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Gus the Gorilla explores Southeast Kansas

Gus the Gorilla explores Southeast Kansas

Join the Pittsburg State mascot, Gus the Gorilla, as he explores Pittsburg and surrounding communities. Learn about attractions, parks, and…

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Big Brutus

The world’s largest surviving electric shovel sits just across the county line.

Gorilla Capital of the World

What started as a pep club in 1920, then became the nation’s only college with a gorilla as its mascot, has now grown into a phenomenon.

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Exhibits planned at Pitt State this spring

Exhibits planned at Pitt State this spring

Art enthusiasts will have multiple opportunities this spring to view exhibitions and attend receptions in Porter Hall, home…

Men’s clothing stores in Kansas where guys actually want to shop

Men’s clothing stores in Kansas where guys actually want to shop

ByOne Delightful LifeJan 19, 2026

These stores cater to men who need stylish, functional clothing and accessories in one place, for all seasons.

I Found The Best Cheeseburger and $2 Beers In The Middle of Nowhere

I Found The Best Cheeseburger and $2 Beers In The Middle of Nowhere

ByBarstool SportsJan 16, 2026

I just got back from shooting another episode of Barstool Outdoors, this time in Parsons, Kansas to hunt…

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World Radio Day (2/13): Making (radio) waves in Crawford County at KKOW

Originally posted February 12, 2017 to celebrate World Radio Day on February 13 Today a local favorite among…

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National Pie Day (1/23): The Best Pies in Crawford County

Originally posted January 20, 2017 to celebrate National Pie Day on January 23 As David Mamet wrote in…

National Bootlegger’s Day (1/17): Staying Wet in a Dry Land

National Bootlegger’s Day (1/17): Staying Wet in a Dry Land

Rich soil and wine making traditions of immigrants positioned Eastern Kansas to rival California’s Wine Country. 67 years…

January 14, 1914 – 6 killed in Mulberry mining accident

January 14, 1914 – 6 killed in Mulberry mining accident

On January 14, 1914, six men were killed in an accident at a deep shaft mine one mile…