Amazing food and little known history in Southeast Kansas
Overlooking downtown Pittsburg, Miners Loft is a two-bedroom, six-guest vacation rental located in a historic building dating back to 1910. The restored rustic-meets-modern space is 1,600 square feet and accessible via stairs at the rear of the property.
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.
The 3rd Annual Hispanic Music Festival will bring new events and performers to Pittsburg this fall during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 17, organizers have announced.
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.
In the latest episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Historic Jefferson Highway” Podcast, host Lisa D. Smith sat down with Explore Crawford County to map out a truly legendary slice of American road-trip history.
From deep coal mining roots to the bustling preservation efforts happening today, this episode is the perfect road map for your next adventure as the region heads toward America 250 and gears up for the highly anticipated Route 66 Centennial!
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.
On Wednesday, Bob’s Grill, located at 1014 N. Broadway, was named one of the USAToday’s 10 Best Roadside Diners of 2026. The diner ranked number three on the list.
Dozens of community members gathered at Drop the H, located at 107 E. Rose Street, Wednesday evening, to celebrate the launch of the commemorative Pitt150 Pilsner.
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!
A good way to keep the ‘youngins’ occupied, entertained, and worn out is to spend a few hours at Lincoln Park each day. Not only is there plenty of space to run around in, two of the park’s main attractions are opening soon.
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