MULBERRY, Kan. — Growing up in Burgess, Mo., Steve Malcolm, known as “Lightnin’ Malcolm,” found a way to incorporate music into his life despite the obstacles that come with … more

As the sun rose over Pittsburg, Monday, a score of volunteers with the Avenue of Flags project carried on a longstanding tradition in Highland Park Cemetery. At the same time, others, with Sunflower Kiwanis, were working in residential neighborhoods. Their shared mission was to honor veterans by displaying the flag that they all served. more

Most are just teenagers themselves, but there’s a group of people who from this weekend until school starts in August, will be responsible for the safety and even the lives of thousands of young people. Lifeguards at the Pittsburg Aquatic Center finished their training, Thursday, in preparation for the opening of the pool this weekend and about 11 busy weeks of summer fun and sun. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Police Department executed two search warrants simultaneously Wednesday morning, May 22, at 8:30 a.m. at 906 E 13th Street and 1126 W 2nd Street in … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — According to the Pittsburg Police Department, officers were dispatched to Ascension Via Christi Hospital at 3:40 a.m. Friday morning in response to a medical emergency … more

A standalone photo in the May 24 edition of the Morning Sun, “Signed, sealed, delivered” incorrectly listed Aaron Pyle on the photo credit. The photo was provided from the Girard … more

ARMA, Kan. — The Arma City Council has scheduled a citywide spring cleanup from Monday, June 3, to Friday, June 7.   As a chance to dispose of unwanted items, the Arma Public Works … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Poppy season has returned once more.    Members of the American Legion Betty Lou Vilmer Post 394 camped inside Pittsburg’s Meadowbrook Mall and … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Every Memorial Day since 1972, volunteers have gathered at Highland Park Cemetary in Pittsburg in the early morning hours to raise 900 flags in honor of the community’s … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — In its final installment until the month of August, the Pittsburg Public Library’s (PPL) “Cup of Conversation” program hosted Crawford County Mental Health … more

LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — Six University of Kansas archeology students are getting their hands dirty this week as the begin excavating points of interest on the Bender homestead that were mapped … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg-based Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Little Balkans Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution awarded … more

ARMA, Kan. — Rescheduled to Tuesday due to a lack of quorum, the Arma City Council met Tuesday night to discuss a variety of topics from grants to water flow issues. One of the topics of … more

MULBERRY, Kan. —   A longstanding tradition, rich in history, will continue this weekend in the town of Mulberry. Alumni, family, and friends are expected to gather in the town of … more

GIRARD, Kan. — In a brief meeting on Tuesday, county commissioners discussed a possible survey concerning the construction of a wind farm west of Girard. At issue is who to include in the … more

FRONTENAC, Kan. — Demolition began on the old municipal court building on Monday morning. According to the general contractor Tri-State Construction, demo was not to start until Wednesday, but … more

GIRARD, Kan. — Following expressed maintenance concerns, the Girard City Council discussed its issues with upkeep at the Girard City Cemetery as Memorial Day approaches.     … more

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Anglers of all ages and ability levels are invited to take part in the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) yearly Free Fishing Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, … more