There were a lot of historical references, Saturday, at a ceremony announcing the renaming of Pittsburg State University’s Kansas Technology Center and of PSU’s College of Technology. The new names, the Crossland Technology Center and the Crossland College of Technology, honor a company that in many ways has grown over the past three decades in tandem with the KTC and the programs housed therein. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Thanks to food and beverage enthusiasts in the area, community members can enjoy German festivities this month without buying plane ticket.   Saturday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 10 p.m., the Mirza Shriners are inviting the public to taste beers, eat delicious food and take home a collectible mug for $25. The beer festival will take place at the Shriner’s Temple at 110 W. 5th Street in Pittsburg. The party will have entertainment, games and an authentic German outfit contest.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Friends and family joined together near the JJ Richards Band Dome in Lincoln Park, Saturday, to enjoy music while celebrating the life of the late Josiah Fletcher.  … more

LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — A 30-year-old man from Altamont died in a weekend crash in Labette County.    According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the crash occurred at … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– National traveling cover band Hairball rocked out like it was 1985 again at Kansas Crossing Casino Saturday night. The crowd of 1,100 danced and raised a glass to a … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students from Mrs. May’s sixth grade art class at New Heights Christian Academy in Joplin visited Art Forms Gallery in Pittsburg on Monday. During the day, the … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The sound of sniffles and laughter echoed through the meeting room Friday as Pittsburg Public Library Adult Services Librarian Carol Ann Robb said farewell to the library.  Over 60 friends, family members, library patrons and colleagues packed inside and outside the room celebrated Robb’s retirement with her last day set as Monday, Oct. 7.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The six candidates for three state offices met at the Pittsburg Law Enforcement Center, Thursday, for a forum on a few key topics concerning southeast Kansas, moderated … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg High School Speech and Debate team has been named one of the top 100 schools for the 2023-2024 school year by the National Speech and Debate Association.  Although the rankings are ever-changing, so far this school year, the PHS team has been consistently in the top 100 out of 3,000 schools. A few weeks ago, the team was ranked 25th in the nation.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg’s Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) met on Wednesday to explore options to possibly streamline the process of cleaning up neglected or abandoned properties. … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg’s Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) had a full docket Wednesday morning with three separate proposals. The first came from Tyler Harrell, CEO … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Carol Ann Robb has been going to the Pittsburg Public Library (PPL) literally since before she was born. Her mother, also a librarian, was a regular patron, often taking Robb … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Rolanda Root, 2D art teacher at Pittsburg High School (PHS), was recently awarded the title of 2024-25 Outstanding High School Art Educator from the Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA). This marks the second year in a row a PHS art teacher has received the award.   Born and raised on a farm in Iowa, Root has spent the past 20 years teaching her passion at different schools in Kansas and Utah. For the past 5 years, she and a fellow colleague have been growing the art program at PHS. Root said most all the school’s art classes are at maximum capacity.   more

For those curious about local factories, several in the area are celebrating National Manufacturing Day by offering tours to the public.  On Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. community members can tour Avail Enclosures, APEX Stages and Unique Metal Fabrication. Kendal Packaging will host tours from 9 to 11 a.m., and Hix Corporation is allowing tours by appointment all month long. To schedule a tour at Hix, email chofer@hixcorp.com.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Residents in Pittsburg’s newest retirement community are staying fit, thanks to the efforts of a local personal trainer.  Kayli Montoya-Huston, a certified personal trainer and the owner of KM Fitness, said she has noticed an increase in clients who are over the age of 50 and she said she has seen the major changes that strength training can provide that population.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of Sept 2024, 869 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Mercy Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special diets … more

MINDENMINES, Mo. — Dave Sorrick of In God We Trust LLC has announced a milestone achievement for his coin auction business in western Barton County. Since 2008, Sorrick has hosted a series of … more

A steady stream of burger baskets flowed from the The Pitt’s kitchen all day Saturday during the Burgers for Benny fundraiser.   From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., The Pitt had a special of a burger, fries and a drink for $10 with every dime going to Benny Cannon, an infant who nearly died this summer.   more