The Morning Sun

02/21/2025

“There’s nothing to do,” is a phrase sometimes uttered in the area, but for many couples, Pittsburg is full of interesting experiences and people who make them special.

STORY: https://morningsun.net/stories/making-moments-count,178208

02/21/2025

Karenna Ge**er, a multiple-time all-state selection at 3A Halstead HS, is now Pittsburg State’s all-time leading rebounder. She has 839 career rebounds and counting. One of the best players in the country for D2 and will go down as a Gorilla great. The record was also done in four years without any extra eligibility. She is also averaging over 15 ppg for the Gorillas (24-2) who have won 15 in a row as one of the best teams in the country. photo: Pitt State Athletics

02/21/2025

From the Kansas Board of Regents:

Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Chair Carl Ice announced today that Rick Webb will serve as chair of the Pittsburg State University presidential search committee.

“The Board is thankful to Rick Webb for agreeing to chair the search for the next President of Pittsburg State,” said Chair Ice. “As an alumnus of the university, an experienced business leader and engaged member of the Pittsburg community, Rick brings the skills and dedication needed to lead the committee’s work of identifying candidates.”

Webb serves as the Executive Chairman of Watco LLC, a single-source transportation and supply chain services company with locations throughout North America and Australia. He is a graduate of Pittsburg State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics.

02/20/2025

The City of Pittsburg, with the help of the Meadowside Baptist Church and many volunteers, this week opened an emergency 24-hour warming center to shield those in need from the brutal elements, which can quickly cause frostbite or hypothermia.

STORY: https://morningsun.net/stories/cold-temps-bring-community-together,178147

02/20/2025

THIS JUST IN: Pets are awesome.

Drop your pet pics in the comments! 🐶🐶

02/19/2025

Stuck at home today? ❄️ This blizzard 🥶 has caused many businesses to close today. If you’re stuck at home, consider taking this snow day to support your favorite small businesses! You can shop their online store, or simply leave them a positive review on social media or Google! You can also take time to like, share, or follow them on social media. These small acts can make a dismal day like today feel a little less dreary. Stay warm, everyone!

02/19/2025

The road crews from the state, county, and cities are braving brutally cold temperatures and wind chills to keep the streets, roads, and highways clear.

As citizens, we often forget the amount of planning and logistics that goes into such an operation. Snowplows and graders need warmed up, trucks need loaded with salt and sand, and roads and streets need prioritized.

STORY: https://morningsun.net/stories/intrepid-crews,177731

02/18/2025

In coordinated news releases late Tuesday, Pittsburg State University and the Kansas Board of Regents announced that PSU President Dan Shipp will resign his leadership post at PSU to become the next president of Maryville University in St. Louis.

Shipp will continue to serve in his leadership role at Pitt State through May. On June 1, he’ll become the 11th President of Maryville University, replacing Mark Lombardi.

“It has been a genuine honor to lead Gorilla Nation as its 10th President for the past nearly three years,” said Shipp. “Our family has enjoyed every minute of our time in Southeast Kansas serving the many students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. Pittsburg and Pitt State are very special places, to be sure. I am extremely proud of the remarkable progress we have all made together.”

STORY: https://morningsun.net/stories/psu-president-to-leave-for-new-leadership-position,177743

02/18/2025

Dr. Dan Shipp is leaving Pittsburg State University to become president of Maryville University in St. Louis. The decision-making process for selecting the next PSU president will be facilitated by the Kansas Board of Regents.

After nearly three years, Dan Shipp is resigning from Pittsburg State University to become the next president of Maryville University. Read the full story: http://bit.ly/3EEXyMy.

02/17/2025

With tax season in full swing, eight volunteers are hard at work to make tax filing affordable for those who truly need it.

Last week the southeast Kansas AARP TaxAide program began offering free tax advice and assistance at locations in Pittsburg, Girard and Parsons.

In just over a week, District Coordinator Robert Backes said, they have helped roughly 100 people, and they are on track to help at least as many people as they did in 2024, which was more than 700.

STORY: https://morningsun.net/stories/volunteers-offer-free-tax-services,177092

02/17/2025

The Morning Sun office will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 18 and possibly Wednesday, Feb. 19 due to winter weather. We'll keep you updated as we see how this snow storm plays out. Stay safe out there!

02/17/2025

WINTER STORM SAFETY:

❄️ BEFORE:
• Check your emergency kit and replenish any items missing or in short supply.
• Review generator safety: NEVER run a generator in an enclosed space.
• Prepare for possible power outages

❄️ DURING:
• Stay indoors and wear layers of warm clothing.
• Check on relatives, neighbors, and friends, particularly if they are elderly or if they live alone.
• If you must drive during winter weather conditions, ensure you bring a fully charged cellphone, car charger and an emergency supplies kit in your car.

❄️ AFTER:
• Stay informed and pay attention to the information provided by local authorities.
• Avoid driving and other travel until conditions have improved.
• Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

02/16/2025

On Friday, the county commission announced that Quinton Parsons will be taking over from Rusty Akins as the new Emergency Management Director for Crawford County.

STORY: https://morningsun.net/stories/commissioners-announce-new-emd,177052

02/15/2025

Pittsburg Community Middle Schooler Cole Bartlow won the 2025 Crawford County Spelling Bee!

STORY: https://morningsun.net/stories/crawford-county-spelling-bee-held-friday,177054

02/14/2025

We break news. Not hearts.

Happy Valentine's Day!

02/13/2025

Eagle Picher will build a new manufacturing facility near the Pittsburg State campus.

The company already operates a facility in Pittsburg’s northeast industrial park that employs about 70 workers making thermal batteries. The company has plans to create a second shift that will add another dozen jobs to that facility in the near future.

STORY: https://morningsun.net/stories/regional-company-announces-pittsburg-expansion,176633

02/13/2025

Pittsburg City Manager Daron Hall was presented with the Sunflower Award by Mayor Dawn McNay during Tuesday night’s city commission meeting.

The award was bestowed on behalf of the Kansas Association of City and County Management for Hall’s efforts in working “with intergovernmental entities to advocate for legislation and policies for the betterment of the cities of Kansas.”

STORY: https://morningsun.net/stories/city-manager-receives-state-recognition,176635

02/12/2025

Valentine’s Day is the number one holiday for buying flowers, but do you ever wonder where they come from in the middle of February?

STORY: https://morningsun.net/stories/roses-still-reign,176416