Railer boys get past Goddard comeback to preserve win
Schmidt scores first 14 points for Newton, finishing with 21 points By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan GODDARD — The Newton High School boys’ basketball team… Login to continue reading Login…
January 2025
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24-4 third quarter too much for Railer girls to overcome
Newton falls on the road to Eisenhower, Henderson leads Railers with nine points By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan GODDARD — The Newton High School girls’… Login to continue reading Login…
Full Vision cuts ribbon on expansion
Just under two years from breaking ground, Full Vision will hosted another ceremony at the company — this one to cut the ribbon for a $7 million expansion to the manufacturing plant just south of U.S. 50 on the outskirts of Newton’s east side.
Enjoy the snow
All across the state, Kansans have been enjoying or perhaps dealing with the snow for more than a week. I have heard countless people remark that there’s been more snow than we have had in years. It definitely feels like the longest snow streak we have had in the 12 years I have lived in Kansas.
Reflections on a winter storm — and the worst blizzard in Kansas history
You know when the winter country has arrived in Kansas because the sky at midday is a shade of blue that throbs with light but no warmth. The shameless trees are studded with diamonds that flare in the sunlight, the long grass is matted with snow, and the geese are lords of the frozen fields. The very ground sends a chill right up through your boots to squeeze your spirit in a grip that makes you long for the golden days of summer.
More electric vehicles are coming. Will Kansas be ready?
Currently (excuse the pun), electric vehicles make up only about 1% of the car and light truck market in Kansas–but that will change. Even the climate denialism of President-elect Trump cannot stop it. His newfound friendship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk is sure to keep EV sales strong. Besides, a new Panasonic EV battery factory being built in DeSoto received the largest state tax incentive package in Kansas history– $2.5 billion.
THE AMISH COOK Twenty little toes trying to wiggle their way under the door
Imagine eating your favorite dessert every meal. How long would it still be good? How happy are children if they do only what they want to do all day, every day?
Cost of Pine Street renovation heads upwards
A project to renovate 215 S. Pine, a building purchased by Harvey County last year for the creation of office space to ultimately facilitate an expansion of the district court, hit a snag this week.
Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week voting opens
The voting process of the Newton Kansan Athletes of the Week for Week 6 of the winter sports season has opened. The site is at This week’s nominees are:…
Railer swimmers still close to state times
Newton takes fifth at second home invitational of the season By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan The Newton High School boys’ swimming team keeps flirting with… Login to continue reading Login…