From farm girl to news anchor
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Born and raised in Jetmore, Kansas, north of Dodge City, KOAM news anchor Tawnya Bach wanted to be a journalist for as long as she can remember. Now living in Pittsburg, she …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/22/24
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Area Events
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Thursday, March 21
Yoga with Mona
Eclectic Soul Studio has Yoga sessions from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the studio. Sessions are $10 a piece and discount …
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3/21/24
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Club Notes
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Thursday, March 21
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Offering the opportunity for caregivers to engage and support each other throughout their journey. Gatherings will take …
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3/21/24
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Benders revisited
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INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Topeka-native and first-time author Lee Ralph will be in Independence on Friday, March 22, to promote his new book on the Bloody Benders. Unlike previous tomes, Ralph said …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/21/24
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‘Smile, we appreciate you!’
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — St. Mary’s Colgan High School students strolled through Meadowbrook Mall Wednesday morning, lifting spirits and sparking smiles to mall patrons.
The students …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/21/24
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Inspire Health hosts event for high school girls
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Women involved in healthcare in a variety of ways spent Wednesday encouraging some area high school girls to consider opportunities in health care for themselves.
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/21/24
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PSU veteran group plans trip to D.C.
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at Pittsburg State University is planning a trip to Washington, D.C., and New York City for mid-August. The trip, brainchild of one of …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/21/24
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Area Events
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Wednesday, March 20
Book Club
Book Club meets at 1:00 pm at the Arma Public Library
GPL Teen Time
The Girard Public Library will be hosting a teen …
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3/20/24
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Club Notes
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Wednesday, March 20
Blanket Brigade
Join the Blanket Brigade in making quilts for those in need. The Brigade meets every Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the …
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3/20/24
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Keeping Up to Code
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There are many misconceptions about city nuisance codes and their enforcement. People often wonder why others are allowed to keep their properties in such bad shape and point to problems with …
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By Jay Byers, Deputy City Manager
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3/20/24
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New equipment revealed at KTC
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Students in Pittsburg State University’s Department of Automotive Technology have a new piece of agricultural technology to learn on thanks to the generosity of a …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/20/24
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Arma City Council discusses library, promotions
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ARMA, Kan. — Arma Police Officer John Moutz Jr. was sworn in as sergeant at Monday night’s city council meeting.
Moutz was sworn in by Arma City Secretary Bette Lessen, …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/20/24
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Hanks wins DAR essay contest
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Each year, the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor the American History Essay Contest for all students in 5th through 8th grade who are enrolled in a public, …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/20/24
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Frontenac wrestler recognized by Frontenac City Council
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3/20/24
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County dust up
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GIRARD, Kan. — Crawford County Commissioners met Tuesday with Dan and Brian Wullschleger, owners of Home City Grain, Inc. (HCG), about the dust control contract they were recently awarded. The …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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3/20/24
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Multiple crashes occur over weekend
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — It was a busy St. Patrick’s Day weekend for the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) in southeast Kansas as two people were injured in crashes that occurred in Bourbon and …
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Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net
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3/19/24
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Ears to a hoppy Easter!
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3/19/24
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Women of Distinction
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — When 2024 Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Women of Distinction recipient Katherine Pinto received the call from chamber president Blake Benson, one word described her …
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By Aaron Pyle / apyle@morningsun.net
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3/19/24
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Crawford County Sheriff’s Office warns about phone scam
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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Residents are being alerted by the Crawford County Sheriff's Office of a recent scamming effort.
The sheriff's office announced on Facebook …
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Staff Reports / news@morningsun.net
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3/19/24
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Area Events
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Tuesday, March 19
Open Mic Night
The next open mic at TJ Lelands, 108 W. 6 th , Pittsburg, will be on Tuesday, March 19, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Sign up for 3 songs or …
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3/19/24
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