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Pittsburg Festival of the Arts planned for Juneby 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 […]
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Kansas Crossing Casino in Pittsburg, KS opens Caesars Sportsbookby Chris Wilson on May 24, 2023 at 3:52 pm
Live betting sportsbook includes new, expanded bar, menu, seating and décor
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Traveling photo exhibit and activities to call attention to dementiaby 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 […]
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Traveling photo exhibit and activities to call attention to dementiaby 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 […]
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May 21 program at Miners Hall Museum: The Founding of McCuneby 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.…
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Headliners announced for Kansas Crossing Casino outdoor concert seriesby 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.
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May 2023 commencement at Pittsburg State: What to expectby 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 […]
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Pittsburg Ballet presents “Peter and the Wolf” and other classicsby 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.
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Cow Creek Cowboy Days and Wild West Show to be held April 28-29by 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.
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Pittsburg Spring ArtWalk scheduled for Friday, April 21by 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!
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Registration open for PSU youth summer campsby 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 […]
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Miners Hall Museum presents: “The Emergence of the Railroad in Rural Kansas”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.
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Fishing For a Good Timeby 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 […]
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TOASTby 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 […]
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Pop-up exhibit: An immigrant miners prized possessionsby 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.
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Hotel Stilwell Historyby 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…
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Kansas City artist’s ‘Real Abstraction’ exhibit opens February 15 at PSUby 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 […]
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Self-Guided Toursby 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 […]
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Exhibit features portraits of superstarsby 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. […]
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The Black Houseby 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 […]
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Root Coffeehouseby 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.
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The Meat Shedby 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, […]
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Books & Burrowby 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 […]
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White Elephant Emporiumby 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 […]
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Main Street Axeby 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. […]
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Renu Medical & Spaby 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 […]
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Signet Coffee Roastersby 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 […]
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Myth Or Fact?: Diamonds Are Made From Coalby 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 […]
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World Radio Day (2/13): Making (radio) waves in Crawford County at KKOWby 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,…
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Growing Businesses Find Fertile Ground in Crawford Countyby 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,…
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Request Explorer’s Guideby 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.
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Our Storyby 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.
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Unique habitat for outdoor recreationby 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.
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The Blue Spoonby 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 […]
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Miners + Monroeby 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 […]
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January 14, 1914 – 6 killed in Mulberry mining accidentby 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.
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Innovative Education – A biography of businessman Harvey Deanby 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.
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The Amazon Armyby 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.
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Labor Day in Crawford County: Social Progress of the Everyday Workerby 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 […]
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Italian Bread: A Crawford County Flavor of Lifeby 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.
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Celebrating das Vaterland on German-American Dayby 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!