Tag: community
Pittsburg Polar Plunge and Strut
March 1, 2018
General News
On Saturday, February 10, individuals plunged into an icy pool to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. Sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), and the City of...
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Outdoor Storm Warning Siren Test
February 26, 2018
City Press Releases
With the severe weather season quickly approaching, the City of Pittsburg will start monthly audio testing of its storm warning system to ensure the sirens are operational. The storm sirens...
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Everybody Plays receives $150,000 donation
February 26, 2018
City Press Releases
For more than a decade, the Everybody Plays committee has been working with the City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department to create an inclusive community play space for children...
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Jaycee Ballpark Gets a Facelift
February 22, 2018
City Press Releases
The grass outside might still be brown, but Jaycee Ballpark is sporting a new shade of vibrant green. Brand new synthetic turf was recently installed at the ball field, part...
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Kids help fire department receive pet oxygen masks
February 8, 2018
City Press Releases
On Wednesday, February 7, The Pittsburg Fire Department received a special delivery of pet oxygen masks to help animals on the scene of house fires and other emergencies. The masks...
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Studying Electricity for our Community – by Daron Hall
February 6, 2018
City Manager's Blog
“Kansas is a high-cost energy State, and that’s a problem.” – www.kansasenergyproblem.com It’s no secret that electricity is expensive. Communities across Kansas are feeling the economic strain of rising energy...
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Travis Tritt to perform at the Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium
January 26, 2018
Memorial Auditorium
CMA and Grammy-award-winning country artist Travis Tritt is scheduled to play 8:00 pm Friday, February 2, at Pittsburg’s Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center. The multi-platinum artist will perform in an...
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Public Safety: A Coordinated Effort | by Daron Hall
January 23, 2018
City Manager's Blog
The Concern Sometimes solutions to our problems can only be found by working together. As political and financial considerations arise, identifying win-win solutions becomes increasingly difficult. Such is the case...
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Pittsburg Police Department 2018 Citizens’ Academy
January 10, 2018
City Press Releases
The Pittsburg Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 11th Annual Citizens’ Academy. The academy is designed to help citizens understand the inner workings of their local police department. The...
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Cowley County community group visits Pittsburg
January 9, 2018
General News
Representatives from Cowley County, Kansas, visited Pittsburg on Friday, January 5, to learn how city leaders and community organizations are addressing homelessness in Pittsburg and southeast Kansas. A group, called...
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