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City of Pittsburg Appoints Jared Wetzel as New Public Information Manager

March 12, 2024

City Press Releases

PITTSBURG, KS –The City of Pittsburg has hired Jared Wetzel to fill the position of Public Information Manager. The position was previously held by Sarah Runyon, who is now serving...

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MEDIA RELEASE – Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft Arrest

March 11, 2024

Police Department Press Release

March 8, 2024 Released by Maj. B. Henderson PITTSBURG, KANSAS – On Wednesday night, March 6, 2024, at approximately 9:20 PM, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department were...

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Pittsburg Parks & Recreation is Hiring Summer Staff Members

March 6, 2024

City Press Releases

PITTSBURG, KS – In preparation for the packed summer season, the Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department is hiring new staff to work at their facilities. Staff is now being hired...

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National Weather Service statewide tornado drill

March 1, 2024

City Press Releases

PITTSBURG, KS – The City of Pittsburg will participate in the National Weather Service Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 by conducting an audio test of its outdoor...

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City begins tree removal project

February 28, 2024

City Press Releases

PITTSBURG, KS – Starting Monday, March 4 and continuing over the next few weeks, Custom Tree Care of Topeka, KS will begin the process removing trees from the right-of-ways of...

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Lane Closure – A Portion of 4th Street and Broadway

February 26, 2024

City Press Releases

PITTSBURG, KS – Starting Tuesday, February 27 at 9:00 am, portions of the intersection of 4th and Broadway will be closed for street repair due to a recent water main...

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Pittsburg City Commission Recap – Feb. 13

February 22, 2024

City Press Releases

PITTSBURG, KS – The following actions were taken at the Pittsburg City Commission Meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024: Public Input: Eric Johnson with the Salvation Army shared a prayer...

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MEDIA RELEASE – Possession of Stolen Property

February 22, 2024

Police Department Press Release

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Released by Lt. Adàn Nance On Tuesday afternoon, January 23, 2024, at approximately 1:30 PM, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department responded to Southwind...

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MEDIA RELEASE Indecent Liberties Arrest

February 19, 2024

Police Department Press Release

February 16, 2024 Released by Maj. B. Henderson On Thursday afternoon, February 15, 2024, at approximately 3:30 PM, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department, responded to a daycare...

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MEDIA UPDATE – Shooting Investigation

February 2, 2024

Police Department Press Release

MEDIA UPDATE – February 2, 2024 On early Friday morning, December 29, 2023, at 1:31 AM, first responders from the Pittsburg Police Department, Pittsburg Fire Department, and Crawford County EMS,...

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