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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Mysterious donation gives small Kansas town its first public library
For over 140 years, the small town of Frontenac, Kansas had almost everything its 3,000 residents needed – except a public library. All that changed when the city administrator got an unexpected phone call in 2019.
Student launches culinary business with help from fellow Gorilla, SBDC
A Pittsburg State University student who dreams of owning her own business is getting support and mentorship from a two-time Pitt State graduate with a business of her own.
Pittsburg State announces 2026 Football schedule
The Pittsburg State University football team will open its 2026 football season Thursday, Aug. 27, against two-time defending national champion Ferris State University at Carnie Smith Stadium.
Pittsburg commission approves land for new park with soccer fields
Area soccer players attended Tuesday’s Pittsburg City Commission meeting, where commissioners approved purchasing land for a new park with soccer fields.
Explore Crawford County gets new executive director
Sarah Runyon, the current community development specialist for the City of Pittsburg, will assume the role of executive director for Explore Crawford County next week.
Pittsburg State’s Plaster Center to Host 2027 and 2028 KCAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) has secured the Robert W. Plaster Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University as the home for the conference’s 2027 and 2028 Indoor Track and Field Championships, the conference announced Saturday.
Kazoku to move into former Harry’s Cafe
Since Harry’s in downtown Pittsburg closed abruptly at the end December, a good deal of local coffee talk has been around what will follow in this iconic space. This week, representatives of Kazoku Sushi & Hibachi, a Japanese restaurant at 1618 S. Broadway, said that will be their new home.
Some Little Balkans Days events may continue
This week, the Little Balkans Festival Facebook page announced that because of a lack of volunteers, the organizational committee has been dissolved. On Tuesday, the City of Pittsburg announced it will organize some Little Balkans events.
Kansas Commerce launches two new Kansas Community Empowerment Grants
The Kickstart Grant is designed to provide funding for smaller, community-driven projects that build capacity, engagement and momentum. The Impact Grant is designed to support larger, long-term investments that create permanent improvements to community assets.
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