Through the lens: Self portrait Saturday at NPL
By Kansan Staff Newton Public Library recently hosted a “Self-Portrait Saturday.” Students were invited to create their own self-portraits in a pop art style, with… Login to continue reading Login…
May 2023
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Sports briefs
Sedgwick named all-star TOPEKA — Sedgwick graduate Liana McGonigle was named to the Red Team of the Kansas Volleyball Association All-Star Match at 4:30 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login…
All-Central Kansas League teams
u-unanimous selection Softball First team P Avery Brawner-u, fr., Haven P Elyse Griffin, fr., Hesston P Jordyn Boxberger, jr., Hoisington P Alyson James-u, jr., Pratt… Login to continue reading Login…
Through the lens: Memorial Day at Greenwood Cemetery
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Newton surprises at Class 5A state track
Nelson, Brubacher, Ramos claim thirdplace medals WICHITA — The Newton High School track team had some surprises Friday and Saturday in Class 5A competition at the KSHSAA State Championships at Cessna Stadium in Wichita. Newton claimed five medals in state competition.
Ladies Auxiliary assists Memorial Day observances
Helen Sailor joined a number of her friends on May 26 at the Wayne G. Austin American Legion Newton Post 2 to help prepare for Memorial Day. She’s spent nearly every Friday morning before Memorial Day since 1971 at the post, helping make poppy sprays for the graves of veterans in Greenwood Cemetery.
Berean Academy, Moundridge each claim a 2A title
WICHITA — Berean Academy and Moundridge each claimed an individual winner at the Class 2A state track championships Friday and Saturday at Cessna Stadium in Wichita. In the boys’ team competition, Inman won the team title at 51 points, followed by Garden Plain at 48 and Chase County at 45.
Hesston freshman hits for the cycle at 3A state track
WICHITA — A freshman made quite a bit of noise for the Hesston High School track team at the Class 3A state championships Friday and Saturday at Cessna Stadium in Wichita. Ashley Lehman claimed four medals and hit for the cycle — winning the state title in the 400-meter dash in 56.53, taking second in the 200-meter dash in 25.85, taking third in the pole vault at 11-0 and taking fourth in the 100-meter dash in 12.62.
Education Frontlines: U.S. Animal Research Faces Monkey Shortage
In a report just released this month, the National Academies of Sciences described how the U.S. is facing a substantial shortage of nonhuman primates (monkeys) to continue vital biomedical research. The record amount of research conducted over the last three years in the battle against COVID-19 has dramatically reduced the supply of animals critical to determining the effectiveness and safety of medications and vaccines.
Farmers face soaring risk of flash droughts in every major foodgrowing region
Flash droughts develop fast, and when they hit at the wrong time, they can devastate a region’s agriculture. They’re also becoming increasingly common as the planet warms.