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New businesses coming to Meadowbrook Mall
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New businesses seem to be popping up everywhere this year in Pittsburg, and the Meadowbrook Mall is adding four more to the list.
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10/21/22
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Felon arrested in Parsons for firearm, counterfeit cash, drugs
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After allegedly fleeing from police, a convicted felon was arrested this week in Parsons for possession of a firearm, counterfeit $100 bills, and at least five different kinds of drugs.
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10/21/22
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Midwest Trumpet Festival to return to PSU
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An intensive weekend of master classes, recitals, and concerts is planned for Oct. 30 to 31 when the Midwest Trumpet Festival returns to Pittsburg State University after a hiatus in 2020 and 2021.
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10/21/22
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Cherokee County sheriff offers Halloween safety tips
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With Halloween approaching, Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves offered some tips this week for parents making plans for a safe and fun holiday for their children.
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10/21/22
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Badges & Burgers set for Nov. 4
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The Pittsburg police and fire departments will once again join forces next month for “Badges and Burgers,” an annual fundraiser that benefits the local Children’s Advocacy Center.
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10/21/22
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Horseshoe tournament helps area youth
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In the town of Walnut in northwest Crawford County, there is a yearly event which celebrates the life of Kolter “Pup” DeLange as well as raises money for a scholarship fund that goes to area graduates.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/21/22
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Crawford County FSA director recognized for 60 years of service
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The FSA held its Eisenhower Legacy Awards ceremony on Sept. 28 in Abilene, where award winners, including Crawford County FSA Executive Director Judy Jacquinot, were invited for a reception and meal.
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10/20/22
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Suspect arrested for battery on law enforcement
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Shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, a Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a disturbance outside of Weir.
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10/20/22
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Treasurer Rogers to attend local tailgate party
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Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers will be the guest of honor at a local tailgate party hosted by the Crawford County Democratic Party at the Frisco Event Center this Friday, Oct. 21.
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10/20/22
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Two arrested for illegal firearm following traffic stop
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An afternoon traffic stop this week led to the arrest of two Missouri residents, one of whom is a convicted felon, for allegedly possessing a fully automatic firearm.
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10/20/22
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Big Brutus wrench thief repents with cabinet donation
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It was 40 years ago when the Pitt State ROTC students were acquiring the art of repelling with grappling hooks, the challenge being from the roof of Russ Hall.
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By Larry Hiatt / lhiatt@morningsun.net
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10/20/22
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Second resource center for veterans now open at PSU
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A new Veterans’ Resource Center (VRC) opened at the Kansas Technology Center (KTC) on the Pitt State campus in August. It is the second such resource center on campus, the first being opened in 2018 at Whitesitt Hall, that caters exclusively to student-veterans.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/20/22
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4 Columbus residents injured in Barton County crash
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Four Columbus residents were injured, one seriously, in a crash Monday night in Barton County, Missouri, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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10/20/22
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Miners Hall to host ‘Belgian Holiday Traditions & Celebrations’
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With the holiday season approaching, community members are invited to learn about Belgian holiday traditions and celebrations at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Miners Hall Museum in Franklin.
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10/20/22
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Just a bunch of hocus pocus
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Lisa Dunn puts the finishing touches on her Hocus Pocus themed journal at the Pittsburg Public Library’s iCraft event for teenagers and adults on Wednesday. The library held two Hocus Pocus craft events, one for children and one for adults and teenagers. Dunn said this was the second iCraft event she has attended.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/20/22
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HHS awards grant to CHCSEK for cancer screening, prevention
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Sen. Jerry Moran visited Pittsburg on Wednesday to announce a $500,000 grant to the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHCSEK) for cancer screenings and early detection.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/20/22
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Frontenac receives TAP grant for sidewalks
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At Monday’s Frontenac City Council meeting, City Administrator John Zafuta announced the receipt of a federal grant of about $1.46 million from the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) to rebuild the sidewalks on McKay Street, between Cayuga Street and Parkview Drive (US-69).
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/19/22
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Special Olympics Kansas to hold fall event
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No tricks, just treats and trails! Special Olympics Kansas will be hosting a Treats and Trails event for youth as well as an event for adults across the state of Kansas in partnership with the Sunflower Foundation, UnitedHealthcare, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism, and local Parks and Recreation Departments.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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10/19/22
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Convicted murderer Galloway’s appeal affirmed, vacated in part
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Convicted murderer Crystal Dawn Galloway’s appeal to the Kansas Supreme Court was affirmed in part Friday and vacated in part. She was remanded for resentencing consistent with the court’s opinion.
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10/19/22
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PSU alumni to host local book signings
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Two Pittsburg State University alumni who went on to become successful entrepreneurs have just published books and will return to campus this weekend for Homecoming and two book signing events.
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10/19/22
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