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In celebration of our amazing teachers
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Teachers are some of the most influential people in a child’s life. For Teacher Appreciation Week, The Morning Sun is highlighting some of the many educators in Crawford County who are shaping future citizens of the world. Each day this week, the paper will feature four teachers from area schools.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/7/25
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Calls for service, reports increase for PD and Sheriff
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Police Department and Crawford County Sheriff’s Office experienced a rise in calls for service and reports while the Pittsburg Fire Department’s decreased.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/7/25
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Students make community impact
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The social work program at Pittsburg State University had its biannual exhibition of community projects earlier this week on the second floor of Russ Hall. The event showcases …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/7/25
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Arma Council talks police
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ARMA, Kan. — Arma Assistant Chief of Police Jesse Snider was a little late to Monday night’s city council meeting. He addressed the council to explain why.
“I just …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/7/25
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EDAC considers Progressive expansion, cigar shop
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Deputy City Manager Jay Byers started off Wednesday’s meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) with a status report on the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/7/25
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Pittsburg mother deported to Guatemala
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Just two weeks following her arrest, Rosmery Alvarado of Pittsburg has been deported to Guatemala.
The deportation follows Alvarado’s arrest on …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/7/25
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‘Their story becomes part of our story’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From meat straight from their ranch to Ernesto’s salsa, Ben and Tamara Simon are committed to providing Kansas and regionally made products to the community. The food items in their store are made by small businesses, which the duo believes is important to not only the people but also the local economy.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/6/25
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In celebration of our amazing teachers
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Teachers are some of the most influential people in a child’s life. For Teacher Appreciation Week, The Morning Sun is highlighting some of the many educators in Crawford County who are shaping future citizens of the world. Each day this week, the paper will feature four teachers from area schools.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/6/25
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A reminder from the County Treasurer
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GIRARD, Kan. — The Crawford County Treasurer’s Office would like to remind Crawford County taxpayers that the second half of 2024 real estate and personal property taxes must be paid by …
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Joe Grisolano, Crawford County Treasurer
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5/6/25
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County grant updates
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GIRARD, Kan. — At Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Crawford County Commission, County Grant Writer Gus Brunetti briefed the commissioners on the status of on-going grants the county has …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/6/25
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Interlocal celebrates staff milestones
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Administrators, school board members, staff and families of the Southeast Kansas Interlocal 637 came together at the Frisco Event Center Monday night to recognize staff …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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5/6/25
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Four State Farm Show returns Friday
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — From farm machinery to construction equipment to livestock handling, if it has to do with agriculture, it will be on display at the annual Four State Farm Show, which returns …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/6/25
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Two Crawford County residents were sentenced Monday for a 2023 fentanyl case that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Kooper Campiti.
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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5/6/25
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Officers seek suspect in Frontenac drive-by shooting
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — Police are searching for a suspect following a drive-by shooting Sunday night in Frontenac.
According to the Frontenac Police Department (FPD), deputies from …
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Staff Reports / [email protected]
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5/6/25
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Fifth time is the charm
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Saturday proved to be serendipitous in terms of weather and venue for the Rotary Rocks Out Hunger event. The community showed their support, and the Rotarians raised $4,700 for The Lord’s Diner, which was double funds collected in years past.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/5/25
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In celebration of our amazing teachers
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Teachers are some of the most influential people in a child’s life. For Teacher Appreciation Week, The Morning Sun is highlighting some of the many educators in Crawford County who are shaping future citizens of the world. Each day this week, the paper will feature four teachers from area schools.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/5/25
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For little league players, summer evenings and weekends are filled with sounds of baseballs cracking against bats and cheers from coaches, teammates and parents.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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5/5/25
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Arrest made in Saturday stabbing
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On Sunday, the Pittsburg Police Department reported that they had made an arrest in connection with an aggravated battery/assault incident that occurred on Saturday.
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Staff reports
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5/5/25
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Race draws big crowd to Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Hundreds of cyclists from across the Four-State area and beyond took over the streets and gravel roads of Crawford and Cherokee County on Saturday with the return of …
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By Aaron Pyle / [email protected]
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5/5/25
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OK Kids Day a big hit
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