University SGA sponsors diversity week
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The Pittsburg State University Student Government Association (SGA) is sponsoring a campus-wide Diversity Week, Feb. 27th to March 4th, culminating in the annual International Food and Culture Fair on Saturday at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, beginning at 5 p.m.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/24/23
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Frontenac council concerned about delays, rising costs
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The City of Frontenac has several public works projects slated to begin construction at any time. The problem seems to be getting final approval from state agencies to actually begin.
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Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/23/23
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Pittsburg unveils new fast-charging station
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As of Wednesday afternoon, Pittsburg has a new fast-charging station that has literally put the city on the map for electric vehicle (EV) drivers.
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Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/23/23
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KTC hosts high school skills contest
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The Kansas Technology Center (KTC) at Pittsburg State University hosted a skills contest for high school students interested in pursuing a career in automotive tech on Wednesday.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/23/23
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Sen. Marshall tours Leafy Green Farms
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Sen. Roger Marshall swung by Leafy Green Farms in Pittsburg on Friday to learn more about the company’s mission for putting one of its farms in every county in Kansas.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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2/23/23
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Women’s History Month will kick off at Pittsburg State University on March 1 with a lecture from a national speaker as part of the long running Women in Government Lecture Series.
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2/22/23
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A new partnership between The Foundry at Block22 and the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center at Greenbush is providing new STEM education opportunities to area schools.
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Special to the Morning Sun / news@morningsun.net
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2/22/23
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Students in a variety of organizations are collaborating to hold Pittsburg State University’s first Diversity Week with several events open to the public.
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2/22/23
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Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Creitz has been selected to receive the Geiger Gibson Emerging Leaders Award for 2023.
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2/22/23
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Crawford County Mental Health (CCMH) is inviting all healthcare providers, community partners, mental health advocates, and community members to join in events celebrating the launch of two new programs next week.
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2/22/23
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Girard 8th grader wins DAR essay contest
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August Mooneyham, an eighth grader at Girard Middle School, was named the winner of the American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Pittsburg on Feb. 20.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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2/22/23
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SEK Freedom, a local organization formed in opposition to “a permanent, undeclared state of emergency” during the COVID-19 pandemic, is urging supporters to oppose a new bill, HB-2391, proposed by Rep. Paul Waggoner, a Republican from Hutchinson.
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2/22/23
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Frontenac PTO features school carnival
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The Parent Teacher Organization for Frontenac School District put the “fun” in fundraiser by organizing a carnival at the school on Saturday evening.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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2/21/23
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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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Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net
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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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Special to the Morning Sun / news@morningsun.net
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2/20/23
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