What I saw (and you probably didn’t) at the Libertarian National Convention
In presidential election years, the Libertarian Party holds its national convention over Memorial Day Weekend.
May 2024
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Plains Folk: Plague of Locusts
When I was a kid growing up a mile or so west of Cassoday, there was a huge old cottonwood tree growing outside my window on the west side of our house.
Former Marion councilwoman files federal lawsuit over ‘conspiracy’ to silence her and newspaper
TOPEKA — Former Marion Councilwoman Ruth Herbel alleges in federal court that city officials orchestrated an illegal raid of her home — alongside the raid of the Marion County Record — as part of a conspiracy to silence criticism.The Institute for Justice, a Virginia-based law firm that says it represents “everyday people” in opposition to abuses of government power, filed the lawsuit on Herbel’s behalf against former Mayor David Mayfield, former Police Chief Gideon Cody, Sheriff Jeff Soyez and other local authorities.“Ruth ran for city council in Marion at age 76 because she was tired of her local government’s dishonesty and lack of transparency,” the Institute for Justice says in the lawsuit.
Need something to do as a family? Check Sunflower Summer
Families ready for summer activities need not look far for options.
Rebels assemble to begins summer 2024 season
Newton hosts Derby Sunday in home opener By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan cschnabel@thekansan.com The Newton Rebels summer college baseball team assembled for the first time… Login to continue reading Login…
Sports briefs
Legion schedule set Below is the 2024 Newton Post 2 Knights American Legion baseball schedule: June 4 @ El Dorado 15U (2) 6 p.m. June… Login to continue reading Login…
Sports Calendar
June 1 through June 9, 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…
Foster parent class coming
A prospective foster parent training will be hosted in Newton in June, July and August at Salem United Methodist Church, 115 Old Main.The training is free, though registration is required.
Railers claim nine medals at state
Brubacher, Schmidt each claim a second-place finish By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan cschnabel@cherryroad.com WICHITA — The Newton High School track teams claimed nine medals Friday… Login to continue reading Login…
Wildcat boys win Class 2A title
Elmore claims four medals for Moundridge By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan WICHITA — It was another stellar showing for a Moundridge High School boys’ team… Login to continue reading Login…