Overturned voting law a victory for voter registration drives, democracy
In 2021, in the aftermath of unfounded accusations of election fraud, the Kansas legislature passed a series of laws making it harder for citizens to vote.
August 2024
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Escalation and Miscalculation: How a bigger war might happen in the Middle East
By: Mel GurtovFateful ChoicesJust a few weeks ago, the media were reporting that Israel and Hezbollah were edging closer to an agreement that would bring their deadly exchanges along the border with Lebanon to a halt.
Prosecutors’ report on Marion newspaper raid excuses abuse of power, leaves questions dangling
By Clay WirestonIf you read special prosecutors’ report about last year’s raid on the Marion County Record newspaper, the abuse of power by law enforcement sounds like an immaculate deception.Officials who carted off computers and cellphones from the Record on a flimsy pretext didn’t do so out of ill will, according to Marc Bennett and Barry Wilkerson.
Going for gold
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris have captured much of my attention over the past week.
After more than 130 years, downtown store still helping with back to school
For as long as Phil Anderson can remember, for his family the final weeks of summer have been about packing school supplies into kits for students headed to school in Newton and Harvey County.
Newton grad to make transition to pro basketball
Kernal to play for team in top women’s Greek league By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan cschnabel@cherryroad.com From Newton, Kansas, to the world, NHS grad DesiRay… Login to continue reading Login…
Wichita splits games with Corpus Christi
Wind Surge wins Wednesday’s game by shutout The Kansan Staff CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Wichita Wind Surge and Corpus Christi Hooks split a pair… Login to continue reading Login…
Sports briefs
Bethel names coach Bethel College named alumn Kyle Wilson as its new head track and field coach. Wilson is a former Bethel shot put and… Login to continue reading Login…
Sports Calendar
August 10 through August 18, 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…
2024 Harvey County Primary Election results.
All precincts reporting. Results are unofficial until canvassed by the Harvey County Board of Commissioners. Canvass is scheduled for Aug 13. About 56 provisional ballots… Login to continue reading Login…