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City of Pittsburg closes some public facilities, cancels events in response to coronavirus
March 16, 2020
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – In an abundance of public caution, the City of Pittsburg is taking several proactive steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), including closing...
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Vote for Pittsburg in the STRONGEST TOWN contest!
March 9, 2020
City Press Releases
While basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness, the City of Pittsburg is going head to head in a bracket-based competition of its own for the title of “Strongest...
Read MorePittsburg makes “Sweet Sixteen” in Strongest Town in America contest
March 6, 2020
City Press Releases
PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of Michael Fienen Photography PITTSBURG, KS – While basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness, the City of Pittsburg is going head to head in a...
Read MorePittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – Feb. 25, 2020
February 26, 2020
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – The following actions were taken at the Pittsburg City Commission meeting held on February 25, 2020: Public Input: Father Jerome Spexarth gave an invocation. Bill Strenth...
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Pittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – Feb. 11, 2020
February 13, 2020
City of Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, KS – The following actions were taken at the Pittsburg City Commission meeting held on February 11, 2020: Public Input: Pastor Jim Therrien from the Osage Church of...
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City seeks candidates for the Sustainability Advisory Committee
January 31, 2020
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – The City of Pittsburg is now accepting applications for an open position on the Sustainability Advisory Committee. Once appointed, the candidate will fill an unexpired term on...
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Pittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – Jan. 28, 2020
January 30, 2020
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – The following actions were taken at the Pittsburg City Commission meeting held on January 28, 2020: Public Input: Mark Chambers from the First United Methodist Church...
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2019 a breakthrough year for the Pittsburg Land Bank – by Quentin Holmes
January 28, 2020
Economic Development
So, what’s a Land Bank? When the Pittsburg Land Bank began in 2015, it had several goals; one of the most pressing goals was to take under-performing, blighted property and...
Read MorePittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – Jan. 14, 2020
January 15, 2020
City Press Releases
*UPDATED January 24, 2020* PITTSBURG, KS – The following actions were taken at the Pittsburg City Commission meeting held on January 14, 2020: Public Input: Pete Mayo from Ascension...
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Suspect arrested for attempted vehicle burglary
December 17, 2019
Police Department Press Release
On Monday night, December 16, 2019, at approximately 8:45 PM, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department were dispatched to Malibu Tanning Salon, located at 124 N. Broadway St.,...
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