The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is proud to announce a partnership with Explore Crawford County to assist with host responsibilities for the 2027 KCAC Indoor Track & Field Championships in Pittsburg, Kan. on February 5-6, 2027.
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Children’s play center to open soon
The Jungle Gym Play Cafe features a 2,800-square-foot area with a large play structure with a trampoline, short rock climbing wall, foam pit, small zip line, two slides and other obstacles for children ages 2 through 8 to frolic on. A small baby area for ages two and under is in front of the larger play area.
$2 million community campaign to complete ballfields at Lincoln Park
The City of Pittsburg and generous donors have committed to installing new turf on all eight ballfields at the historic Don Gutteridge Sports Complex in Lincoln Park. Now, the City and a team of community volunteers are inviting residents, businesses, foundations, and organizations to help complete the project by funding the infrastructure needed to make it a regional showcase.
Record number of students complete high school culinary program
This year, 20 seniors have completed the culinary program at Pittsburg High School. Three of the 20 students signed with Ozarks Technical Community College, Thursday, to pursue a career in restaurant and hospitality management.
Bob’s Grill named a USA Today 10BEST Roadside Diner
Congratulations to Bob’s Grill for being named a USA TODAY 10BEST Roadside Diner. They were the only diner mentioned to receive this Readers’ Choice Award that is west of the Mississippi River!
Coal Miners’ Gravel a big hit
Saturday was a beautiful day for a leisurely bike ride in the countryside as more than 200 cyclists gathered on McKay Street in Frontenac for the third annual Coal Miners’ Gravel, a series of four bicycle rides of different lengths throughout the southeast Kansas coal country.
Kiddieland and Aquatic Center set to open May 22
Summer is near, and that means the Pittsburg Aquatic Center and Kiddieland will open their doors for the season.
Special Olympics Kansas a big hit in Southeast Kansas
John Lair, president and CEO of Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS), paid a visit to the county commission on Friday to thank them for their support of SOKS athletes, families, and volunteers. Lair also described the benefits SOKS generates in Southeast Kansas.
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.
Out-of-town revenue boosts Pittsburg city spending
With roughly 40% of the city’s sales tax coming from non-resident spending, Pittsburg officials say that allows the city to do more without raising taxes on its residents.
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