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Investment Casting Institute instructor Russ Rosmait, very left, assists a course participant with dipping a scalding hot cast into cold water while several other participants behind break the mold off the cast during this year’s annual course at the Crossland Technology Center.

Investment Casting Institute returns to PSU

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Soon-to-be investment casting professionals from as far as Australia have spent the past eight days in Pittsburg, mainly on the campus of Pittsburg State University, … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 6/3/25

Fire Dept. stays busy, traffic stops increase for PD

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — While training new recruits, the Pittsburg Fire Department handled an increase in incidents last week. The Pittsburg Police Department also had a big spike in traffic stops. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 6/3/25

Conservation district lowers budget at a cost

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GIRARD, Kan. — Mark Lehman, Crawford County Conservation District chairperson, met with county commissioners at their regular meeting on Tuesday to discuss budget proposals. According to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 6/3/25

A “huge success”

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ARCADIA, Kan. —Even though Arcadia High School closed its doors at the end of the 1965 school year, the annual alumni banquet is still being held on Memorial Weekend. This year, the 2025 … more

Contributed | 6/3/25

Deanna Rae Miner was presented a quilt from Quilts of Valor on Saturday, May 24, at the Cherokee American Legion. Serving in the Navy from 1979 to 1983, Petty Officer Third Class Miner was stationed in Japan working as a quartermaster ordering parts and supplies.

A pair of Navy veterans receive Quilts of Valor

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6/3/25

Meals on Wheels

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of May 2025, 861 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Mercy Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special … more

Contributed | 6/3/25

From left, Brad Stefanoni, Andra Stefanoni, Bianca Alvarez, Dominic Stefanoni, Morgan Scott and Jessica Kohley pose one last time behind the counter at Root Coffeehouse May 31.

Hello, Goodbye

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Saturday was bittersweet for Root Coffeehouse owners, patrons and former baristas as community members shared memories and thanked Brad and Andra Stefanoni for providing a space for everyone. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 6/2/25

A pair of the new 2025 one-cent Lincoln pennies, one minted in Denver (right), denoted by the “D” just below the date, and the other in Philadelphia (left), which is plain.

Some pennies are popular, again

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — President Donald Trump ordered the discontinuation of the production of the one-cent coin in February, but about 140 million had already been created for circulation. In … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 6/2/25

Families gather at the Mulberry City Park on Saturday for a fishing derby sponsored by the city and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

Kids discover the joy of fishing on a summer evening

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MULBERRY, Kan. — More than 100 residents and neighbors flocked to Mulberry on Saturday evening for a family fishing derby at the City Park. Sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 6/2/25

SEK Kite Festival postponed

The SEK Kite Festival scheduled for Saturday, May 31 has been postponed until further notice due to flooding. more

Staff Reports / news@morning sun.net | 5/30/25

Firefighters climb to the second story of a burning building during a live fire training session Friday at Fire Station 3, 2303 S. Rouse Street in Pittsburg. This was the final training for two recruits before they officially became members of the Pittsburg Fire Department.

Fire Department trains new recruits

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Two new firefighters are set to join the Pittsburg Fire Department. After two weeks of hands-on and classroom academy training, Aaron Ruth and Rendan Russell completed their final exercise on Friday. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 5/30/25

The Wack is Back!

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum is turning up the creativity with the return of its summer tradition — Wacky Wednesdays! Through the month of June, … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/30/25

‘Color Our World’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — This year’s Summer Reading Program, “Color Our World,” has already kicked off at the Girard and Arma Public Library, offering children up to adults the … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/30/25

City of Walnut receives grant

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WALNUT, Kan. — The town of Walnut is one of 32 communities in Kansas that recently received grant funding from the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) earmarked for supporting small-scale … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/30/25

Chamber fundraiser seeks golfers, donations

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Area Chamber Foundation Golf Classic starts at 8 a.m. Friday, June 6, at Crestwood Country Club. Teams, donations and volunteers are still needed for the event. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 5/29/25

Crawford County Mental Health Center staff members prepare to cut the ribbon for the new Same Day Access Unit, located at 3101 North Michigan Street in Pittsburg. The new unit will allow new patients to receive services in a timely manner.

Same-Day Access opens new doors for patients

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Supporters, staff and community members gathered at 3101 N. Michigan Street Thursday afternoon to commemorate the grand opening of Crawford County Mental Health Center’s new Same Day Access unit. more

By Antjea Wolff / [email protected] | 5/29/25

Elementary students last year’s Nature Reach Session I dig through owl pellets in order to identify which small mammals the birds have been eaten. The workshops are hosted by Pittsburg State University's Nature Reach Program at the PSU Natural History Reserve. This year’s program returns June 12.

Find your happy place

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — It is that time of the year again. School is out, and the summer season is quickly approaching with several much-anticipated summer camps for kids returning to the … more

By Aaron Pyle / [email protected] | 5/29/25

CFSEK announces 2025 scholarship recipients

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has announced the recipients of the non-profit organization’s annual scholarships. Awarding $25 … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/29/25

Frontenac focuses on new library opening

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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Much of Wednesday night’s city council meeting was spent in executive session (35 minutes) with only about 12 minutes of open discussion that primarily focused on … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/29/25

Linda Scott’s legacy is reflected in the nationally-recognized speakers and the performing artists who regularly appear in the Linda & Lee Scott Performance Hall at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts.

PSU officials reflect on benefactor’s legacy

PITTSBURG - This week, officials at Pittsburg State University reflected on the impact that a former student and longtime benefactor has had on the campus and the community. Linda Scott died in … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/29/25