Not everyone is happy during the holidays. Christmas can be particularly difficult for those who’ve lost or are separated from loved ones or are struggling with health or mental health issues of their own, but just about anyone may experience periods of sadness during the season. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Each year, in what he dubs his “AG Tour,” Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach crisscrosses the state visiting county and city attorneys to discuss current … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Christmas is almost here and what better way to celebrate the holidays and promote downtown businesses than a decorating contest.   The Holiday Window Display Contest is a collaboration between the City of Pittsburg and the Downtown Advisory Board. Pittsburg Community Development Specialist Sarah Runyon said the board volunteers wanted to encourage downtown businesses to promote themselves and create festive displays for the holidays.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– The USD 250 Board of Education adopted a new student cell phone policy at its December 9 meeting. The new policy will go into effect on January 6, 2025, with the start … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – This Saturday, Dec. 14, the Pittsburg High School Drama Club is inviting children and families to its annual Breakfast with Santa event.   Starting at 9 a.m. … more

GIRARD, Kan. –– In a four-hour session with nearly 40 people in attendance, the Crawford County Commission discussed extending the moratorium on green energy development in the county. … more

Officials from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) were in Pittsburg, Tuesday, but they weren’t here to talk about the US-69 bypass or extending four-lane south to I-44. They were here to listen. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students in Pittsburg State University’s School of Construction Senior Project Class have built a new pavilion between the clubhouse and mini-golf course at Four Oaks … more

ARMA, Kan. — Among the many special Christmas programs scheduled in the coming days is the annual Arma Community Choir Christmas Cantata, which is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at … more

I hope you have enjoyed getting to know the people who work so hard each day to bring you the Morning Sun, both those who report and edit the news and those behind the scenes without whom the Morning Sun would not exist. more

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Budgets can be tight for parents of babies and toddlers.    Approximately one in two United States families struggle to meet their children’s diaper … more

SOUTH RADLEY, Kan. — A woman was found dead Saturday morning after a home caught fire in South Radley, approximately five miles northwest of Frontenac or nine miles southwest of … more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Christmas carols, cheering and the sound of bells filled passenger train cars Monday morning during the Watco Christmas Express train ride.   For more than 25 years, Watco has partnered with the Heart of the Heartlands Train Club to bring a little Christmas magic to first graders in Crawford County by taking them on a 5-mile train ride along with Santa and Mrs. Claus.   more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Pittsburg Ballet dancers of all ages will tell the classic story of “The Nutcracker” to life for the holiday season. Toy soldiers and sugar plums will come to life at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. Dec. 22 at Memorial Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at pittks.org/event.   more

GIRARD, Kan. — Food trucks could be making their way to Girard for the spring, summer, and fall seasons of 2025, following Monday’s Girard City Council meeting.    At a … more

GIRARD, Kan. –– The county commission convened for the first time in nearly two weeks on Friday morning, the last meeting being the Tuesday before the Thanksgiving holiday. Only two … more

Josh Letner spends many of his days in an ongoing battle to preserve community journalism in Pittsburg. Named publisher of the Morning Sun earlier this year, Josh took on a struggle that newspapers all across the nation are facing every day. And he’s doing it while continuing in his other job as adviser for student publications at Pittsburg State. more