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A Pittsburg man was arrested in Weir on Monday after he allegedly broke into a residence and law enforcement officers subsequently found him in possession of stolen property.
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12/21/22
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County renews contract with Chamber, CVB
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The Crawford County Commission voted Tuesday to renew its contract with the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the Crawford County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), better known as Explore Crawford County.
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12/21/22
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Ascension Via Christi to close two departments
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In addition to closing its Behavioral Health Department at the end of December, Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg will be also closing its Occupational Health Department at the end of January.
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12/21/22
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Winter weather forecast for Thursday
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Today is officially the first day of winter, and just in time for Christmas, snowy weather to match the season appears to be on its way.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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12/21/22
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One injured in two-car crash at Quincy and 69
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The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office released information Tuesday about a two-car injury accident that took place at approximately 7 p.m. last Thursday, Dec. 15, at the intersection of U.S. 69 and East Quincy Street.
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12/21/22
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Three southwestern Missouri men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a scheme to transport tens of thousands of stolen catalytic converters across state lines as part of a multi-million-dollar business.
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12/20/22
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A Chanute man serving with the Army National Guard was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for sexually exploiting an 11-year-old southwest Missouri victim to produce child pornography.
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12/20/22
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced Tuesday afternoon that it has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County.
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12/20/22
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CFSEK to match $10,000 in donations for emergency shelter
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With snow and dangerously cold weather expected to arrive in Pittsburg later this week, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas at Wesley House is continuing to work quickly to establish a temporary, 90-day emergency overnight shelter to protect Pittsburg’s most vulnerable homeless from the cold.
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12/20/22
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PAYP delivers over 100 bikes to area children
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The Pittsburg Area Young Professionals (PAYP) reached a milestone on Sunday with the delivery of 103 bicycles and helmets to area children with the help of 30 volunteers and several “sleighs.”
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12/20/22
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Stepping Up lays groundwork for new program
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Audra Goldsmith, senior policy director with the Council of State Government Justice Center, met with law enforcement, judicial officers, and mental health workers at the Crawford County Judicial Center in Pittsburg on Monday to introduce the Stepping Up program.
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12/20/22
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SEK Humane Society hosts holiday event for children
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Children and families were able to decorate ornaments and learn more about the Southeast Kansas Humane Society and the animals there at the organization’s Junior Humane Society event on Saturday.
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12/20/22
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KCS announces Holiday Express fundraising results
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Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced Monday that the 22nd KCS Holiday Express program raised over $215,000 to benefit the Salvation Army in 20 communities in eight states where the KCS Holiday Express train stopped this year, including Pittsburg.
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12/19/22
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The Pittsburg Police Department is investigating after a 32-year-old man apparently took his own life Sunday evening in a downtown Pittsburg parking lot.
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12/19/22
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A Galena man was killed and a Joplin man injured Friday in a three-vehicle crash in Galena, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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12/19/22
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued a boil water advisory Saturday for the City of Galena public water supply system in Cherokee County.
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12/19/22
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Superintendent, educator chosen for annual PSU awards
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The College of Education at Pittsburg State University has chosen a dedicated administrator and an exceptional educator for its two annual service awards.
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12/17/22
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Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland on Friday announced award recipients for the new Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grant program, including more than a dozen in Southeast Kansas that will receive a total of more than $585,000.
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12/17/22
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Explore Crawford County reports increased tourism
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At Friday’s county commission meeting, Explore Crawford County Executive Director Dave Looby reported a “great year” for Crawford County tourism.
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12/17/22
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CCMHC director outlines plans for 2023
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In a work session prior to Friday’s regular meeting, Crawford County commissioners met with Crawford County Mental Health Center (CCMHC) Director Heather Spaur to begin planning and coordinating support for the organization next year.
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12/17/22
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