April 2023

Prairie View to open one of first emergency units in state

Prairie View will be creating a urgent care unit for mental health on its Newton campus - one of the first units of its kind in the state. “This program will meet the needs of individuals who may be detained in jail or housed in the local Emergency Department who would more appropriately benefit from mental health services,” says Marcy Johnson, Prairie View President and CEO.

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In Brief

Police investigate pipe bomb At about 6:15 Saturday evening, The Newton Police Department responded to a a report of a suspicious device at about 6:15 p.m. April 22 the 900 block of N.

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HOROSCOPE

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Do your part and everything else will fall into place. Make the time to visit someone who both grounds and inspires you, and you’ll devise a plan that stimulates your mind. Pamper yourself.

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FRIDAY BEST BETS

Grand Crew KSNW 7 p.m. In the first of two new episodes, Noah (Echo Kellum) deals with dating, while Nicky (Nicole Byer) finds the house of Anthony’s (Aaron Jennings) dreams.

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