Wichita family testifies on behalf of Lailah’s Law
Sarah Autrey held her daughter, Lailah’s, hand as Kansas State Rep. Cyndi Howerton recounted what happened to Lailah in the summer of 2017 at a west Wichita condominium.
February 2023
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Wheat Watch: Now is the time to detect early season pests
MANHATTAN . — A wave of warm weather in the middle of February may draw the attention to winter grain mites – a concern to many farmers – but Kansas State University field crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth said they aren’t doing any damage right now.
In the garden: Growing peas in the garden
Not only are peas one of the tastiest vegetables in the garden they are one of the most cold tolerant plants grown in Kansas gardens. They can be planted about as early as soil can be prepared in the spring. Most varieties produce pods and the seeds need to be shelled. Several newer varieties produce thick, fleshy pods, and the pods as well as seeds can be eaten. In addition, some thin-podded oriental types produce tender pods with only the pods used. Southern peas or cowpeas are an entirely different crop and are grown in much the same way as beans.
Keep Your Houseplants Safe from Cats
Growing houseplants when curious cats are in the house can be challenging. We want our cats to be safe and happy while keeping our houseplants intact. You can accomplish both with a few simple strategies.
Newton girls held to 27 percent shooting in loss to South
SALINA — The Newton High School girls’ basketball team was held to 27 percent shooting Tuesday in a 36-31 loss at Salina South in AV-CTL I play. Newton hit just 11 of 41 from the field, while South was 12 of 36.
Area basketball
Prep girls Heart of America Moundridge 52, Sedgwick 50 MOUNDRIDGE — The Moundridge Wildcat girls needed a second- half rally to edge rival Sedgwick 52-50 Tuesday in HOAL play in Moundridge. Sedgwick led 20-12 after the first quarter and 31-20 at the half.
Railer bowlers split with Valley Center
The Newton High School bowling teams held their regular-season home finales Monday afternoon, splitting with Valley Center at Eastgate Lanes. The Railer girls edged Valley Center 1,647-1,627.
City opens door for GAF
The five-member Newton City Commission needed a “super majority” vote to override a recommendation of the Newton/ North Newton Planning Board and rezone a property in the Kansas Logistics Park as requested by GAF Materials, a company looking to purchase acreage for a possible manufacturing facility.
Utility rate discussion continues
What to charge for water and sewer services has been the topic of discussion of the Newton City Commission – which doubles as the Newton Utilities Board – for months. A consultant and city staff advocated for rate increases in October of last year, while the commission has pushed back.
In Brief
Rec commission to meet Newton Recreation Commission to meet at 7 a.m. Feb.