News
Vendor applications open for 620 Day
May 1, 2026
City Press Releases
This year, the Downtown Advisory Board will celebrate our zip code and Pittsburg’s 150th anniversary with its annual 620 Day block party. The applications to join the celebration as a...
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Road Closure Update: South Joplin St.
April 23, 2026
City Press Releases
The streets on South Joplin St. between South Quincy and East Jackson will be closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on April 28 and April 29 for powerline work....
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Train – Pedestrian Accident
April 22, 2026
Police Department Press Release
On early Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, at approximately 3:45 AM, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department, along with first responders from the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford...
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Fire Department Deputy Chief selected
April 22, 2026
Fire News
The Pittsburg Fire Department selected Matthew Claibourn as its new Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. Claibourn has recently started his new role with the fire department. Claibourn has spent...
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Early‑morning fire damages vacant home
April 21, 2026
Fire News
At 1:30 a.m. on April 21, the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a fire in the 400 block of West 7th Street. The initial crew arrived within four minutes of...
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Aberdeen residents visit Pittsburg
April 16, 2026
City Press Releases
The partnership between the City of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University, and the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce has led to major community development, drawing interest from Aberdeen, South Dakota (pop....
Read MoreEndangering a Child and Weapons Arrest
April 16, 2026
Police Department Press Release
On Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026, at approximately 08:40 AM, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department served a search warrant at a residence located in the 600 block...
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No injuries from fire on Woodland St.
April 14, 2026
Fire News
On April 14, at approximately 5 a.m., the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 612 N. Woodland in Pittsburg. There were two occupants, and neither was injured....
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Fire hydrant flushing, testing begins Monday
April 10, 2026
Fire News
Pittsburg Fire Department to begin flushing, testing fire hydrants on Monday Starting Monday, April 13, the City of Pittsburg Fire Department will test fire hydrants in neighborhoods across Pittsburg. It...
Read MoreRoad Closure: South Joplin St
April 10, 2026
Public Safety
Road Closure: South Joplin St, between South Quincy St and East Jackson St Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 13 through 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, southbound traffic...
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