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The Crawford County Health Department on Tuesday announced that it will follow state-level officials and agencies in transitioning from a “pandemic” to an “endemic” response to COVID-19.
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4/6/22
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Two more large fights at a local youth home have resulted in several arrests
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By Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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4/5/22
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PSU launches new wildlife camp aimed at middle school-aged youth
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A new summer day camp aimed at middle school-aged youth, called Raptor Ambassador Camp, is planned for June 28 and 29.
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4/5/22
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Living up to its name
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As one of the poorest counties in Kansas, many residents of Crawford County have limited access to fresh, healthy food. Live Well Crawford County is a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing this problem and promoting healthy living in general.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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4/5/22
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Regents to vote Friday on next PSU president
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The Kansas Board of Regents has announced it will meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts to hold a vote to name the next president of Pittsburg State University.
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4/5/22
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More details on Baxter Springs shooting released
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In the wake of the March 26 hostage situation and shooting incident in Baxter Springs that left three people dead, the KBI provided additional information Monday on the preliminary findings of its investigation.
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4/5/22
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No serious injuries in four vehicle crash near McCune
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Four drivers were involved in a crash Friday afternoon near McCune, though none were seriously injured, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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4/5/22
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Meals on Wheels delivered 732 meals in March
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During the month of March 2022, 732 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg.
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4/5/22
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Go Blue SEK
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Since April is Child Abuse Prevention month, the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in Pittsburg hosted a community kick-off event on Saturday at Lincoln Park, called Go Blue SEK, as a way to spread abuse awareness.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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4/5/22
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A classroom on wheels will take students to George Washington Carver National Park
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By Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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4/2/22
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Register of deeds hopes to begin digitizing county records
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If a plan presented Friday is approved, Crawford County will soon take on the task of digitizing tens of thousands of pages of records.
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By Jonathan Riley / news@morningsun.net
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4/2/22
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Pittsburg Area Young Professionals host annual Kick Off
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The Pittsburg Area Young Professionals held their annual Kick Off event on Thursday evening at The Pitt, providing food, drinks, T-shirts and a game to play for those in attendance, and outlining some of their upcoming activities.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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4/2/22
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A celebration of Dr. Scott
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On Friday, faculty, students, alums, and community members gathered at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts to honor Dr. Scott and recognize his career.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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4/2/22
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Study abroad trips immerse PSU students in other cultures
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For French education major Claire Hurst, Paris is a long way from her small hometown of Cassville, Missouri, in the Ozarks — not just in terms of distance, but also in terms of size, population, and culture.
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4/1/22
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KDOT announces approved March bids
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The Kansas Department of Transportation announced approved March bids Thursday for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place March 16 in Topeka.
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4/1/22
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In 1975, Cambodian President Lon Nol resigned and fled into exile
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Today is Friday, April 1, the 91st day of 2022. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool’s Day.
Today’s Highlights in History:
On April 1, 1972, the first …
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4/1/22
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Pittsburg will participate in the 8th annual Earth Day ‘March for Parks’
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4/1/22
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Southern Star supports Greenbush Programs
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline employees recently presented a check for $750 from their corporate giving program to the Learning Tree Institute educational …
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4/1/22
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Gov. Laura Kelly and the KDHE on Thursday announced a transition to the next stage of the state’s response to COVID-19, “pivoting from emergency pandemic response to endemic normalcy.”
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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4/1/22
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Beekeepers to swarm Crawford County Historical Museum
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Whether you are a seasoned beekeeper, curious about keeping hives, or just want to buy some honey, the Beekeeping Swap Meet is the place to be this weekend.
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4/1/22
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