Newton spikers split at Campus
HAYSVILLE — The Newton High School volleyball team claimed a split Tuesday in Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League Division I play in Haysville. Newton downed Campus 25-15, 25-19; and lost to Maize 23-25, 27-25, 25-18.
September 2022
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Brakes pumped on Old gas station plans
Brakes were put on the application for a zoning district amendment an old gas station property at 400 East 8th by the Newton Planning Commission Sept. 12 - but the concept for the use of the old building has not run out of gas. First constructed in 1955, the station made use of U.S. 50. Before the highway was diverted and combined with Interstate 135, it snaked its way through town. New owner Janice Stubby is attempting to pump new life into the building - wanting to create a small event venue.
Wichita decriminalizes fentanyl test strips, ditches city charges for marijuana possession
The Wichita City Council passed a city ordinance that decriminalizes the possession of fentanyl test strips and removes the city’s municipal courts from charging people with possessing marijuana. While no one has been arrested for possessing fentanyl test strips by Wichita police officers, more than 750 cases go through the city’s courts annually for marijuana possession — adding to the caseload for the Sedgwick County district attorney’s office.
Cattle Chat: Feeding cattle in a drought
K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — With any recipe, it takes the right blend of ingredients to make the perfect batch, but if something is missing the nutritional value changes.
In the garden: Heat, and cold, can damage young trees
The summer heat seems to be sticking around. Hot weather can be damaging to young trees but so can cold temperatures.
Harvesting Red and Green Tomatoes
Nothing beats the flavor of freshfrom- the-garden tomatoes. Harvesting when they are fully ripe ensures the best flavor for eating fresh, cooking, and preserving. Visit your garden often and watch for the fruit to turn from green to fully colored. Then leave them on the plant for five to eight days. Vine-ripened tomatoes have the best flavor for using fresh or preserving.
Biden pitches ‘moonshot’ to cut the number of cancer deaths in half
WASHINGTON — Hoping to channel the momentum that led scientists to land Americans on the moon more than 50 years ago, President Joe Biden doubled down Monday on his quest to halve the number of cancer deaths as part of his revamped “cancer moonshot” initiative.
Community leader Alan Vogts passes
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Every now and then a community leader quietly gives of their time, talent and treasure without the spotlight of political… Login to continue reading Login…
Sports briefs
BOWLING Eastgate Goodwill Heavy Pork;4;0 Buggsy’s Raiders;4;0 All 3 Holes;3;1 Bartel Cabinets;3;1 One Left;2;2 Split Happens;2;2 Roofing Services;1;3 We B Gone;1;3 Below Average;0;4 A-Team;0;4 High… Login to continue reading Login…
Railer gymnasts improve score
Newton fifth at Free State meet The Kansan Staff LAWRENCE — The Newton High School gymnastics team placed fifth Saturday at the Lawrence Free State… Login to continue reading Login…