Art in all forms to explode in downtown Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Visual art, music, dancing, poetry, and more will blanket downtown once again for the Pittsburg ArtWalk this Friday.
From 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, patrons can …
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By Antjea Wolff / news@morningsun.net
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9/28/23
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Walk to End Alzheimer’s scheduled for Saturday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg residents are invited to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/27/23
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Rae + Kae expands to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A woman-owned Crawford County boutique has a new look andnew neighbors.
In September, Rae + Kae Boutique expanded its store to 203 N. Broadway in …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/27/23
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Bundle of love: Community baby shower held Tuesday
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Working their way around the various tables at Tuesday’s Crawford County Community Baby Shower, attendees had the opportunity to fill out a passport at each station for the opportunity to win various prizes for children.
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9/27/23
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Dining with Diabetes planned in Frontenac
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Kansas State Research and Extension Wildcat District is putting on a Dining with Diabetes program at the Frontenac United Methodist Church at 102 S. Cayuga. Dining with …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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9/27/23
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MHM to spotlight Croatian heritage
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners Hall Museum in Franklin is spotlighting Croatian heritage during their Fourth Quarter Special Exhibit beginning Oct. 2 and going through Dec. 23.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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9/27/23
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Pride in the park
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Pittsburg Kansas Pride held a picnic in Lincoln Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday to raise funds for next year’s Pride Fest during the third week of June.
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9/26/23
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Pickled Pete’s hosts fundraiser for donkey rescue
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Animal lovers gathered at Pickled Pete’s Bar and Grill in Frontenac Saturday night for a Paint-n-Sip fundraiser to help a local donkey rescue. When Tom and Deanna …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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9/26/23
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COLUMBUS, Kan. — The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) has announced that the Columbus Area Community Foundation (CACF) has become an official affiliate partner.
"We …
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Special to the Morning Sun / news@morningsun.net
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9/26/23
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Choir dinner returns to PSU
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A crowd of music lovers gathered just outside the Overman Student Center on the campus of Pittsburg State University Friday night in anticipation of this year’s choir …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/26/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Freeman Health System is expanding its preventive health services throughout Southeast Kansas by announcing comprehensive wellness visits for Medicare-aged residents that are …
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Special to the Morning Sun / news@morningsun.net
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9/26/23
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LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, and the Parsons Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred over the …
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Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net
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9/26/23
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McCune hosts 77th annual fall festival
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MCCUNE, Kan. — There were vendors, rides, animals, and fun this past weekend at the 77th annual McCune Fall Festival.
The festival was held from Friday through Sunday and was …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/26/23
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FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Kansas State Senator Bob Marshall passed on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at the age of 85. He is survived by three children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, a …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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County approves purchase; returns platted land
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Commission approved the Sheriff’s Office to borrow $98,285 for the purchase of two vehicles. Of the four bids received, Labette Bank was the lowest with …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — UCare, a leading independent, nonprofit health plan, recently announced a $25,000 grant to Inspire Health Foundation in support of their work promoting health careers among …
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Special to the Morning Sun / news@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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PPD, PFD hold free car seat checks for Child Passenger Safety Week
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — In honor of Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week, the Pittsburg Police (PPD) and Fire Departments (PFD) partnered to provide free car seat checks for the community.
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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Uplink holds ribbon cutting ceremony
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Uplink, a locally owned business based in Pittsburg, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at its facility located at 320 N. Locust St.
Uplink invited the …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The inaugural Global Fest event in September 2022 was so successful that the International Student Association (ISA), with the help of the Office of International Programs and …
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Special to the Morning Sun / news@morningsun.net
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9/22/23
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — Sean Adam Galloway, 46, of West Mineral, received a 14-month prison sentence earlier this week in Cherokee County District Court.
In September 2021, law enforcement …
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Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net
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9/22/23
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