan announced his country’s acceptance of … more
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Shelly Tridle, Nicole Striplin, and Terri Johnson of the Crawford County Health Department have taken it upon themselves to provide free water to anyone working or playing outside in the summer heat. The trio began driving around Pittsburg and Frontenac last Friday handing out bottles of cold water to anyone they came across.
Water Lillies
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Trio of Health Department workers help anyone working and playing outside combat summer heat. more
City Manager unveils 2024 budget request
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s city commission meeting, City Manager Daron Hall and Director of Finance Allison Ramsey presented the 2024 budget request. The submitted budget comes … more
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Graduates of Crawford Community High School, Class of 1954.
Class of ’54 reunites in Cherokee
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CHEROKEE, Kan. — Seven members of the Crawford Community High School, Class of 1954, held their 69th high school class reunion on Saturday, July 22, at the Cherokee Activities Building. … more
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5 State Helicopters Inc. of Fate, Texas, along with Satterlee Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning of Joplin, installed around 45 HVAC units at Northeast Junior High/Elementary, along with Northeast High School on Thursday.
No runway, no problem
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Joplin woman sentenced for failing to pay employment taxes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Joplin woman was sentenced in federal court Wednesday, July 26 for failing to pay over employment taxes. Karen Lauridsen, 61, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. … more
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Sean Galloway, 46, of West Mineral, is escorted by Sheriff's Deputies following his arrest.
West Mineral man jailed after brief standoff
WEIR, Kan. — Cherokee County Deputies located Sean Galloway, 46, of West Mineral, outside of a Weir home Wednesday afternoon. Galloway, who had multiple outstanding warrants for his … more
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States volunteers, area chamber members and business representatives cut the ribbon to celebrate its 25th Anniversary in Joplin on Thursday.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States celebrates 25 years
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JOPLIN, Mo. — The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) of the Four States celebrated its 25th anniversary of service to the Four State area on Thursday with a ribbon cutting and open house.   … more
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Young dancers from Midwest Regional Ballet Company perform a scene from "The Pocket Guide to Desert Survival."
Turning trauma into theatre
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — It’s opening night for “The Pocket Guide to Desert Survival,” which will be taking the stage at 7 p.m. at Memorial Auditorium in Pittsburg. Written by … more
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Jill and Carter Pugh tell visitors what it was like for settlers to cross the Great Plains in the 19th century. The Pugh are frequent program contributors at the museum.
One last Wacky Wednesday that was not to be
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Wednesday, July 26, was supposed to be the last Wacky Wednesday of the summer but due to some mechanical issues with the air conditioning, Museum Director Amanda Minton … more
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