January 2023
STUDY LINKS STRESS TO ONSET OF IBS
Dear Doctors: I had just started a new job when the pandemic happened. On top of the lockdowns and home-schooling our kids, I was diagnosed with IBS. My husband read there’s research that it’s caused by stress, and that makes a lot of sense to me. Can you please talk about that research?
HOROSCOPE
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Keep busy with home improvements, domestic issues and physical fitness. Refuse to let what others do or say get to you. Look for an opportunity to use your skills in new and exciting ways.
Commissioners tour GAF facility in prep of Newton decision
Some members of the Harvey County Economic Development Council were hoping to make big announcements about GAF Materials locating in Newton more than a month ago, but there was a hiccup in the process.
Amtrak announces equipment upgrade for Southwest Chief
Amtrak announced this week the first replacement of equipment on long distance trains, including the Southwest Chief, in more than 40 years. Amtrak announced it will be requesting ideas for railcar replacements from 10 manufacturers.
In Brief
The Harvey County Health Department along with other health organizations are conducting a survey regarding health issues in Harvey County. Anyone who lives or works in Harvey County can take the survey.
Thresher men take down no. 2 OWU
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — The Bethel College men’s basketball team pulled off its biggest upset in school history since the NAIA has been rating teams.
Area basketball roundup
PREP GIRLS Shepherd Inv. Moundridge 50, Belle Plaine 36 SEDGWICK — The Moundridge Wildcat girls reached the finals of the Steve Shepherd Invitational with a 50-36 win over Belle Plaine Thursday.
Bishop Carroll reaches NIT finals
The top-seeded, fourth-ranked (KBCA, Class 5A) and unbeaten Bishop Carroll girls’ basketball team advances to the finals of the 47th Newton Invitational Tournament, holding off Shawnee Mission Northwest 50-47.
FRIDAY BEST BETS
The Card Counter 7 p.m. on MAX William (Oscar Isaac) is a gambler and former serviceman who sets out to reform a young man seeking revenge on a mutual enemy from their past.