Local News - The Morning Sun

Event organizer Allen Childers laid out several coloring books for attendees at Wednesday’s Sketchjam event held at Root Coffeehouse, held from 4 to 6 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of the month.

Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — A relaxing and fun way for artists to get inspired, Sketchjam returned to Root Coffeehouse on Wednesday. The event, at which local artists bring their … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 3/22/24

Area Events

Exclusive subscriber content

Friday, March 22 Talking Heads Discussion Group The Talking Heads discussion group will meet at 9 a.m. every Friday morning at the Pittsburg Public Library at the corner of … more

3/22/24

Club Notes

Exclusive subscriber content

Saturday, March 23 Audio-Reader Pittsburg Audio-Reader Pittsburg meets from 2 to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Homer Cole Center to read to the visually impaired and print … more

3/22/24

This month's Pittsburg Public Library iCraft was decoupage journals. Patrons were given a journal and a choice of many beautiful art pictures and decorative elements for their journal Wednesday evening.

Creating eye-catching journals

Exclusive subscriber content

3/22/24

KOAM news anchor Tawnya Bach speaks to nearly a full house at the Cup o’ Conversation series sponsored by the Pittsburg Public Library, answering questions about her life and career in journalism.

From farm girl to news anchor

Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Born and raised in Jetmore, Kansas, north of Dodge City, KOAM news anchor Tawnya Bach wanted to be a journalist for as long as she can remember. Now living in Pittsburg, she … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 3/22/24

Area Events

Exclusive subscriber content

Thursday, March 21 Yoga with Mona Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and discount … more

3/21/24

Club Notes

Exclusive subscriber content

Thursday, March 21 Dementia Caregiver Support Group Offering the opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. Gatherings will take … more

3/21/24

First-time author Lee Ralph visits the Bender property near Cherryvale. The property is now owned by Bob Miller, who has been working with the University of Kansas to survey property, looking for remnants of building foundations and possibly unknown graves.

Benders revisited

Exclusive subscriber content

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Topeka-native and first-time author Lee Ralph will be in Independence on Friday, March 22, to promote his new book on the Bloody Benders. Unlike previous tomes, Ralph said … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 3/21/24

Prior to handing out their flowers and cards, high school students at St. Mary’s Colgan gathered for a group picture outside Meadowbrook Mall in south Pittsburg.

‘Smile, we appreciate you!’

Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — St. Mary’s Colgan High School students strolled through Meadowbrook Mall Wednesday morning, lifting spirits and sparking smiles to mall patrons. The students … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 3/21/24

Dr. Caileen Sylvester and Dr. Katherine Bolding discuss pediatric dentistry with high school girls during Wednesday’s career event that aimed to inform about health care careers.

Inspire Health hosts event for high school girls

Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Women involved in healthcare in a variety of ways spent Wednesday encouraging some area high school girls to consider opportunities in health care for themselves. … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 3/21/24

QR Code for donating to SVO’s trip to NYC and Washington, D.C. The trip is scheduled for mid-August and has space for ten PSU student veterans.

PSU veteran group plans trip to D.C.

Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at Pittsburg State University is planning a trip to Washington, D.C., and New York City for mid-August. The trip, brainchild of one of … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 3/21/24

Area Events

Exclusive subscriber content

Wednesday, March 20 Book Club Book Club meets at 1:00 pm at the Arma Public Library GPL Teen Time The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen … more

3/20/24

Club Notes

Exclusive subscriber content

Wednesday, March 20 Blanket Brigade Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the … more

3/20/24

Keeping Up to Code

Exclusive subscriber content

There are many misconceptions about city nuisance codes and their enforcement. People often wonder why others are allowed to keep their properties in such bad shape and point to problems with … more

By Jay Byers, Deputy City Manager | 3/20/24

Pittsburg State University students and faculty in the automotive technology department will soon have their hands on a New Holland Speedrower 220, courtesy of a donation from a college alumnus.

New equipment revealed at KTC

Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students in Pittsburg State University’s Department of Automotive Technology have a new piece of agricultural technology to learn on thanks to the generosity of a … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 3/20/24

Councilman Richard Kerley congratulates newly appointed Arma Police Department Sergeant John Moutz Jr. during Monday’s council meeting after an unanimous vote.

Arma City Council discusses library, promotions

Exclusive subscriber content

ARMA, Kan. — Arma Police Officer John Moutz Jr. was sworn in as sergeant at Monday night’s city council meeting. Moutz was sworn in by Arma City Secretary Bette Lessen, … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 3/20/24

Regent Janie Fletcher names Emijlle Hanks, an 8th grader at Girard, the winner of the American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Pittsburg on Monday night.

Hanks wins DAR essay contest

Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Each year, the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor the American History Essay Contest for all students in 5th through 8th grade who are enrolled in a public, … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 3/20/24

Harper Holmes, a freshman wrestler at Frontenac High School, poses with her family and Frontenac Mayor Steve Morrison after winning the state title in her weight class. Holmes is Frontenac’s first girls wrestling state champion.

Frontenac wrestler recognized by Frontenac City Council

Exclusive subscriber content

3/20/24

County dust up

Exclusive subscriber content

GIRARD, Kan. — Crawford County Commissioners met Tuesday with Dan and Brian Wullschleger, owners of Home City Grain, Inc. (HCG), about the dust control contract they were recently awarded. The … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 3/20/24

Multiple crashes occur over weekend

Exclusive subscriber content

PITTSBURG, Kan. — It was a busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend for the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) in southeast Kansas as two people were injured in crashes that occurred in Bourbon and … more

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 3/19/24