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KDOT grant to improve sidewalks
August 18, 2026
City Press Releases
A $1.8M grant will support alternative transportation between PSU, Downtown Pittsburg corridor The City of Pittsburg was recently awarded a $1,812,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation through the...
Read MorePPRD announce fall parent-child nights
August 13, 2026
Family Activities
Exciting update (8/14/2026): Thanks to generous sponsors (Jake’s Fireworks and Chicken Mary’s), the Father & Son Fishing Night is free to attend. Registration is still required, and space is limited...
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Relive the magic of Taylor’s music with Blank Space!
August 12, 2026
City Press Releases
Get ready to step into the extraordinary world of Taylor Swift with Blank Space, Los Angeles’ premier tribute band that redefines what it means to celebrate music’s most iconic artist....
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Little Balkans heritage to be celebrated
August 11, 2026
City Press Releases
City of Pittsburg, local organizations and businesses to host Little Balkans Weekend on Labor Day weekend Pittsburg’s 150th anniversary festivities will include celebrating our community’s Little Balkans heritage. From Sept....
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Farmers’ Market Kids Day set for Aug. 15
August 7, 2026
Community Events
The Pittsburg Farmers’ Market will be hosting a special activity for its annual Kids Day event. While the market is open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Aug....
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New traffic signal installed at 3rd & Broadway
July 30, 2026
City Press Releases
The City has installed new traffic signals at the intersection of 3rd Street and Broadway. Starting Monday, August 3, through August 9, 2026, signals will be flashing yellow. On August...
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UTV catches fire, no injuries reported
July 13, 2026
Fire News
On July 13, 2026, at approximately 2:10 a.m., the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a report of a UTV that was fully involved outside a residence in the 400 block...
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Road to be temporarily closed for tree removal
July 6, 2026
City Press Releases
Starting at 8 a.m. on July 8, 2026, North Joplin Street between 21st and 22nd Streets will temporarily be fully closed as City of Pittsburg crews work to remove a...
Read MoreNo injuries after Sunday morning fire
July 6, 2026
Fire News
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 5:26 a.m., the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of East 24th Street. Upon arrival, fire...
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$2 Million Community Campaign to Complete Ballfields at Lincoln Park
July 1, 2026
City Press Releases
$2 Million Community Campaign to Complete Ballfields at Lincoln Park City, generous donors partner to provide funding to turf all eight fields; community invited to help ‘take it home’ The...
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