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Library plans author visit Newton Public Library will host author Ben Chappell for a discussion of his book Mexican American Fastpitch: Identity at Play in Vernacular Sport” at 7 p.m. Dec.
December 2022
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All types of housing targeted for Fox Ridge development
Bryan Lagaly has been building houses for more than 30 years, and he knows a unique opportunity when he sees it. That’s what drew him to Fox Ridge Golf Course.
MasterBrand workers gobbled up during job fair
A tumultuous week for about 450 people who work at Master-Brand Cabinets on the east side of Newton ended with a job fair on Dec. 11.
ANTIVIRAL MEDICATIONS SAFE TREATMENT FOR INFLUENZA
Dear Doctors: I thought I had a bad summer cold, but it turned out to be the flu. I didn’t know that can happen in the summer. Urgent care offered me an antiviral medication, but since I’m not familiar with those, I said no. I would like to know more about antiviral treatment for the flu.
Bronco girls take own Invitational
BRAINERD — Sisters Emily O’Brien and Kaliegh O’Brien combined for 28 points as seventh-ranked Remington won their own basketball tournament on Friday night. Remington used a massive third quarter to blow by Belle Plaine The win moves Remington to 4-0 on the season.
Halstead girls use power play to win game
MARION — The Halstead High School girls’ basketball team went on power play for roughly 12 minutes in the second half to claim a 69-51 win over the Wichita Homeschool Saturday in the fifth-place game of the Marion Classic. The Homeschool Warriors had just five players dressed with a player fouling out midway in the third quarter.
Kansas universities may rethink math requirements
At most Kansas colleges and universities, students face required classes — or the proficiency tests to get out of them — to earn a bachelor’s degree. Including college algebra.
ACLU of Kansas wants U.S. Supreme Court to ditch state’s congressional map over race
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas wants the U.S. Supreme Court to force the redrawing on Kansas congressional districts, arguing the state’s high court didn’t account for racial bias.
Lawmakers plan to introduce medical marijuana legislation at start of session
At second-to-last committee meeting on medical marijuana, lawmakers express cautious optimism TOPEKA — After months of meetings, compiling data and listening to research, lawmakers say they’re ready to take another shot at legalizing medical marijuana. Sen.