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Big Brutus sign stolen
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Big Brutus has several large signs directing travelers towards it along highways in Southeast Kansas. Recently, however, one of those signs was stolen.
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8/30/22
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Concert for the children
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Over the weekend, many citizens had the opportunity to listen to good music and eat delicious food, all while contributing to the community at Pickled Pete’s in Frontenac.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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8/30/22
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U.S. 59 bridge survey starts next week
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KDOT plans to start a field survey at a bridge on U.S. 59 in Neosho County the week of Sept. 5. The bridge spans Little Canville Creek and is approximately one mile south of the U.S. 59/K-39 junction.
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8/30/22
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Palling around in Pitt
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At the start of the new school year, Pittsburg State University hosts many welcoming activities for students who are new as well as returning.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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8/30/22
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Weir boil water advisory rescinded
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KDHE has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Weir public water supply system in Cherokee County.
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8/27/22
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Teacher reinvents himself as author after loss
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Ryan O’Connor and his wife, Wang Chongting, longed for children, but it seems now like that is not to be. So he has found another way to nurture those children he had imagined so vividly.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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8/27/22
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Flagging operation on U.S. 166 through September
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Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 31, drivers can expect intermittent delays on a section of U.S. 166 in Cherokee County.
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8/27/22
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KDOT announces approved bids
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The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The lettings took place on July 20 and Aug. 17, 2022, in Topeka. While the projects are scattered statewide, there are five in southeast Kansas.
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8/27/22
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Pittsburg man arrested for aggravated battery
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A suspect has been arrested for aggravated battery after a Pittsburg man sustained an injury during a repossession, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.
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8/27/22
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11th Judicial District reimbursement budget approved
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The Crawford County Commission approved $33,360 in the carryover reimbursement budget submitted by 11th Judicial District Community Corrections on Friday.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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8/27/22
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Expanded overpass reopens
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After more than two years, the 4th Street Overpass Project is complete. The expanded bridge over the Kansas City Southern railroad tracks has been fully reopened to traffic.
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8/27/22
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Smokey Racks is on the way back
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Smokey Racks BBQ is making a comeback to Broadway at a new location after owner Celeste Baker suffered necrotizing fasciitis — also known as "flesh-eating disease" — but is now at full health and ready to serve the community that has supported her through some rough months of recovery.
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By Sam Kombrink / [email protected]
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8/27/22
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United Way launches can sculpture contest
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United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas has announced the launch of its inaugural United We Can Food Sculpture Challenge to kick off its 2022-2023 Campaign.
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8/26/22
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The KCC has been awarded a $25 million initial federal grant to help plug more than 2,350 abandoned oil and gas wells in the state, a majority of which are located in Southeast Kansas.
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8/26/22
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Party at Pickled Pete’s
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After changing owners and getting a facelift, Pickled Pete’s Bar and Grill in Frontenac will be hosting its first big benefit event this weekend.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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8/26/22
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Leadership Kansas tours Pittsburg
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Started in 1979 under Gov. Robert Bennett, Leadership Kansas was established to identify a group of diverse and established leaders from across the state and develop a program to introduce the participants to the most important topics and issues in Kansas.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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8/26/22
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CHCSEK celebrates retirement of one its first clinicians
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Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas held a special retirement party on Thursday for Dr. Darwin Anderson, one of the first psychologists that CHCSEK ever employed.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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8/26/22
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National Dog Day
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The Morning Sun team is celebrating National Dog Day by showing our readers our pups!
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8/26/22
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Miners Hall ‘Traveling Trunk’ now available
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In addition to offering free guided tours for schools and other organizations, Miners Hall Museum recently announced that its “Traveling Trunk” is available for use in classrooms or meetings.
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8/26/22
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Pitt State Theatre announces 2022-23 season
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Pitt State Theatre, a university-based theater company under the direction of the PSU Communication Department, has announced its 2022-23 season.
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8/25/22
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