August 2024
Library to host author talk
. Newton Public Library will host a Kansas Author Talk with Jillian Forsberg, author of The Rhino Keeper at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at the library, 223 E. 7th and…
Missing Peabody man likely found in vehicle crash site
HARVEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) are conducting a death investigation after a fatal crash site was discovered in near Newton.At about 2:45 p.m.
Can Kamala Harris repeat Biden’s historic Johnson County performance?
For over a century, Johnson County residents voted for Republican presidential candidates.Even during periods of Democrat strength, including Franklin Roosevelt’s landslide victory in 1932 and Lyndon Johnson’s overwhelming triumph in 1964, the county stayed true to its Republican identity.Woodward Wilson was the last Democrat to win Johnson County, achieving this feat way back in 1916.But in 2020 Joe Biden put an end to the extraordinary run.Two years later, nearly 60 percent of Johnson County voters supported Governor Kelly’s reelection bid and the county’s state House and Senate Democrat delegations increased considerably.
Amish Cook: Without thinking, an unusual prayer
I walked next to Julia, we each had a roller suitcase and backpack and were pushing our way through throngs of people.
A Kansas tuberculosis outbreak has infected dozens of people in Wyandotte County so far
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Thursday confirmed a tuberculosis outbreak in Wyandotte County, with more cases than the entire state recorded last year.In response to questions from the Kansas News Service about the outbreak, a spokesperson for KDHE confirmed there have been 49 recorded cases of tuberculosis in Wyandotte County since the start of the year.
Harvey girls to take center stage at Bethel
Harvey Girls, girls recruited by Fred Harvey to work in a series of restaraunts along the Atchison, Topkea and Santa Fe rail way, will take center stage of a Bethel College lecture and entertainment series when the Life Enrichment Program swings back into gear for the 2024-25 school year.“The Harvey Girls: Women’s Roses in Railroads, Kansas, and US History,” by Dr.
Naming rights could be coming to Themian Park facilities
The Railer Foundation has started fund-raising for a project to renovate Themian Park, one of Newton’s oldest parks.
Lark men’s soccer team edged in opener
Hesston begins final season of junior college play By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan cschnabel@cherryroad.com HESSTON — The Hesston College men’s soccer team opened the season… Login to continue reading Login…
Railer girls’ tennis team opens season at Collegiate Classic
The Kansan Staff WICHITA and ANDOVER – The Newton High School girls’ tennis team opened the season at the 14-team Wichita Collegiate Classic held Saturday… Login to continue reading Login…