Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For a college town with competitive athletics, Pittsburg sees a lot of college teams come and go. Rarely, however, does it see them stay overnight. The problem isn’t a shortage of hotel rooms. Instead, it’s a lack of meeting space within the city’s hotels that visiting teams would need for things such as pre-game meetings.
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.
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.
This unique trail blends rich historical narratives with the region’s renowned fried chicken establishments, offering an immersive experience that celebrates the area’s deep-rooted heritage and culinary traditions.
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