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Missouri woman sentenced In Cherokee County burglary case

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Lacy Gunter, 36, of Verona, Missouri, was sentenced to prison earlier this month after failing to comply with the terms of probation stemming from a 2018 case, where Gunter pled guilty to … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/13/23

Pittsburg brothers Simon, Ryan, and Aaron Higginbotham all are on track to become doctors. Simon and Ryan, who graduated from Pittsburg State University's Biology Pre-Med program, are in med school at KUMC. Aaron will graduate on Saturday morning from Pitt State and head to KUMC this fall.

Three Pittsburg brothers follow in dad’s footsteps to become doctors

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PITTSBURG, Kan. – If all goes well, by the end of this decade three Pittsburg brothers will b e doctors, following in the footsteps of their dad, also a doctor — and all … more

By Andra Stefanoni / Special to The Morning Sun | 5/13/23

This year’s recipients of Skubitz Foundation grants include Father Derek Thome of the St. Pius X Catholic Student Center at Pittsburg State; Toby Book, Director of Pittsburg Parks and Recreation; Becky Leek, whose huband, Joe, has been vital to raising funds for Parks and Rec; Ron Scripsick of Point Forward; and Joe Dellasega.

Skubitz Foundation awards over $50,000

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In a quiet and simple ceremony at BMO Bank on Thursday, three local projects were awarded a combined total of $53,600 from the Skubitz Foundation. The recipients plan to use the … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/13/23

Dan Shipp, president of Pittsburg State University, will ride his bike across Kansas for 12 days beginning Monday, May 15 in an effort to raise money for student scholarships at PSU.

Hitting the road: PSU president to start biking across Kansas Monday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Dan Shipp, president of Pittsburg State University, will embark on a 12-day bike ride across the state of Kansas Monday, May 15 as part of the “Dan Bikes Kansas” fundraising … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/13/23

County hears about new wrinkle in KDOT bypass

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GIRARD, Kan. — Crawford County resident Dan Muter brought new information to the commissioners on Friday concerning the official position of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) plans … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/13/23

Four State Farm Show Road Closures

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From Monday, May 15 until Monday, May 22, the city will temporarily close the following roads for activities related to the Four State Farm Show. South Homer Street between East … more

Staff Reports / [email protected] | 5/12/23

The Pitt State Baja Team stand outside the Kansas Technology Center.

Building back a Baja team helps students prep for careers

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — When it comes to competing in a national Baja race, it’s about much more than crossing the finish line first. It’s about what you learn from the process, say the leaders of … more

By Andra Stefanoni / Special to The Morning Sun | 5/12/23

A retirement reception was held Tuesday, May 9 at Pittsburg State University for Professor Virginia Rider, who taught and advised the pre-med and pre-veterinary programs in the Biology Department since 2000 and led the department as chair for several years. In addition to colleagues and current students, several area doctors were in attendance, having been taught by or advised by her, and spoke of her influence on them. In her time at PSU, Rider won the Ingram's Magazine Icons of Education Award, the Robert K. Ratzlaff Outstanding Faculty Award, and served as campus coordinator for K-INBRE undergraduate research, which earned her the first Sydney A. McNairy Jr. Award through the National Institutes of Health. But the biggest reward, Rider said, was seeing former students go on to become successful in medicine.

Rider recognized at retirement reception

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5/12/23

As part of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Pittsburg State University held a celebration.Tuesday for the three winners of the student-led Outstanding Faculty Award. COURTESY PHOTO / PSU

PSU announces Outstanding Faculty Award recipients

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As part of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Pittsburg State University held a celebration Tuesday, May 9 for the three winners of the student-led Outstanding Faculty Award: Joe Levens, … more

5/11/23

Students at Pittsburg State University won 12 awards in this year's state competition by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters during a ceremony May 2 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

Pitt State media production students win 12 statewide awards

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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Media Production students at Pittsburg State University captured 12 awards in this year’s state competition by the Kansas Association … more

By Andra Stefanoni / Special to The Morning Sun | 5/11/23

KDOT comes to Pittsburg city commission

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — As part of their tour of the Crawford County Corridor, Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) officials appeared at the Pittsburg City Commission meeting on Tuesday. KDOT has … more

By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected] | 5/11/23

Free summer meals available to children in Girard

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GIRARD, Kan. — The Kansas Food Bank and the Girard Public Library will once again partner to provide summer meals for children as part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be … more