Fathers and daughters travel the world
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On Saturday, fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and uncles were able to whisk special little girls away for an afternoon and evening of crafts, dancing, and making memories during the City of Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Dad and Daughter Date Night.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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2/21/23
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Pawprints on the Heartland Open House
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2/21/23
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‘Brothers of the State’
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2/21/23
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Kanas Senate considers medical marijuana bill
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Dubbed the Veterans First Medical Cannabis Act, Senate Bill 171, if passed, would allow for the growing, selling, and use of marijuana for medical purposes. For the first 60 days after passage, only armed forces veterans, including current members, or their caregivers, will be allowed to apply for and obtain identification cards.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/21/23
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A local man was arrested Saturday on charges related to an alleged domestic violence incident, as well as outstanding arrest warrants, according to police.
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2/20/23
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A sheep and goat marketing workshop which will focus on developing a marketing plan and a market outlook for 2023 will be held on Thursday, March 2, at the K-State Southeast Research and Extension Center in Parsons.
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By Adaven Scronce, Wildcat Extension District
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2/20/23
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As of Monday afternoon, a limited number of tickets remained for the 49th Annual Pittsburg State University Jazz Festival concert featuring acclaimed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and his International All Stars.
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2/20/23
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Guests can once again go around the world in a few hours when the International Student Association at Pittsburg State University hosts the annual International Food and Culture Fair from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4.
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2/20/23
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The Local Foods Transdisciplinary Team at Kansas State University is hosting a series of local meat marketing workshops, including one next week in Parsons.
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2/20/23
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Two suspects have been arrested on murder charges and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, and Pittsburg Police Department are investigating following the death of a Weir man near Pittsburg’s western city limits on Friday.
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2/18/23
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USD 250 chooses new math curriculum
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After an extensive review process, Pittsburg Community Schools (USD 250) on Monday announced a new math curriculum for grades K through 8 to begin next school year.
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By Dustin R. Strong /dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/18/23
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SMC alum returns as principal
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After meeting with the staff and teachers at St. Mary’s Colgan Junior High and High School on Friday, Tim Conrad, the school’s newly hired principal, said he looks forward to his return to his alma mater.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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2/18/23
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PSU student honored for presentation at annual symposium
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Nineteen undergraduate students, including one from Pittsburg State University, were honored for their scientific research presentations at the 21st annual Kansas IDeA (Institutional Development Awards) Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium on Jan. 14 and 15 in Overland Park.
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2/18/23
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Service on 69
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Crawford County citizen Matt Van Becelaere, along with some of his family members, have been working daily since last week to clean up a stretch of Highway 69 from 680th Avenue to 700th Avenue.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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2/18/23
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The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed late Friday afternoon that it was investigating a homicide.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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2/17/23
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The Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that nominations are now open for 2023 Small Business of the Year and Educator of the Year.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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2/17/23
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Two suspects were arrested Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant at a residence where stolen property from two recent business burglaries was found, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.
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2/17/23
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Local author to appear at book signing
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Debuting October of last year, Darrell Lacey’s Brothers of the State has consistently earned a five-star customer rating on Amazon.com. Published by Ozark Hollow Press, it tells a fictionalized story of Lacey’s time in the Kansas state foster care system.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/17/23
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USD 250 superintendent urges parents, staff to pay attention to legislature
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With the state legislature in session, public education is among the topics being discussed. Of all state expenditures, education is the largest single budget item. Several bills are currently in committee hearings in both chambers. Many won’t go any further, but several others will.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/17/23
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SEK Freedom, a local group formed during the COVID-19 pandemic and “Dedicated to protecting the freedom and rights of the individual in Southeast Kansas,” according to its Facebook page, is urging supporters to write to legislators in favor of a new bill in the Kansas Senate.
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2/16/23
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