Pittsburg

Local high school juniors and seniors competed in the event on Wednesday.

“Kansas Matters: Twenty-First-Century Writers on the Sunflower State” was published in September 2025. It contains poems, essays and short fiction from 35 authors. The writings are described as what the authors know Kansas to be and what they want it to be.

After ending its fuel rewards program on December 31st, the grocery store is now offering new savings that will benefit more customers.

Nine members of the 1975-76 Pittsburg High School girls basketball team reunited on Dec. 6 for the Purple Dragons’ game against Shawnee Mission North. They celebrated the 50th anniversary of their season, which was the first season of girls basketball at PHS.

The rededication reception is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the auditorium, and it will include live music, refreshments and drinks. The deadline to RSVP is November 20.

In Kansas, state law requires polling places to open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. on election day. And in Missouri, polling places open at 6:00 a.m. and remain open until 7:00 p.m. Click here to find your polling place.

Several local libraries that were originally constructed with funds from Andrew Carnegie announced last week that they will receive money from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The gift will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence.

Pittsburg mayor Dawn McNay gave the annual State of the City Address on Oct. 2. She provided updates on initiatives that were recently implemented, such as the city-run trash service and the Pathways to Hope program.

Hispanic Route on September 27 was the fifth event in this year’s Hispanic Music Festival. It started with a block party in the afternoon at the Pritchett Pavilion that featured music and dance performances from local talent, a food truck and vendors.

The restaurant in downtown Pittsburg is now open from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday for what’s known as Harry’s After Dark. Customers can order from a set menu of the regular breakfast and lunch items, or order one of the specials, which change every night.