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Sheriff: No connection suspected between Parsons bomb incidents
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An incident earlier this week in which a man was arrested in Parsons for charges including criminal use of explosives is not suspected of being terrorism-related, according to the Labette County Sheriff’s Office.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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10/15/22
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County reminds voters of general election deadlines
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With the general election approaching on Nov. 8, County Clerk Lisa Lusker is reminding area citizens of key dates to keep in mind.
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10/15/22
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PSU unveils new solar canopy
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With the help of Evergy, Alternative Electric and the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburg State University was able hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new solar canopy north of the Kansas Technology Center on Thursday morning.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/14/22
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‘The Theory of Relativity’
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True to its fashion, the Pittsburg Community Theatre will once again showcase a unique and inspiring play, “The Theory of Relativity,” which will be led by first-time director Matthew Buck this weekend at Memorial Auditorium.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/14/22
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PHS raises funds to help family
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Upon learning that George Nettels Elementary School librarian Lori Wilks’ son, Grant, was in a serious, work-related accident, the families of the Pittsburg Community School District pulled together and began to raise funds to help assist the Wilks family with medical expenses.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/14/22
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Paras paid a pittance
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Paraeducators are a key component of special education programs, assisting teachers with classroom management and providing much-needed tutoring and mentoring skills while modeling proper social interactions. Paras provide much of the one-on-one instruction students need. Many paraeducators go on to become fully licensed teachers.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/14/22
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Two arrested for Parsons incident involving bomb
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For the third time in as many months, Labette County law enforcement this week responded to yet another an incident involving an improvised explosive device.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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10/14/22
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City seeks volunteers for Active Transportation Advisory Board
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The City of Pittsburg has announced it is now accepting applications for two open positions on its Active Transportation Advisory Board (ATAB).
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10/14/22
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USD 250 is looking for feedback
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School board member Joe Kennedy introduced an engagement survey for Pittsburg Community Schools at Monday night’s board meeting. The survey will be emailed to staff, parents, guardians, and community members. Those who do not receive an email may request an email link from the district office.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/14/22
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National community garden conference features local presenter
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Hundreds of gardeners, advocates, and community members from across the U.S. gather each year for the American Community Gardening Association’s national conference.
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10/14/22
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Watco featured on ‘How America Works’ TV show
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An upcoming episode of Mike Rowe’s “How America Works” will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the critical work performed by Watco, a leading transportation and logistics services company based in Pittsburg, to keep the supply chain moving.
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10/14/22
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City grants tax abatement to AZZ, Inc.
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At Tuesday night’s city commission meeting, Atkinson Industries, also known as AZZ, Inc., asked the city to consider a request for a tax abatement on recent construction at their Pittsburg facility in the northern industrial park.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/13/22
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Fall has brought a nationwide resurgence of highly pathogenic avian influenza, and last week the Kansas Department of Agriculture identified HPAI in two Kansas counties: Johnson County and Neosho County.
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10/13/22
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Gov. Laura Kelly visited Fort Scott on Wednesday, where she announced that 34 cities statewide will receive a total of $28.65 million for improvements to the State Highway System located within city boundaries.
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10/13/22
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Sign-up dates announced for Salvation Army Christmas distribution
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Salvation Army of Pittsburg has a long history of helping families at Christmas and this year will be no different.
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10/13/22
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USDA announces nearly $2m in grants for SEK communities
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USDA Kansas Director for Rural Development Christy Davis announced Wednesday that the USDA is investing $5,517,200 in loans and grants toward eight community projects across the state, including nearly $2 million in funding for projects in Southeast Kansas.
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10/13/22
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GPIP in Parsons celebrates 10 years
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he Great Plains Industrial Park in Parsons (GPIP) celebrated its tenth anniversary Wednesday with featured speakers Sen. Jerry Moran and Kansas Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. Other speakers represented various corporations with investments in the industrial park.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/13/22
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Local Osage orange joins the ranks of champion trees
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Last month, I was called out to a home in Parsons to assess whether an Osage orange tree was the largest of its species in the state. A few weeks ago, the Osage orange specimen was confirmed as the new state champion after submission to the Champion Tree Program.
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By Jesse Gilmore, Wildcat Extension District
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10/13/22
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Girard to host annual festival this weekend
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he Girard Events committee in conjunction with the Girard Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 69th Annual Homecoming Fall Festival event this weekend, with the theme being “Our Pride Cannot Be Tamed.”
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/13/22
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Pittsburg Fire Chief Reilly announces retirement
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Pittsburg Fire Chief Dennis Reilly has announced his retirement from the Pittsburg Fire Department.
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By Jonathan Riley / jriley@morningsun.net
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10/12/22
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