TOPEKA — A constitutional amendment on the November ballot would take away local attorneys’ abilities to investigate sheriffs. Some citizens and lawyers are worried that Kansas voters don’t know the full implications of rewriting the constitution to remove the ability of local district attorneys to start legal proceedings against local sheriffs if they believe there’s been misconduct.
Special to the Kansan An old tradition at Bethel College is getting a reboot from a new staff member. Henry Waters, beginning his time as director of Choral Music leading a Concert Choir.
Newton Lions Club’s will hosted the 28th annual Halloween Walk from on Main Street Oct. 31.
Time to ‘Fall Back’ A change in clocks will mean an extra hour of sleep this weekend. Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November.
Dear Doctors: I had stabs of pain in the upper right side of my abdomen one day, so I did a telehealth session. The nurse said it might be gallstones and to see my doctor if it repeats. So far, it hasn’t happened again. What are gallstones? How do you get them, and what is the treatment?
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Get involved in something unique. Try applying your skills and experiences to something that makes you feel good. Doing your best to make a difference will motivate others to help you.
Mary Lee Detweiler Wiens, 80, of Hesston, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Schowalter Villa, Hesston, Kansas. Mary Lee was born on the farm of her parents near Thomas, Oklahoma on January 27th, 1942.
Steven Douglas Andres was born in Oklahoma City, OK on October 5th, 1966. He was blessed to be adopted by his loving parents, Irvin & Marie and his sister Janice of Elbing, KS.
Hillsboro - Ella Jean Beauchamp, 100, passed away October 28, 2022 at Salem Home in Hillsboro. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m.
Lupe Corona, 97, longtime Newton resident, died Tuesday (November 1, 2022) at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Unit of Ascension Via Christi Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita.