To mark the City of Pittsburg’s 150th anniversary, the Celebrate Pittsburg Committee has asked citizens to gather at 4 p.m., Wednesday, in the field next to the Pittsburg State soccer pitch at Ford and Homer Streets and arrange themselves into the shape of the numeral 150 so a photograph can be taken from a bird’s-eye view.
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Summer Preview
With schools letting out, families are looking for festivals and fairs throughout the area. Here is a quick guide to help you out.
Legendary coach honored with naming of new outdoor track and field facility
The Russ Jewett Outdoor Track & Field Complex bears the name of a Pitt State alumnus, former student‑athlete, and longtime head coach who built Gorilla track and field and cross country into a national powerhouse during a career that spanned more than three decades.
Rental Equipment
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Music on the Patio series at Crawford State Park: 2026 schedule
Every Friday evening, May through September, musicians entertain guests and locals at Crawford State Park north of Girard, Kansas.
Pittsburg to host national mining history conference
For the first time ever, the Mining History Association (MHA) will hold its national conference between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River, and registration is open to locals who want to learn more about their region’s history.
Resources
A resource guide for you whether you’re coordinating a national or regional expo, convention or sporting event, or just a local planning a reunion or wedding. Local Resources Statewide Resources History Travel & Tourism Other Resources
Funding
Various forms of funding, grants, sponsorship and even tax incentive opportunities are sometimes available. Below are tourism grant and sponsorship applications available for your consideration. Support from around Southeast Kansas Explore Crawford County Meeting And Event Incentive Fund RequestWe want travelers to have a reason to visit our region. We […]
Industry
A resource guide for you whether you’re coordinating a national or regional expo, convention or sporting event, or just a local planning a reunion or wedding.
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 country listeners, the Pittsburg-based KKOW radio boasts an interesting beginning, a storied history of on-air personalities, and a bright future within a familiar community. To celebrate World Radio Day, let’s take a […]

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