Harley M. Oursler
NEWTON - Harley M. Oursler, 73, of Newton, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Newton Medical Center due to Covid, he fought hard to get back home to his loved ones but covid won.
January 2022
Read MoreHarley M. Oursler
Leonard L. Searl
NEWTON - Leonard L. Searl, 80, died Saturday (January 1, 2022) at the NMC Health in Newton, KS.
Cal Fire blames big blaze on PG&E
REDDING, Calif. – California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials have concluded that a destructive fire last summer was started by electrical lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
Experts keeping an eye on flu-COVID dual infections
“Flurona.” The name conjures images of cheap cable horror flicks – think “Sharknado” – but flu-COVID dual infections are real. More cases are likely.
Local student panel featured on vape exhibit’s final day at Kauffman Museum
Kauffman Museum’s current special exhibit will close Jan. 9 with a special presentation by area high school students.
Omicron not yet found in Harvey County
Tuesday there were 18 people hospitalized at NMC Health for COVID-19, a number that while stable has trended higher in recent weeks. That, along with an active case number that increased by 58 cases to 239 for the Harvey County Health Department has healthcare workers bracing for what comes next — the omicron variant.
Memorial to honor officer who died of COVID
The community will say farewell to police officer Brian G. Rousseau today.
Omicron variant spreads faster than other mutations
Dear Doctors: Can you please talk about the omicron variant? I keep hearing different information about whether or not it’s worse than the delta variant and how sick it’s going to make you. Why has there been so much panic about this new variant?
Aphids a common problem on indoor plants
Its winter and now you have all of your houseplants inside and now you are seeing some strange things on them. Aphid are a common problem on indoor plants. Sticky honeydew on leaves is a common first sign that they are present.
Public skepticism has always been a part of vaccine efforts for kids
Even in the days of smallpox, some people objected to vaccinations. Benjamin Franklin apparently “long regretted” his decision not to inoculate his oldest son, who died of smallpox at age 4 in 1736.