Is it worth bringing the Chiefs and Royals to Kansas?
Mark Schnabel: SportSpeak The state of Kansas is already the home of Sporting Kansas City. If members of the state legislature and the governor’s office have their way, the state…
June 2024
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Sports Calendar
June 29 through July 7, 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…
Wind Surge splits
The Kansan Staff In Wednesday’s game, Wichita jumped ahead 6-1 through seven innings, scoring four runs in the third on a Jorel Ortega three-run home… Login to continue reading Login…
Rebels fall to Twins in seven innings
Newton to host Great Bend in doubleheader By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan cschnabel@cherryroad.com The Newton Rebels struggled to get on the bases and keep the… Login to continue reading Login…
Fireworks season underway
Fireworks season is about to begin in Newton, with sales of the incendiary devices set to start June 27. The city voted in January to… Login to continue reading Login…
County, other government units, receive delinquent tax notices
Recently the county treasurer’s office mailed more than 770 delinquent tax notices, letting property owners know how much was owed and that the roll call of delinquent properties will be published as required by law in the official newspaper of the county.
Ruth to play in Shrine Bowl this weekend
Newton High School senior football player Nick Ruth will play in the 2024 Kansas Shrine Bowl this weekend.Ruth was an Alll Conference offensive lineman for the Railers following the 2023 football season.
Board member selection attempt exposes BOE dysfunction
June 24 Fred VanRanken, superintendent of USD 373, looked around the room at his six current bosses and spoke frankly about how those six have worked together for the last 18 months.He chose his words very carefully, and acknowledged the awkward position he believed he was in after being asked by a prospective board member about how the board has functioned as of late.“We became a dysfunctional leadership unit about a year and a half ago and we have not recovered,” VanRanken said.
Drama camp taking stage
Students in Newton Youth Theater have been practicing about two weeks for this moment – a pair of dramatic productions will stage today and tomorrow.… Login to continue reading Login…