Death investigation in Wilson County
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office are conducting a death investigation after human remains were found Thursday evening in rural Wilson County.
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3/18/23
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On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas is receiving a $1 million, one-year federal planning grant to support the transition of Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) to become Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) capable of treating mental health and substance abuse crises through integrated physical-behavioral care.
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3/18/23
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County catches spring fever
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The spring-cleaning bug seems to making its rounds in Crawford County. Since the beginning of the year, the county and a few city governments are planning county- or city-wide clean-up initiatives. And it is all spontaneous.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/18/23
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Bags to Riches
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For the first time since early 2020, the Safehouse Crisis Center will hold its annual Bags to Riches fundraiser in-person on Tuesday, March 21.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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3/18/23
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Jones’ journey
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For many people, retirement means stepping back from a hard-working job to take it easy. This is not the case for Beulah resident Cleo Jones. At the end of February, Cleo retired from Heritage Tractor, formerly O’Malley Implement, in Pittsburg after 49 years only to continue to farm his 50 acres, raise cattle, and work part-time for Westhoff Machinery.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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3/18/23
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On Thursday, Governor Laura Kelly was joined by Kansas legislative leaders of both parties – Senate President Ty Masterson, Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins, Senate Minority Leader Dinah Sykes, and House Minority Leader Vic Miller – in signing a letter that calls on Congress to increase federal funding for special education services.
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3/17/23
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Pittsburg names new Finance Director
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The City of Pittsburg has hired Ronda Shelton to serve as the city’s new Director of Finance. Shelton started her new role with the city on Monday, March 13.
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3/17/23
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Wesley House addresses the ‘hunger cliff’
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Due to the decrease in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the Wesley House is preparing to see an increase in individuals and families looking to its food pantry.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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3/17/23
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Fort Scott NHS hosts lecturer on colonialism in Kansas
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Historian Tai Edwards, PhD. and director of the Kansas Studies Institute at Johnson County Community College, will be presenting a one-hour program at the Fort Scott National Historic Site on Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m. The presentation will be held in the park theater on the top floor of the Infantry Barracks on the fort grounds.
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3/17/23
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PHS students offer to ‘Egg Your Yard’
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The Pittsburg High School Drama Club will be offering a special “Egg Your Yard” fundraiser for Pittsburg community members for Easter.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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3/17/23
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Galena Police Department have identified the remains of a man found on Monday, Feb. 27, in a field in Galena.
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3/17/23
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Local museum needs volunteers
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Housed in an Episcopal church dating back to 1888, the Girard History Museum contains several artifacts about the town’s unique history. Terri Harley, president of the Friends of Historic Girard, said the museum is undergoing some upgrades and remodeling, including adding badly needed office space.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/16/23
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Wesley House Food Pantry provides for community
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With the help of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and grocery stores in the area, the Wesley House continues to supply sustenance to those in need in Crawford County.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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3/16/23
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Red dirt country to rock Frontenac this weekend
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To entertain community members this weekend, Pickled Pete’s Bar and Grill will be featuring a performance by the Subject 2 Change Band, a red dirt, alternative country band.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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3/16/23
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Litter puts commissioner in bad moody
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For months, Commissioner Tom Moody’s personal pet peeve has been the copious amounts of trash lining the ditches along US-69. Over the weekend, Moody decided to take matters into his own hands and clean it up himself.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/15/23
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SEKR treasurer gives update to county commission
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Southeast Kansas Recycling (SEKR) Treasurer Gene Vogler updated the county commissioners, Tuesday, on the current standing of the recycling center on South Joplin Street.
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3/15/23
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Kelce releases 2022 Economic Summary
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The Kelce College of Business at Pittsburg State has released the final economic numbers for 2022. According to the report, authored by Dr. Michael Davidsson, the local economy is healthy with all economic indicators significantly improving in 2022.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/15/23
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SEK Humane Society to provide free vaccines
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The SEK Humane Society announced on Tuesday that their organization in conjunction with Petco Love, and Broadway Animal Hosptial will be hosting a free pet vaccine clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday March 24.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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3/15/23
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Art and Found
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On Sunday, Local artist Gentry Warren participated in International Art and Found Day by leaving pieces of his artwork around Pittsburg for residents to find.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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3/15/23
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Local Karate School Competes at Tournament
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Members of the Japan Karate-do Genbu-Kai of Pittsburg, Kansas, participated in the Kansas Seibukan Karate tournament in Wichita, on Saturday, March 11. Over 85 participants represented Wichita, Valley Center, and Pittsburg.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/14/23
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