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4 arrested in Fort Scott attempted murder case
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Four people have been arrested, including two adults and two juveniles, after a man was found severely injured in Fort Scott last month.
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10/11/22
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Couple builds community through music
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Carol Puckett and Rob Poole used to enjoy going to house concerts in Kansas City, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Manhattan, Kansas. But then the price of gas went up, and the trips had gotten exhausting.
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By Olive L. Sullivan, Morning Sun Columnist
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10/8/22
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Mountain Stage radio program to record live at PSU
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Tickets are selling quickly for Mountain Stage, one of the most beloved programs in public radio history, which is coming to the PSU campus on Oct. 23 to record a live concert.
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10/8/22
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Triad to survey Saia Overpass
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10/8/22
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Pitt State Theatre to present ‘Once Upon a Mattress’
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A story based on the beloved fairytale “The Princess and the Pea” will be brought to life by Pitt State Theatre this month with a princess who is anything but typical.
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10/8/22
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Crawford County Democrats to host ‘Save the Vote’ event
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T.J. Leland’s will be the venue for a “Save the Vote” rally and fundraiser from 6 to 11:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14.
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10/8/22
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Frontenac Homecoming Court
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Members of the 2022 Frontenac High School Homecoming Court are pictured, including (back row, from left) Dylan Whitthuhn, Mario Menghini, Brennon Frazier, Logan Myers, and (front row, from left) Grace Jones, Hattie Pyle, Brylie Smith, and Mia Brown.
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10/8/22
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Prize-winning organist to perform at PSU
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Organist Joseph Adam, who has previously performed at Disney Hall, will perform at PSU at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, as part of the Solo & Chamber Music Series under the direction of the Department of Music.
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10/8/22
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Move ‘22
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Pittsburg residents gathered this week to play, laugh and interact together in a multigenerational block party.
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10/8/22
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Cherokee County sheriff warns of tech scam
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As thieves continue to scam victims, Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves advised residents this week to stay alert and cautious when providing information to people over the phone.
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10/8/22
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Fall Homeschool Day at the Museum
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Crawford County Historical Museum held its Fall Homeschool Day during the 34th annual Southeast Kansas Gas Engine and Tractor Show and Swap Meet on Friday.
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10/8/22
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KDHE to host local meeting sessions on future authority of KanCare
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KDHE has announced it will host a series of virtual and in-person public meetings this month to allow KanCare participants and stakeholders to discuss and provide comments on the program, including local meeting sessions in Pittsburg.
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10/8/22
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Trial date set for murder suspect
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Judge Lori Bolton Fleming set pre-trial and trial dates for James Hamilton on Friday at the Crawford County Judicial Center in Pittsburg. Hamilton is charged with first degree murder in the May 13 death of Stephanie Short. Other charges include first degree attempted murder, aggravated assault, and criminal discharge of a firearm.
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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10/8/22
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Candidate forum set for Oct. 24
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With election day one month away, the Morning Sun is partnering with the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce to host a political forum featuring candidates for the Crawford County Commission District Three seat.
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By Jonathan Riley / [email protected]
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10/8/22
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WMC hosts Fall Festival in Neodesha
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Wilson Medical Center is hosting its annual Fall Festival today at Riverwalk Park in Neodesha. The second annual event will feature more than 30 vendors along with several food trucks, youth activities, and big attractions.
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10/8/22
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Last two Oklahoma jail escapees captured
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The last two out of four inmates who escaped from the Ottawa County Jail in northeastern Oklahoma on Tuesday have been apprehended, the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday.
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10/8/22
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Tickled for pickleball
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — To keep up with the ever-increasing popularity of the sport, the City of Pittsburg and the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for new outdoor pickleball courts at Four Oaks Golf Course on Thursday.
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By Antjea Wolff / [email protected]
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10/7/22
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Weir man arrested for kidnapping, domestic battery
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A Weir man is in custody facing felony allegations after Cherokee County sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance Wednesday afternoon.
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10/7/22
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Suspect arrested for burglary, arson
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Cherokee County sheriff's deputies arrested a rural Galena man this week in connection with a suspected burglary and arson.
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10/7/22
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Watco makes Newsweek’s ‘Most Loved Workplaces’ list
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Watco, a leading transportation and supply chain services company with its headquarters in Pittsburg, has made Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces list, ranking #92 on the list.
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10/7/22
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