March 2024
Despite overwhelming Kansas public support, Medicaid expansion bill shot down
TOPEKA — Republican lawmakers on Thursday brought a Medicaid expansion bill to a halt, after one day of discussion, 900 testimonies in support of expansion and dozens of statewide rallies held by Kansans desperate for more health care coverage.The move will severely limit chances of the bill’s survival during this year’s legislative session.Rep.
Kansas Profiles: Still getting kicks on Route 66
“Get your kicks on Route 66.”In the 1940s, that was a line from a popular song that described people’s fascination with the famous highway to the southwest.
Hesston scout group moves thousands of cookies
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan HESSTON — Marcalyn Yutzy has a bit of trouble remembering how long she has been involved in girl scouts. After being… Login to continue reading Login…
USD 373 seeking nominations for Distinguished Alumni nominees
The USD 373 Education Endowment committee is seeking nominations for the NHS Distinguished Alumni Award. Submissions for the 2024 Award are open and will close… Login to continue reading Login…
Sports briefs
Hendrickson wins two KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Newton High School grad Wyatt Hendrickson opened action in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at the T-Mobile… Login to continue reading Login…
Newton baseball team features experience in the field
Railers to play expanded schedule of 26 games By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan The Newton High School baseball team returns eight starters on the field,… Login to continue reading Login…
Bethel softball squad splits with Sterling
Threshers rally late to win the first game The Kansan Staff STERLING — The Bethel College softball team claimed a doubleheader split with Sterling College… Login to continue reading Login…
Sports Calendar
March 23 through March 31, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports X page (@nksports) and… Login to continue reading Login…
Thresher flag football team falls to KWU
Bethel to play Saturday at Cottey By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan cschnabel@cherryroad.com The biggest challenge for the Bethel College women’s flag football team has been… Login to continue reading Login…