- Protesters staging sit-in at social services office in Pittsburg, Kansas.
With an eye toward bringing a halt to "business as usual," a group of about 65 people staged a sit-in protest at the Social and Rehabilitative Services office in Pittsburg today.
- Public to get first look at new county ambulance station
PITTSBURG, Kan. - Crawford County Sheriff Sandy Horton is hoping for good weather and no emergencies Saturday, when the county's Emergency Medical Services unveils to the public the new EMS station.
- Former president of Pittsburg State dies
A past president of Pittsburg State University in Kansas and St. Cloud State University in Minnesota has died.
- Andra Bryan Stefanoni: Sales-tax revenues increase in Pittsburg
Mark Turnbull, economic development director for the city of Pittsburg, had a merry Christmas, indeed: Sales-tax receipts in 2008 were up 3.5 percent over those of 2007.
- Cyclists make annual 100-mile ride
By 8:30 a.m. Thursday, cyclists started arriving at a local bike shop, Tailwind Cyclists, to begin preparations for a tradition that to many might seem grueling, perhaps even foolhardy, on the first day of ...
- Influx of black renters raises tension in Bay Area
As more and more black renters began moving into this mostly white San Francisco Bay Area suburb a few years ago, neighbors started complaining about loud parties, mean pit bulls, blaring car radios, ...
- Andra Bryan Stefanoni: Picturing America brings home reproductions of masterpieces
It's about a two-hour drive north or south from Crawford County to the nearest George Catlin painting that's open to public viewing.
- Wesley House pastor notes increase in those seeking help
PITTSBURG, Kan. - A $100 bill in a Christmas card that was slid under the door at Wesley House is among a string of recent acts of kindness that make pastor Ellie Foster think there really is a Santa Claus.
- Area under winter weather advisory
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the Tulsa area until 2 p.m. Tuesday.
- Injuries cited in traffic accident in Crawford County
Four people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday on Langdon Lane, a quarter-mile south of Centennial Road in Crawford County, Kan., the Crawford County Sheriff's Department said.
- Wally Kennedy: Two new restaurants opening soon
Don Grimes and David Hays are like a lot of expectant fathers. Over the next few days, they will deliver two new restaurants on Range Line Road.
- Tax deadline approaching
The Treasurer's office would like to remind Crawford County taxpayers the first half of 2008 real estate and personal property taxes must be paid by Dec.
- Kansas highway funding topic of Pittsburg meeting
PITTSBURG, Kan. - Dozens of people from Southeast Kansas were hoping Thursday that by making their voices heard at a legislative committee meeting, it might pay off in the next statewide comprehensive ...
- In the Asylum: Pittsburg business caters to anime, gaming, film fans and collectors
Globe/T. Rob Brown: Asylum Anime customer Roger Miller looks over some 'Magic: The Gathering' cards with Curt Cowguill, owner of the Pittsburg store.
- Andra Bryan Stefanoni: Casino issues return to table
PITTSBURG, Kan. - When it comes to gambling in Kansas, one thing is a sure bet: It's an issue that will continue to claim part of the limelight when the Legislature convenes in January.
- Pittsburg calendar honors 12 a Women of Distinctiona
When the new year begins, a picture of a smiling Barbara Rhodes will greet some residents each day in January.
- Andra Bryan Stefanoni: Funding an issue as transportation plan develops
State Rep. Bob Grant, D-Cherokee, is well-known in Southeast Kansas for not mincing words.
- John Watson: Big Brutus: an engineering marvel
While vacationing in Missouri recently I heard about "Big Brutus," the world's second largest electric shovel.
- Pittsburg panel receptive to compromise posed by PSU
PITTSBURG, Kan. - After a special meeting Tuesday night, city commissioners said they were pleased with Pittsburg State University's willingness to compromise on what Commissioner Patrick O'Brien called "the ...