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PSU musicians to appear in PBS special
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A Pittsburg State University professor of music and graduate music student will be featured in a PBS special airing on Ozarks Public Television on Oct. 6 and 9.
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10/4/22
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Meals on Wheels reports September deliveries
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During the month of September 2022, 804 meals were delivered to the elderly and disabled in Pittsburg.
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10/4/22
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One teen killed, two injured in Barton County crash
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An 18-year-old was killed and two other teenagers injured in a crash in rural Barton County, Missouri, early Sunday morning, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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10/4/22
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Cato Days to celebrate Crawford County heritage
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Located just south of the Bourbon County line and a couple miles west of US-69 sits what remains of the historic town of Cato, Kansas. While few residents live in the area today, a group of dedicated people, many with personal ties to the town, have been working hard to keep the memories alive by sponsoring the annual Cato Days in November.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/4/22
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Pumpkin patch farms open to start fall season
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Fall is upon us, which means the pumpkin patches in the area are ripe and ready.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/4/22
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Chief: Busy weekend for Parsons PD exemplifies ‘broken system’
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The Parsons Police Department has announced several arrests over the weekend, with department leadership expressing frustration at the criminal justice system for its apparent inability to keep repeat offenders off the streets.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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10/4/22
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Tiki-themed mother-daughter event planned for Oct. 15
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The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department is calling all moms and daughters to participate in its “Tiki-Rific” Mother & Daughter Date Night event on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Lincoln Center.
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10/4/22
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Global Fest brings in hundreds of hungry patrons
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Over a dozen different countries attracted the attention of community members to a new event hosted by the International Student Association (ISA) at Pittsburg State University on Friday evening.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/4/22
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Pittsburg Beautiful announces October winners
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Pittsburg Beautiful is pleased to announce its October awards.
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10/1/22
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Local businessman turns 90
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Retired local businessman Richard Wood will celebrate his 90th birthday next weekend.
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10/1/22
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Side job brings joy to teacher’s life
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When you hear that Dana Michael is interested in Egyptology, you might be forgiven for thinking she was inspired by daring adventures excavating mummies from ancient pyramids, but she says she’s in it for the story, not for the adventure.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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10/1/22
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Riverton man sentenced to over 8 years for multiple cases
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37-year-old Adam C. Evans of Riverton was sentenced Thursday in Cherokee County District Court to 104 months in prison.
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10/1/22
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PSU to host ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ event for high school students
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On Oct. 8, the Pittsburg State University Office of Admission will host Rumble in the Jungle, an open-house event designed for high school students with college on their mind.
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10/1/22
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CCMHC gets an upgrade
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Michael Ehling, executive administrator for the Crawford County Mental Health Center (CCMHC), appeared before the Crawford County Commission on Friday to deliver good news.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/1/22
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Murder suspect released, charges dropped
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All charges against Dominik Short, a suspect in the May 13 fatal shooting of his mother, Stephanie Short, and the shooting of Velma Cubie, have been dropped by order of Judge Lori Bolton Fleming. A second suspect, James Hamilton, is still facing charges.
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10/1/22
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New Miners Hall exhibit focuses on Belgian heritage
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With a new season comes a new quarterly exhibit for Miners Hall Museum.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/1/22
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It’s party thyme
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The students and faculty of the biology department at Pittsburg State University celebrated the Sperry Herbarium’s recent upgrades with an open house in Hartman Hall at Pittsburg State University on Friday.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/1/22
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Man dies after being hit by truck while working near Independence
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An Independence man who worked for a trash hauling company was reportedly killed while collecting a trash bin when he was struck by a pickup truck on West Oak Street just west of Independence on Thursday morning.
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10/1/22
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PSU enrollment down overall, but up in key areas
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The Kansas Board of Regents released enrollment numbers for the state’s public higher education system Thursday, and following a statewide trend, Pittsburg State University’s enrollment was lower than last year’s.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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9/30/22
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Nominations open for Women of Distinction
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In preparation for the release of its 2023 Community Calendar, the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Women of Distinction.
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9/30/22
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