Items stolen from local non-profit organization
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the weekend, the storage unit for a local non-profit organization had been broken into, stealing loads of items.
In addition, the perpetrator(s) took the items weeks …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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7/13/23
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University announces leadership changes
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Officials have announced several key leadership changes at Pittsburg State University this summer. Shawna Witherspoon has been appointed interim director of the Bicknell …
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7/13/23
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WEBB CITY, Mo. — Ivy Christine Simpson, 25, of Webb City, Missouri, was sentenced to over three years imprisonment last week.
The 38-month sentence came after Simpson pled guilty to aggravated …
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7/12/23
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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. — Charles L. Amos, 61, homeless, was captured just before midnight on July 9, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Amos was being sought by Cherokee County Kansas Sheriff's …
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7/12/23
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USD 250 BOE begins new school year
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — While the students haven’t started the new school year, the USD 250 Board of Education has. Monday night’s meeting saw a small reorganization within the board as Rusty Akins …
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By Dustin Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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7/12/23
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Multi-purpose courts finished in Arma
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ARMA, Kan. — After months of planning and development, pickleball and tennis aficionados of the Arma, Franklin, Mulberry, and Arcadia areas officially have a place to play their respective sport …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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7/12/23
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Soldiers host Eagle Rising Challenge at Pitt State
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Late Sunday morning, during their regular drill weekend, the soldiers of the 1011th Quartermaster Company, US Army Reserve, hosted the Eagle Rising Challenge at Pittsburg State …
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By Dustin Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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7/11/23
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Run to Walk Program in its second year at Joplin VA
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — For the second year, the Veterans Administration clinic in Joplin is sponsoring its Run to Walk Program. The brainchild of Dr. Jenifer Webb, the program is designed to get …
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7/11/23
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CHERRYVALE, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office are conducting an investigation into the death of a male from Cherryvale. The preliminary …
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7/11/23
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Area celebrates Frontenac Mining Days
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The aroma of food and an action-packed schedule filled downtown Frontenac with hundreds of visitors for the 2023 Frontenac Mining Days celebration.
Area residents and …
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7/11/23
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — During the month of June, 568 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg. Via Christi Hospital Nutritional Services prepares the meals. Special diets are …
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7/11/23
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Up, Up and Away! Frontenac Mining Days begins
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Frontenac Mining Days kicked off on Thursday night.
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7/8/23
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Pittsburg Arts Council holds regional meetup
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Months before the 2023 Kansas Arts Council Symposium, Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) coordinated several regional meetups across the state for arts organizations and artists to have a chance to connect.
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7/8/23
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Fentanyl crisis creeping closer
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GIRARD, Kan. — Crawford County Sheriff Danny Smith appeared before the Crawford County Commission on Friday to summarize his department’s efforts to curb the growing usage of fentanyl across the …
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7/8/23
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Healthcare career-themed summer camp begins July 10
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students will learn about different health careers and participate in hands-on activities at the upcoming Inspire Health Academy and Inspire Health Kids Camp.
Inspire …
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7/8/23
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PCMS remodel nears completion
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7/8/23
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Watco celebrates 40 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Watco recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Starting out as a simple switching operation in Louisiana in 1983, the company has grown to nearly 5,000 employees across North …
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7/7/23
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Dream Flights visits Pittsburg
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Four southeast Kansas veterans got to hop a 20-minute ride around Pittsburg Thursday morning in a vintage World War II trainer aircraft. The Steersman PT-17 was the first …
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7/7/23
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TOPEKA, Kan. — Motorists traveling along US-69 will now see increased traffic safety messaging and new signage as part of the Safety Corridor Pilot Program. The Safety Corridor Pilot Program is a …
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7/6/23
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‘We’ve got your back’
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — The Frontenac Mining Days is returning this weekend.
The annual event is a four-day festival that takes place from Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9, celebrating Frontenac's Heritage and Homecoming.
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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7/6/23
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