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The commercial hub of Southeast Kansas is home to the only collegiate gorilla mascot in the nation and six of the oldest fried chicken restaurants in the state.

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    Gorilla Capital of the World

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One Of America’s Most Affordable Destinations In 2025 Is A Kansas Gem Famous For Its Fried Chicken ‘Wars’

December 13, 2025
  • Find your fun in Frontenac, Kansas: Where coal mining history meets community spirit

    November 10, 2025
  • Life & Work with Heather Horton of TOAST in Pittsburg

    November 10, 2025

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National tour of hit Broadway musical Chicago coming to Bicknell Center

  • Uptown returns to Bicknell Family Center for the Arts

  • SEK Symphony announces 2025-26 season

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The original Bass Pro Shop: John’s Sport Center celebrates 70 years

John’s Sports Center is known as “the original Bass Pro Shop” as Johnny Morris, owner of the nationwide chain, got his idea from trading beads and lures at the John’s tackle counter in Southeast Kansas in the mid 1970s.

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  • 10 programs that are unique at Pittsburg State University

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This Isn’t Just A Restaurant Story – It’s A Love Letter To Small Town Roots

This was supposed to be a story about the hardships of opening a restaurant. This is not that story. You see, the owners of Bushel & a Peck had no business moving back to Southeast Kansas. They take food seriously – certainly more seriously than the region is used to.

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  • Tiny details in mural brings Frontenac history to life

  • Girard’s Eastside Cafe serves up pie & kindness

  • New Restaurant Gives Country Food A Globe-Trotting Glow Up

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