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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

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 4/23/24

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

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 4/23/24

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

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/23/24

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

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/23/24

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

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/23/24

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

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/23/24

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

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/23/24

Pack your swim trunks

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4/20/24

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

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/20/24

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

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/20/24

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

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/20/24

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

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/19/24

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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4/19/24

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

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/19/24

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

AP and Staff reports | 4/19/24

Weekend fundraiser to benefit SEMS student

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WEIR, Kan. — The Black Diamond Masonic Lodge of Weir is scheduled to host a benefit lunch this weekend for a 10-year-old Southeast Middle School student Eva Maxton. From 11 to 2 … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/19/24

Former teacher reaches out to help a student;

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Fate sometimes has a way of intervening when you least expect it. For Martin Dickinson, Fate took the form of a Morning Sun article about the Avenue of Flags needing to raise … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/18/24

Oceanus Hopkins Regent Janie Fletcher and Treasurer Lynne Erdman present Hanna Bailey with a DAR Good Citizen Award Certificate, pin and a $100 check at the DAR’s monthly meeting at Pittsburg State.

Girard senior awarded Good Citizen

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Pittsburg awarded the DAR Good Citizen Award to Hanna Bailey, a senior … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/18/24

PSU Irene Ransom Bradley School of Nursing Director/Professor Dr. Cheryl Giefer, Freeman Health System CEO Paula Baker, and Freeman Auxiliary Board President Kay Glendenning gather for a photo after Baker handed Giefer a $2,000 check courtesy of the Freeman Auxiliary.

PSU School of Nursing receives donation

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Eight representatives from area nursing schools gathered Wednesday afternoon, receiving a special $2,000 donation from the Freeman Auxiliary to boost training efforts. … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/18/24

Located in the main lobby of the Pittsburg Public Library, area residents can grab five seed packets per family at the library’s new ‘Seed Library’ program.

‘Take a seed, grow a garden’

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Starting this spring, the Pittsburg Public Library offers more resources for would-be gardeners than simply books. Announced on Tuesday, the PPL has launched its … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/18/24