September 2024
RSVP preps for annual 9/11 service project
Harvey County RSVP volunteers will lead their September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance project on Sept. 14 in recognition of local first responders.… Login to continue reading Login…
Newton woman killed while walking on Interstate
By: Kansan StaffAubrie Lakey, a 22-year-old Newton woman who recently lost a 9-month-old son, was struck and killed while walking on the interstate Sept.
Sports briefs
BC spikers drop two FAYETTE, Missouri — The Bethel College volleyball team lost to a pair of top 25 NAIA teams in three matches Friday… Login to continue reading Login…
Governor announces water local consult meetings
TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly announced this the dates for the second round of local consult meetings to gather input on strategies for implementing the 2022 Kansas Water Plan - including a meeting in Newton.The September meetings will build on the first round of local consult and Regional Advisory Committee meetings held earlier this summer.The Newton meeting will be 9 a.m.
County to review flat mill levy budget
After listening to multiple discussions of the county budget, and if it was possible to increase personnel in the sheriff’s department and the number of miles or road improved by the road and bridge department while keeping the mill levy flat, undersheriff Shawn Chapman had a message to deliver to the Harvey County Commission.“You have a big decision ahead of you,” Chapman told the commission during its most recent budget meeting.
Beating the Heat
The final “Beat the Heat Barrel Serieis” barrel racing event of the summer season was hosted this week in the Newton Saddle Club Arena on west First Street in Newton.
Amish Cook: Dealing with ‘large changes’
A huge change is unfolding in our house.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Backpacks and back to school
School is back in session so it is time for a little pop quiz.