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Flagging operation on U.S. 166 through September
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Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 31, drivers can expect intermittent delays on a section of U.S. 166 in Cherokee County.
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8/27/22
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KDOT announces approved bids
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The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The lettings took place on July 20 and Aug. 17, 2022, in Topeka. While the projects are scattered statewide, there are five in southeast Kansas.
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8/27/22
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Pittsburg man arrested for aggravated battery
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A suspect has been arrested for aggravated battery after a Pittsburg man sustained an injury during a repossession, according to the Pittsburg Police Department.
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8/27/22
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11th Judicial District reimbursement budget approved
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The Crawford County Commission approved $33,360 in the carryover reimbursement budget submitted by 11th Judicial District Community Corrections on Friday.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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8/27/22
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Expanded overpass reopens
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After more than two years, the 4th Street Overpass Project is complete. The expanded bridge over the Kansas City Southern railroad tracks has been fully reopened to traffic.
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8/27/22
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Smokey Racks is on the way back
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Smokey Racks BBQ is making a comeback to Broadway at a new location after owner Celeste Baker suffered necrotizing fasciitis — also known as "flesh-eating disease" — but is now at full health and ready to serve the community that has supported her through some rough months of recovery.
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By Sam Kombrink / skombrink@morningsun.net
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8/27/22
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United Way launches can sculpture contest
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United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas has announced the launch of its inaugural United We Can Food Sculpture Challenge to kick off its 2022-2023 Campaign.
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8/26/22
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The KCC has been awarded a $25 million initial federal grant to help plug more than 2,350 abandoned oil and gas wells in the state, a majority of which are located in Southeast Kansas.
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8/26/22
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Party at Pickled Pete’s
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After changing owners and getting a facelift, Pickled Pete’s Bar and Grill in Frontenac will be hosting its first big benefit event this weekend.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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8/26/22
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Leadership Kansas tours Pittsburg
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Started in 1979 under Gov. Robert Bennett, Leadership Kansas was established to identify a group of diverse and established leaders from across the state and develop a program to introduce the participants to the most important topics and issues in Kansas.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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8/26/22
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CHCSEK celebrates retirement of one its first clinicians
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Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas held a special retirement party on Thursday for Dr. Darwin Anderson, one of the first psychologists that CHCSEK ever employed.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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8/26/22
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National Dog Day
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The Morning Sun team is celebrating National Dog Day by showing our readers our pups!
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8/26/22
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Miners Hall ‘Traveling Trunk’ now available
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In addition to offering free guided tours for schools and other organizations, Miners Hall Museum recently announced that its “Traveling Trunk” is available for use in classrooms or meetings.
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8/26/22
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Pitt State Theatre announces 2022-23 season
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Pitt State Theatre, a university-based theater company under the direction of the PSU Communication Department, has announced its 2022-23 season.
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8/25/22
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SEKCAP will stop accepting TBRA applications Sept. 2
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SEK-CAP, one of the recipients of Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) grant funding, will not accept applications for the TBRA program after 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2.
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8/25/22
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Countryside Self Storage expanding in Pittsburg
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Countryside Self Storage is undergoing another expansion at its Pittsburg location, representing a $1.3 million investment in the local community.
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8/25/22
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Concerned citizens confront commission
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Residents of Amber Drive appeared before the Pittsburg City Commission at Tuesday’s meeting, angry and upset that an alleged kidnapper has been released back into their neighborhood.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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8/25/22
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Fire on Ford
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Around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, firefighters with the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a cooking fire that took place at Buttonwood Apartments, 820 E. Ford Street. Although there was some minor …
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8/25/22
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Sisterly Support
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After years of not talking about her auto-immune disease, 17-year-old Alizeh Hammad recently started learning more about her medical condition, and started a YouTube channel and website in order to provide others with more information about immune diseases in general.
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By Antjea Wolff / awolff@morningsun.net
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8/25/22
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Rock N’ Roll in the Jungle
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Paint the Town Red t-shirts featuring this year’s theme, “Rock N’ Roll in the Jungle,” are now available at the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 117 W. 4th St., following a …
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8/25/22
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