Thursday, February 29   Al-Anon    Al-Anon meetings are now hybrid. The in-person gathering every Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal, 306 W. Euclid, can be … more

Wednesday, February 28   GPL Teen Time   The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — On the agenda for Tuesday night’s city commission meeting in Pittsburg, commissioners were asked to consider a $6,003.49 reimbursement to Wesley House for operating … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Throughout Wednesday morning, 17 students from Frontenac and St. Mary’s Colgan High School were present to compete at the Crawford County Youth Entrepreneurship … more

CHICOPEE, Kan. — The U.S. 69 Association hosted Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed at a luncheon at Crestwood Country Club in Chicopee on Tuesday. Reed, who began … more

When she talks to teacher candidates, Julie Crum, superintendent in Lakin USD 215, emphasizes the community of 2,200. “I showcase the community,” Crum said. “It’s peaceful, there’s almost no crime,” she said. “We don’t even have a stoplight. And if you want things like a Walmart, we’re only 25 minutes from Garden City.” Crum, with school board member and local veterinarian Kyle Berning, represented their school district at Pittsburg State University’s Teacher Interview Day on Tuesday. They made the 400-mile, six-and-a-half-hour journey to join about 75 other districts from Kansas and Missouri who are looking to fill teaching positions from an unusually shallow pool of applicants. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Warm weather and a breeze – pretty good weather for golf and ideal for the groundbreaking of the new mini golf facility at Four Oaks Golf Course. City officials, … more

GIRARD, Kan. — Following numerous discussions at its last two meetings, the Girard City Council approved opening Crawford Hills Municipal Golf Course to the public starting Friday, March … more

Wednesday, February 28   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

Wednesday, February 28   GPL Teen Time   The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen night for grades 6th through 12th from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Attendees will … more

GIRARD, Kan. — During Tuesday’s county commission meeting, commissioners checked in with local childcare providers who received substantial funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Democratic hopefuls gathered for state office gather at the home of Crawford County Democratic Chair Emily Walters on Saturday night to raise campaign funds and energize the … more

Tuesday, February 27   Arma American Legion Bingo   Every Tuesday the Arma American Legion will have bingo at 512 E. Main Street in Arma. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at … more

Tuesday, February 27   Pittsburg Noon Rotary    Pittsburg Noon Rotary meets at noon on Tuesdays at Via Christi Hospital.  Ask a Rotarian or visit the group's Facebook … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Continuing its celebration of Black History Month, the Black Student Association at Pittsburg State University held its final event for February on Monday with “Love … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Beginning Monday, Feb. 26, the Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) will join other police departments in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in increasing enforcement around high … more

Friends of Pittsburg High School gathered at Crestwood Country Club on Friday to help raise scholarship funds for PHS graduates. more

Recently, the Morning Sun received news that the Joplin Globe, where the Sun and a number of other area newspapers are printed, would cease its printing operation in Joplin after March 2 and will begin having their papers printed in Tulsa. more