Pittsburg State students have transformed local history into an interactive digital experience through a partnership with the Miners Hall Museum in nearby Franklin, Kansas.
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Two Pitt State students turn classroom skills into thriving businesses
Two Pittsburg State students have taken their classroom lessons and turned them into fully operational businesses.
A decade of impact: Plaster Center spurs millions in economic activity, paving the way for next major project
Ten years after the completion of Pittsburg State University’s Robert W. Plaster Center, it continues to prove itself as one of the region’s most powerful economic drivers. Now, university and city leaders are looking ahead to the next transformative project: a new outdoor track and field complex located just south of the Plaster Center.
Exclusive look as the former Camptown Greyhound Park transforms into event venue
The old Camptown Greyhound Park is getting new life as construction crews put finishing touches on what will become a major event venue in Southeast Kansas.
Johnson Family returns to Pittsburg for Pickleball Court Ribbon Cutting
The City of Pittsburg held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 28 at 1:00 pm at Four Oaks Sports Complex to celebrate the opening of the new Johnson Family Pickleball Courts, named in honor of Pittsburg natives who became some of the world’s most decorated pickleball players.
Crawford County Median Wage on the Rise, Signaling Positive Economic Growth
The Kansas Department of Commerce released updated median wage date on July 1, 2025, showing encouraging signs of economic progress for Crawford County. The county’s median annual wage has risen to $40,337, marking a 5.5% increase over the 2024 figure.
Work begins on dedicated outdoor track and field facility and Pittsburg State
An outdoor track and field facility for which construction has begun at Pittsburg State will improve safety, will match the standard of excellence achieved in recent years by athletes and coaches, and could play a role in the local economy.
What makes Pittsburg a destination
Admit it. You wonder why folks from larger cities and colleges around the country are eager to come here for events. You don’t understand how Pittsburg, Kansas hotels reach more than 100,000 overnight stays in a year. Or, maybe, you don’t care.
Pitt State to host statewide conference for Kansas Association of Historians
Two days of academic panels and celebrations of Kansas history are coming to Pittsburg State University March 28-29 when the university hosts the 96th Annual Conference of the Kansas Associations of Historians.
The evolution of the historic Besse Hotel
A century ago, the foundations were laid for what would become a beloved Pittsburg landmark — a grand vision brought to life by influential local businessmen and backed by the generosity of citizens and the Chamber. Though time took its toll, leaving the building vacant and in disrepair, a new chapter is beginning. Renovation of Hotel Besse is underway, ensuring its legacy for generations to come.
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