Pittsburg State University

While Pittsburg State University softball standout Heather Arnett just wrapped up her collegiate career in May, her time playing isn’t over yet. She joined the development group for the new Professional Softball League (PSL) in June, and was then called up to play with the Florida Vibe for four games against the Kansas City Diamonds. A week later she was offered a spot on the team.

John took the stage at the Bicknell Center on May 8.

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

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.

Pittsburg State University women’s basketball will continue its postseason run after taking down Harding in the quarterfinals of the Central Regional Tournament. The Gorillas, who are the number one seed and host of the tournament, are now 30-3 on the season.

Mark Stewart reached the pinnacle of football officiating in February, working Super Bowl 59 as a line judge. That same month, he was also officiating high school basketball games in southeast Kansas.

The 51st annual Pittsburg State University Jazz Festival is set for March 7. It’s a full day of music that can help cultivate an interest in jazz for high school students, as well as give them the opportunity to hear feedback from judges.

Perhaps most famously, in the summer of 2023 Shipp biked 800 miles over 12-days across Kansas helping raise 8 million dollars for student scholarships.

Sara DeCaro will travel to Montreal, Canada in late March to present at the National Council on Public History.

The former SNL cast member spoke as part of this year’s 2025 H. Lee Scott Speaker Series