Inside Scoop

by Chris Wilson on May 25, 2023 at 7:46 pm

The annual tradition of a weeklong series of free concerts continues this summer with the Pittsburg Festival of the Arts, planned for June 11-18 in venues […]

by Chris Wilson on May 24, 2023 at 3:52 pm

Live betting sportsbook includes new, expanded bar, menu, seating and décor

by Chris Wilson on May 24, 2023 at 2:17 pm

A traveling photo exhibit, public reception, and photo walk fundraiser being planned for June by a graduate of Pittsburg State University will highlight […]

by Chris Wilson on May 24, 2023 at 2:17 pm

A traveling photo exhibit, public reception, and photo walk fundraiser being planned for June by a graduate of Pittsburg State University will highlight […]

by Chris Wilson on May 15, 2023 at 8:08 pm

Join us this Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at Miners Hall Museum in Franklin, KS for this special program.…

by Chris Wilson on May 12, 2023 at 3:37 pm

The wide-ranging line-up of music legends includes Three Dog Night, Russell Dickerson, Tech N9ne, and Hairball.

by Chris Wilson on May 9, 2023 at 3:06 pm

Commencement ceremonies are planned for May. 12 and May 13 in the Robert W. Plaster Center and the Garfield Weede Building at Pittsburg State […]

by Chris Wilson on May 9, 2023 at 3:01 pm

This version of “Peter and the Wolf” is a beautifully narrated single act ballet and makes the story great for all ages.

by Chris Wilson on April 21, 2023 at 1:00 am

Visit Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg, Kansas for the fastest growing Wild West Show in Southeast Kansas, April 28th and 29th. 

by Chris Wilson on April 19, 2023 at 2:28 am

Over 100 participants will be in attendance, including over 50 artists, 4 main stage bands, 10 musical acts, 17 organizations, and 22 vendors!

by Chris Wilson on April 18, 2023 at 1:00 pm

Youth will have opportunities this summer to learn about construction, robotics, and nature while having hands-on fun in academic day camps offered by […]

by Chris Wilson on April 17, 2023 at 3:38 pm

April 23 at 2p at Miners Hall Museum: Learn the impact of the railway on McCune and Cherokee, Kansas.

by Chris Wilson on April 1, 2023 at 6:00 am

On an early spring day that seemed made for fishing, Tom Pebley, of Kansas City, cast his lure into one of the more than 1,000 strip pits that dot Crawford […]

by Brett Dalton on March 13, 2023 at 2:29 pm

TOAST has been one of the hottest new restaurants on the scene since opening in 2019. Its creative take on traditional dishes, combined with the artistic […]

by Chris Wilson on March 9, 2023 at 4:55 pm

A new exhibit showcases items an immigrant traveling from Europe would have brought to the New World.

by Chris Wilson on February 20, 2023 at 1:05 am

The Hotel Stilwell’s history runs back to 1889, when a board of trade sought funds to build a high-class, metropolitan…

by Chris Wilson on February 14, 2023 at 7:30 pm

An exhibit “Real Abstraction” by artist Nick Gadbois will open at the Harry Krug Gallery in Porter Hall, home to the Pittsburg State University […]

by Chris Wilson on February 7, 2023 at 4:13 pm

Historically preserved buildings with beautiful architecture. Gorilla statues and other monuments, plus murals. Whatever your interest, Crawford County, Kansas […]

by Chris Wilson on February 3, 2023 at 8:51 pm

An exhibit by celebrated photographers open Monday, February 6 at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University, 1711 S. […]

by Brett Dalton on January 27, 2023 at 3:55 pm

 The interview had ended, and it was time to take a few pictures. “By the way, don’t take photos of the outside.” Why not? “I don’t want […]

by Brett Dalton on January 27, 2023 at 3:51 pm

He has a biology degree and spent a good chunk of his career in public education. So of course Brad Stefanoni now runs a coffeehouse downtown. 

by Brett Dalton on January 27, 2023 at 3:50 pm

No pigs in the house. That was his wife’s only rule once he decided to try this. “So we built the first shop out in the garage,” said Matt DeMoss, […]

by Brett Dalton on January 27, 2023 at 3:49 pm

 Opening a business is exciting. And risky. And scary. And stressful.  Unless you don’t give yourself time to feel any of that. “We gave ourselves […]

by Brett Dalton on January 27, 2023 at 3:48 pm

They knew this would be a unique thing for Pittsburg.  It’s eclectic. Like them.  “One of the main questions we had at the start was whether […]

by Brett Dalton on January 27, 2023 at 3:46 pm

 At the risk of getting super cheesy with something that’s actually incredibly not, the story of Main Street Axe Company is a bit of a Hallmark movie.  […]

by Brett Dalton on January 27, 2023 at 3:45 pm

It was called ReNu Medical & Spa from the beginning.  But in the beginning, there was no spa. “I knew I wanted a spa, that there would be a spa. I […]

by Brett Dalton on January 27, 2023 at 3:43 pm

 They never drank coffee. Didn’t like it.  Ew. No.  So you can imagine the family’s surprise when Dennis and Leah Posterick said they’re gonna […]

by Chris Wilson on January 13, 2023 at 6:00 am

Southeast Kansas and, in particular, Crawford County have a strong history in coal mining and the question, “Are diamonds made from coal?” often arises […]

by Chris Wilson on January 12, 2023 at 6:00 am

Originally posted February 12, 2017 to celebrate World Radio Day on February 13 Today a local favorite among country listeners,…

by Chris Wilson on January 10, 2023 at 6:00 am

Originally posted February 10, 2017 Many people associate Crawford County with the best of the Midwest: Close-knit communities, hardworking people,…

by Chris Wilson on January 1, 2023 at 4:20 pm

A FREE guide with tips on where to drink, eat, play, stay & get cool photos.

by Chris Wilson on January 1, 2023 at 10:00 am

Southeast Kansas once looked and acted like the rest of the state, with prairies and farms as far as the eye could see. The search for coal changed everything.

by Chris Wilson on January 1, 2023 at 10:00 am

This corner of the state was once primarily rolling fields of prairie grasses with wooded areas only along creeks, sitting on the edge of the Ozark Plateau.

by Brett Dalton on December 21, 2022 at 8:03 pm

In early 2022, The Blue Spoon moved into its first brick-and-mortar location in Downtown Pittsburg. The move was necessary, as operating a commissary kitchen […]

by Brett Dalton on December 21, 2022 at 7:58 pm

Miners + Monroe opened four years ago and has changed the game for men’s apparel and accessories. Not only does the shop provide a wide array of clothing […]

by Chris Wilson on December 14, 2022 at 7:54 pm

On January 14, 1914, six men were killed in an accident at a deep shaft mine one mile south of Mulberry, Kansas.

by Chris Wilson on December 13, 2022 at 6:00 am

Take a walk inside the Robert. W. Plaster Center and you will likely notice the name accompanying the track: Harvey Dean.

by Chris Wilson on November 12, 2022 at 6:00 am

Protesting unfit working conditions in area mines, thousands of women marched to block them. It’s a story that made statewide and national headlines.

by Chris Wilson on September 5, 2022 at 5:00 am

Labor Day began as part of the late 19th century Labor Movement, becoming a national holiday in 1894 as “a yearly national tribute to the contributions […]

by Chris Wilson on July 9, 2022 at 5:00 am

While Crawford County may be known nationally for its tasty fried chicken, another food could be even more popular in the area.

by Chris Wilson on October 6, 2020 at 6:00 am

Imagine the U.S. without polka. A nation without the waltz, or lager-style beer. Or worst of all, brats!