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Residential Burglary Arrest
November 4, 2025
Police Department Press Release
On Monday morning, November 3, 2025, at approximately 10:00 AM, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of W. Potlitzer...
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Downtown sees growth, revitalization
October 17, 2025
City Press Releases
Downtown Pittsburg is undergoing robust growth and revitalization, according to the latest Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Report by Dr. Michael Davisson of Pittsburg State University’s Kelce College of Business. One...
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Leadership Kansas visits southeast Kansas
October 15, 2025
City Press Releases
Participants from the 2025 Leadership Kansas class will be in Pittsburg and the surrounding area from Oct. 15 through Oct. 17. They will engage with local experts and community leaders...
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Ted Watts’ art exhibit runs through October
October 10, 2025
City Press Releases
Ted Watts began drawing characters from his favorite comics and of his fellow classmates when he was a child. At that time, little did he know that he would become...
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Mother & Daughter Date Night set for Oct. 25
October 8, 2025
City Press Releases
A special event for daughters and their mothers is set for Oct. 25 at Lincoln Center, located at 710 W. 9th St. in Pittsburg. The event, Sprinkles & Sparkles: Mother...
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Halloween Window Painting Contest
October 8, 2025
City Press Releases
Halloween Window Painting Contest is calling for artists. Last year, Downtown Pittsburg got into the Halloween Spirit by channeling its inner Doctor Frankenstein. It raised the age-old tradition of Halloween-themed...
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Bounces, Bites, and Movie Nights
October 8, 2025
City Press Releases
Pittsburg Parks & Recreation to host Bounces, Bites, and Movie Nights event Halloween is almost here, and the City of Pittsburg’s Parks and Recreation Department is ready to have some frightening...
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‘Doktor Kaboom!’ comes to Memorial Auditorium
October 7, 2025
City Press Releases
Actor and comedian David Epley will bring his science comedy stage show “Doktor Kaboom: Look Out! Science is Coming!” to Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium. The 60-minute show, with no intermission, will...
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Missy Scott selected as Finance Director
October 6, 2025
City Press Releases
The City of Pittsburg recently appointed Missy Scott as its new Financial Director, overseeing the city’s financial operations. Scott brings a wealth of experience to the position. Her career spans...
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Street Improvements Project Update
October 2, 2025
City Press Releases
Starting on Friday, Oct. 3, contractors will begin mill work on east Centennial Drive followed by asphalt paving next week once milling is complete. Residents of Random Estates are advised...
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