Keesha Hervey

Oh Captain, My Captain Frontenac School District has a long history filled with amazing teachers. Sit down with any graduate from any year, and they’ll tell you about educators who touched their lives.

The bar was quiet, which was rare. Pickled Pete's is usually humming with some sort of chatter. However, today was Sunday. A day when the small-town bar and grill is usually closed to visitors. The...

PITTSBURG — John Kutz has been refurbishing buildings in Pittsburg for decades. He said he’s found all sorts things in old buildings, however, his newest project at 602 N. Broadway, has had several unexpected gems. The building will hold 12…

By Keesha Hervey/ The Morning Sun / khervey@morningsun.net PITTSBURG — Phil O’Malley is well known in Pittsburg for many reasons, usually for his success in business. However, the retirement party for O’Malley this Friday at O’Malley Implement…

PITTSBURG — Theft can be a big problem for any business. However, for one that relies heavily on donations, theft can result in loss of staff and programs. A reality that the Salvation Army in Pittsburg would like to avoid. They are seeking the…

PITTSBURG — A full house greeted members of the Pittsburg City Commission Tuesday as members of the public filled seats to give their thoughts on items on the agenda. Two items debated by the commission garnered the majority of the attention — a…

YALE — Stephen Hipfl is used to building things. As the owner of Hipfl Construction he’s no stranger to unique projects. However, his most recent project is a personal one. With the encouragement of his young daughter, Avery, Hipfl is opening a…

PITTSBURG — Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Davis visited Pittsburg Thursday for a roundtable discussion with medical professionals. Davis, a democrat from Lawrence is running for Congress in the second district, which Pittsburg…

PITTSBURG — For decades Watco Companies has been headed by Rick Webb. All that will be changing this July, as Webb steps down from his position as CEO, and into a new place as the executive chairman. The CEO position will be entrusted to Watco’s…

PITTSBURG — Few people can claim that a town has named an entire day after them. Even fewer get that honor while celebrating their 100th birthday in a building named after them. However, Jack Overman did Thursday when Pittsburg City Commissioner…

By Keesha Hervey / khervey@morningsun.net GIRARD — The Tuesday meeting of the Crawford County Commission saw a full house and hours of discussion fueled in part by a request for a change of zoning. Zoning Administrator Troy Graham, put forth a…

FRONTENAC — The City of Frontenac announced Tuesday that longtime member A.J. Menghini will retire and be replaced by David Hogard. Menghini has served on the council for nine years. “A. J. Menghini has provided the city with leadership from his…

PITTSBURG — Changes are coming soon to a longtime Pittsburg business. O’Malley Implement, owned by Phil O’Malley, will be purchased by Heritage Tractor later this summer. “I’ve been a dealer for 48 years,” O’Malley said “I’m 78 years old. It’s time…

ARMA — Mitch Huddleston’s wife Misty knew that when she married her husband, she was also marrying his love of firearms. “We’ve been married for 22 years, and his passion has always been guns,” she said. “I have a photo of him asleep ... in his…

PITTSBURG — Few things cause Kansans to pay attention more than a tornado warning. Long before Dorothy ever went to Oz, residents of Kansas knew to keep a weather eye on the sky when storms threaten. However, according to Crawford County Emergency…

By Keesha Hervey / khervey@morningsun.net PITTSBURG — While residents in Crawford County, may not see African lions or tigers roaming the plains, a bear or two may indeed be a possibility. A recent report from The Crawford County Sheriff’s office…

By Keesha Hervey / khervey@morningsun.net PITTSBURG — It’s no secret that Block 22 has been grabbing a lot of attention lately. Recently, another announcement about the project has again thrust it into the spotlight. This time it comes from the…

By Keesha Hervey / khervey@morningsun.net PITTSBURG — Alan Kirby is no stranger to the Pittsburg arts scene. As a long time artist and 12-year veteran of Artwalk, Kirby is used to entertaining the local masses with his work. However, on June 12,…

GIRARD — Accidents around machinery are common, but that does not make them any less devastating when they occur. A few weeks ago, one such accident took the leg of Girard business owner Jason Diskin from above the knee. Diskin, who remains in the…