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Cast members of “Ride the Cyclone” gather together for a microphone check and go through last minute adjustments before jumping into rehearsals Wednesday night.

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Triple Threat Threeatrics, a Pittsburg-based theatre company, is set to open its spring musical of “Ride the Cyclone,” which will run from Thursday to Saturday in … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/5/24

Pittsburg man arrested for assault, damage

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — A 25-year-old Pittsburg man was arrested Wednesday evening for felony aggravated assault and felony criminal damage, according to the Pittsburg Police Department (PPD). … more

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 4/5/24

Hannah Burnett, Pittsburg State University softball player, slides toward the base at the game against Nebraska-Kearney on March 29.

Dream come true

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Hannah Burnett always dreamed of playing college softball. Now, her dream has come true: She plays for Pittsburg State University while studying for a master's in business … more

Special to the Morning Sun / news@morningsun.net | 4/5/24

By noon, the bake sale was almost sold out!

Humane Society Bake Sale was "Paw"-sitively the Best!

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Last Saturday, the early morning brought delicious, homemade bake goods to the Meadowbrook Mall to help support the SEK Humane Society. The organization has a bake sale … more

By Char Strong / news@morningsun.net | 4/4/24

Inspire Health Foundation Executive Director Rebecca Turnbull asks eighth graders from Pittsburg Community Middle School whether they have family members who are nurses during an opening presentation at Wednesday’s science event held in the Freeman Auditorium within the John Parolo Education Center.

Inspire Health Foundation hosts PCMS students

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students in the eighth grade at Pittsburg Community Middle School (PCMS) attended the John Parolo Education Center on Wednesday to gain some insight into the healthcare … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/4/24

Pittsburg State University students grab their free shirts as part of Wednesday’s “Apple Day” celebration held in the front lawn of Russ Hall.

Partying like it’s 1907

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — One of Pittsburg State University’s oldest traditions returned to the campus on Wednesday. The annual Apple Day, commemorating a key moment in the founding of the … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/4/24

SEKCAP ‘curve ball’ straightened out

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GIRARD, Kan. — At the end of February, SEKCAP announced a partnership with Point Forward to provide childcare services at Washington School in Pittsburg. Point Forward has been renovating the … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/4/24

One dead in Crawford Co. crash

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Frontenac man is dead after a two-vehicle crash occurred in Crawford County Monday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash … more

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 4/3/24

Arma Council discusses city event, police reports

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ARMA, Kan. — Severe thunderstorms drenched Arma City Council members and city representatives while entering the Arma City Hall for Monday’s regular meeting, but that did not stop the … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/3/24

Staying safe from storms

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Severe weather moved over the Four States area on Tuesday evening and night, producing hail and wind damage. Tornado warnings were issued from Carthage, Missouri, all the way … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/3/24

The Center for Reading visited Root over the weekend to educate the community on of their wonderful resources. They offer evaluation, intervention, and advocacy services for all ages to help Reading difficulties.

Reading at Root

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4/3/24

Students get a close up look at what it takes to be a blacksmith at the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg. The museum often hosts events to take students and other visitors back in time for a glimpse of the past.

School Days is back!

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum has announced an upcoming School Days event exclusively for educators and their students, on Friday, April 26, from 8:30 a.m. to … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/3/24

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CORRECTION: Thursday’s PlanPitt150 was hosted by Root, not Toast, as was stated in the article. The city established a small committee in 2022 to begin planning and has set up Facebook and … more

4/2/24

Meal On Wheels

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of March 2024, 864 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Ascension Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. … more

Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net | 4/2/24

Kids 0-9 can participate in the annual Easter egg hunt. The staff makes sure the candy is appropriate for each age group.

An Egg-sellent Easter!

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Kids crowded the Lincoln Park ball fields for an egg-citing time getting their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny and searching for the prized Easter eggs filled with candy … more

By Char Strong / news@morninsun.net | 4/2/24

Firefighters conduct a decontamination drill after being exposed to simulated hazardous materials during a training exercise at Pittsburg State University last week.

Pittsburg Fire trains for WMD, HazMat

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Last week, the Pittsburg Fire Department hosted an intensive training session on the Pittsburg State campus with a specific focus on assessing the readiness and … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/2/24

Area children take a break from activities at Monday’s final Camp Now and Then event and enjoy their lunches while watching an episode of “Phineas and Ferb.”

Final ‘Camp Now and Then’ held Monday

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With the school year waning, and summer on the horizon, Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department (PPRD) held its final “Camp Now and Then” session for area … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/2/24

Eric Gudde, holding sign, stands with family, friends and community members following the completion of his first route as the local teacher ran 44 miles in 44 hours as part of an effort to fund and provide a water well with clean water for a village in Kenya.

44 miles later ...

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PITTSBURG Kan. — After months of anticipation and training, Frontenac High School/Junior High technology education teacher Eric Gudde celebrated his birthday by embarking on a running and … more

By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net | 4/2/24

U.S. Navy veteran Danielle Salazar of Columbus received her Quilt of Valor on March 23, 2024, for her service aboard the USS Blue Ridge as a Fireman.

Navy fireman receives Quilt of Valor

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COLUMBUS, Kan. — Columbus resident Danielle Salazar received a Quilt of Valor on March 23 for her service in the United States Navy from 2010-2011. Despite her short service, the Navy made a … more

By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net | 4/2/24

Local reporters nurture democracy

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Pick up any newspaper in any small town across the U.S. and you’ll read accounts of countless meetings: city councils and commissions, school boards, water boards, planning and zoning commissions, library boards and a myriad of governmental and quasi-governmental entities where American democracy takes place on a daily basis. more

By Ron Womble / rwomble@morningsun.net | 4/2/24