Celebrate our Independence in Small Town U.S.A. Situated in extreme northwest Crawford County, sits Hepler, Kansas. This sleepy, little hamlet was once the Hay Capital of Kansas, complete with schools, restaurants, a grocery store, bank, post office and more. The rich agricultural traditions still surround the community, but the schools […]
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Painting a Picture: Pittsburg’s Art Scene
When a The New York Times writer stopped by Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center in Pittsburg on the advice of a local, who suggested he see Pittsburg Community Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” while he was in town, he was unprepared for what he stumbled upon: A sold-out show. And it was a great one.
State park’s Butterfly Garden sees butterfly migration
Mid-June is the best time to visit the Butterfly Garden on the southeast side of the lake at Crawford State Park, north of Girard, Kansas.
Special Olympics Kansas to bring first state level competition to Pittsburg
Flag Football and Powerlifting State Tournament to be held at Pittsburg High School and Hutchinson Field, July 21-22
Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg, KS opens Caesars Sportsbook
Live betting sportsbook includes new, expanded bar, menu, seating and décor
Big Brutus
The world’s largest surviving electric shovel sits just across the county line. For ten years this 160-foot machine ran 24/7.
Going Cross Country
U.S. Highway 69 mostly follows what was once known as Texas Road, and was used to drive cattle herds to the north from Texas. The trail followed a military road that from 1836 to 1855 connected Fort Leavenworth and Fort Scott in Kansas, south to Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, then on […]
ArtWalk Association rebrands to Pittsburg Arts Council
Officers and members of the Pittsburg ArtWalk Association unanimously voted to rename the group Pittsburg Arts Council during its board meeting Saturday, March
Take a Walk on the Awe-Inspiring Side Through PSU Walking Tour
When it comes to enjoying so many of the picturesque sites that help make Pittsburg, Kansas, such a terrific place to live and work, there’s likely nothing more enticing than the Pittsburg State University (PSU) Walking Tour, which brings together virtually everything residents and visitors find appealing about this area.
PSU announces initiative to bring business college to downtown Pittsburg
Pittsburg State University is launching a bold new initiative to expand PSU’s educational footprint in downtown Pittsburg.
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