Bethel women dominant in spots against Sterling
Threshers travel to Tabor Saturday By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan The Bethel College women’s basketball team was dominant in the first five or six minutes… Login to continue reading Login…
December 2022
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I-135 ramps closure in Newton postponed until Dec. 9
Because of fog and expected rain, the closure of two I-135 ramps in Newton is being postponed until Dec. 9. (The closure had been scheduled… Login to continue reading Login…
Area basketball roundup
PREP GIRLS Goessel Bluebird Classic Little River 75, Burrton 26 GOESSEL — The Burrton Charger girls opened play in the Goessel Bluebird Classic with a… Login to continue reading Login…
Short-handed Burrton girls stopped by Eagles
Chargers play Saturday for fifth place By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan GOESSEL — Short on numbers and experience, the Burrton Chargers struggled with a 47-20… Login to continue reading Login…
Burrton boys have struggles with Elyria Christian
Chargers play Saturday for fifth place By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan GOESSEL — The Burrton Charger boys’ basketball team struggled with shooting and turnovers in… Login to continue reading Login…
Goessel boys fall too far behind
Canton-Galva reaches classic finals By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan GOESSEL — The Goessel High School boys’ basketball team dug a deep hole early and couldn’t… Login to continue reading Login…
Goessel girls fall to Canton-Galva in OT
Bluebirds to face Central Christian Friday By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan GOESSEL — Too many turnovers in clutch time proved detrimental to the Goessel High… Login to continue reading Login…
About 450 workers seeking new jobs following production cessation
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan On Dec. 5 MasterBrand announced the “idling of production” of its Newton manufacturing facility, an announcement that will affect about… Login to continue reading Login…
Insight Kansas: The Past, Present and Future of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Name
On November 10, the Kansas School Board voted 7-1 with two abstentions to pass a resolution. They recommend that schools drop their Native American (“Indian”) themed mascots. This came upon the recommendation of a commission, including representatives from four federally- recognized tribes with significant numbers here in Kansas. The resolution is not tied to funding or accreditation. Even so, several school districts including Atchison, Wichita, and Shawnee Mission had already stopped using such mascots, and more name changes are under consideration.
Newton girls wreslers open season Railers take fifth at Kretzer Invitational
McPHERSON — The Newton High School girls’ wrestling team opened the season with a fifth-place finish Saturday at the 17-team Doug Kretzer Invitational in McPherson. Junction City won the team title at 182 points, followed by Kapaun-Mt.