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The new fire headquarters is currently estimated to cost $19 million, while the new police department is calculated to cost as high as $44.8 million and a new structure for the courts department will cost residents about $4.5 million.
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Even 70 years after ‘Dial M For Murder’ debuted in May of 1954 the story continues to resonate. The story was recreated as a movie 1998’s, A Perfect Murder starring Micheal Douglas. The sitcom Frasier titled an episode, ‘Dial M for Martin’ that followed a similar plot involving characters during season six.
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For the first time, multiple events will be combined into a week-long focus on Pitt State, with a couple of new things added to the mix, as well.
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The accreditation signifies a commitment by the college to put students first and provide them with a world-class business education. This spring, the college is celebrating its 25th anniversary year as an AACSB-accredited business school.
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The Lady Gorillas jumped out to a 15 to 7 first-quarter lead and never trailed. Macie Mays led the team with 17 points, while Grace Pyle had 15 and Karenna Gerber added 10. Pittsburg State women’s basketball drew 22 foul shots, making 19. In comparison, Fort Hays had only 14 shots from the charity stripe, making 11.
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The number of people who say they read on a daily basis continues to decline. According to a 2023 study, 28% of children between the ages of 8 and 18 say they read daily. Overall, there has been a 26% decline in reading since 2005 in that age bracket.
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This year the event shifts from one centered around food to one that is focused on cultural performances and music. A dessert and beverage will also be served. Guests may choose desserts from Brazil, Finland, Africa, and Paraguay.
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It’s an attempt by the university to help stem the tide of declining enrollment, not only at PSU but at universities throughout the US. In the fall of 2022, months after the Kansas Board of Regents hired PSU President Dan Shipp, the university announced a 2.6% decline or a combined enrollment decrease of over 15% in the last five years.
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The Pittsburg State women's basketball team claimed their 20th win of the season, 85-57 against Nebraska-Kearney from the Health & Sports Center on Saturday, February 24.
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The last ten games between the Lady Gorillas and Lady Lions are even at 5-5. Historically, Pittsburg State women’s basketball has dominated Missouri Southern earning a record of 21 and 10. At one point PSU WBB defeated MSSU WBB in seven straight games from January of 2016 to February of 2019.
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Bootcamps also will be held on March 14 in Emporia, March 18 in Hutchinson, March 20 in Dodge City, March 22 in Hays, and March 26 in Concordia.
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The festival has reached capacity, with more than 70 high school and middle school bands on tap to come to Pittsburg to perform and be judged. Beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing throughout the day, student bands will take turns playing for a group of judges who are experienced educators and musicians.