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Urban exodus; county ponders rural resurgence
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GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioners discussed improvements to the smaller and unincorporated communities in the county on Tuesday. Commissioner Bruce Blair forwarded a request from Walnut to … more
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A Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) athlete from the Southeast Region tosses a softball during one of the many competitions held at Tuesday’s SOKS Youth Track and Field Competition held at Plaster Center, which featured hundreds of area athletes and volunteers.
SOKS Southeast Regional Youth Track and Field held at Plaster Center
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In years past, Special Olympics Kansas (SOKS) has held its annual Southeast Regional Youth Track and Field event at Carnie Smith Stadium, however, this year’s event … more
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Sixth graders from county schools work together to place a rocket into a box, using teamwork and leadership skills at Tuesday’s Youth Leadership Program graduation held at Memorial Auditorium.
Area sixth graders graduate from Youth Leadership Program
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Hundreds of Crawford County sixth graders gathered at Pittsburg’s Memorial Auditorium, Tuesday, to celebrate their graduation of the Crawford County Youth Leadership … more
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Jeffrey Fischer, the new KDOT Area Four Engineer based in Pittsburg.
County meets new KDOT engineer
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GIRARD, Kan. — Jeff Fischer is the new area engineer from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), and he is “here to help.” Fischer, a resident of Fort Scott and former … more
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Names and Numbers President Todd McKnight
Names & Numbers marks 50 years
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On Friday, a Pittsburg business will celebrate 50 years, and while they are proud of the accomplishments of the past five decades, their focus is definitely on the future. Names & Numbers will host an open house to mark the company’s 50th birthday from 12-2 p.m. at their office at 1225 E. Centennial Drive in Pittsburg. A light lunch will be served. more
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Woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Crawford Co.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Ann Marie Edgett, 53, of Pittsburg, died in a single-car, rollover crash along K-3 Saturday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the crash occurred … more
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Physicals scheduled for area schools
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Girard Medical Center (GMC), in partnership with several area schools, is providing free sports physical examinations for Frontenac, Girard, Uniontown, Northeast, and … more
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Guest speaker and former imprisoned male David Garlock spoke to staff and students at Pittsburg State University at the Overman Student Center to discuss “How to Dismantle the Trauma-to-Prison Pipeline?”
Tilford Lunch and Learn held Monday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students and staff filled the PSU Overman Student Center’s Governor’s Room, Monday afternoon, to join in a conversation with the formerly incarcerated criminal … more
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Bart Taylor, aka Will Rogers, demonstrates rope tricks at the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg during Cowboy Days.
Step into the Wild West
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum will host its annual Cowboy Days event on April 26th and 27th at the Crawford County Historical Museum. This event is designed to … more
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KanREN names Byers to Board of Directors;
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg Deputy City Manager Jay Byers has recently been selected to serve as the Local Government Representative on the KanREN Board of Directors. KanREN, the Kansas … more
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Local dojo celebrates 47 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan.   — What started in 1977 with a group of Pittsburg State students is now celebrating 47 years in the community with an invitational tournament at the St. Mary’s … more
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PPD notifies residents of dog tags, Drug Take Back Day
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) is following up last week’s Animal Control Appreciation Week with a reminder that dog tags are now available. According to the … more
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Announced Thursday afternoon by the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department (PPRD), the Pittsburg Aquatic Center is scheduled to open on Friday, May 24. The Aquatic Center opens at 1 p.m., while the Splash Pad opens at 11 a.m. Season passes are on sale at Lincoln Center for $50. All parties must additionally be present for a picture when purchasing a season pass. Additionally, the sign-up for swim lessons/lazy river challenge opens on Wednesday, May 1.
Pack your swim trunks
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Three generations of teachers 
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Former Pittsburg residents Al Ortolani, Melissa Fite Johnson, and Megan Munger will take part in “Teacher-Student-Teacher,” a celebration of poetry and teachers, … more
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Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves announced his departure late Friday afternoon on Facebook following 25 years of service to the citizens of Cherokee County.
Cherokee Co. Sheriff announces departure
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — Following 25 years of serving the citizens of Cherokee County, Sheriff David Groves announced his departure from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office through a … more
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Among the various workshops and presentations during the conference was a Q&A about how the media and commissioners can develop professional relationships and work together to better inform their communities. Among the panelists were local journalists Ron Womble, news editor for the Morning Sun, and Tawnya Back, news anchor and producer for KOAM/Fox14 TV News.
Visiting commissioners impressed with Crawford County
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GIRARD, Kan. — County Commissioner Carl Wood said he enjoyed attending the recent Kansas County Commissioner Association Conference at Kansas Crossing this past week, adding that he learned a … more
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The Morning Sun General Manager Justin Crain was the featured guest for a Cup o’ Conversation at the Pittsburg Public Library. Crain discussed the challenges of running a print newspaper in the digital age, how he came to be GM, and his vision for the future of The Morning Sun.
‘We do it for the community.’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Morning Sun General Manager Justin Crain was invited to a Cup o’ Conversation at the Pittsburg Public Library to talk about his role in revitalizing and running the … more
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Courtesy of Live Well Crawford County, featuring several employees from the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Girard residents could participate in a free laundry service at The Laundry Basket near the Girard Square throughout Thursday morning and afternoon. With a limit of 10 loads per family, attendees brought their clothes/bedding and were provided quarters, soap, and dryer sheets. For more information on future free laundry service events, call 620-704-0019.
Free laundry service provided in Girard on Thursday
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An empty stage awaits the actors in the Pittsburg State University Theatre program. The students, joined by some alumni, will stage several performances of “Dial M for Murder” from Thursday to Sunday in the Dotty and Bill Miller Theater at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, located at 1711 S. Homer St.
PSU Theatre to present ‘Dial M for Murder’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From “Animal Farm” to “Blithe Spirit,” the Pittsburg State University Theatre program has hosted several dazzling performances throughout the years. … more
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Students at PSU cross the campus on a blustery, rainy afternoon, Thursday.
PSU says new DEI policy won’t affect them
TOPEKA — State universities in Kansas are banned from requiring prospective students, potential hires and staffers seeking promotion to disclose their views on diversity initiatives under a … more
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