Possible expansion of east First street slowed
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Tuesday the Newton City Commission tabled an agenda item after hearing the county commission needed more time to evaluate not only… Login to continue reading Login…
March 2025
Read MorePossible expansion of east First street slowed
County to start bridge project
A bridge replacement project is scheduled to begin March 14 on North Emma Creek Road between West First Street and Northwest 12th Street. That is west of Newton and northeast of Halstead.
In the Garden: Time to start potatoes
Release Date: as soon as possible
Trail extension plan taking next step
A plan to extend a portion of the Sand Creek bike path may take the next step on March 11 during the city commission meeting, when the commission will be asked to consider sending requests for proposals for design of the project.
BOE delays Themian agreement decision
The Newton USD 373 Board of Education received a bit of a fund-raising update on a project to renovate Themian Park in downtown before pushing back a vote to ratify an agreement for the project March 10.
School safety drills planned for March 14
Although Newton USD 373 students do not have school on Friday, March 14 as staff observe a workday, there will be action in the buildings.
Public responds to call for Health Department terminations
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan One week ago the Harvey County heard statements during the public comment period of the meeting questioning the judgment, and… Login to continue reading Login…
Statehouse Scraps: YOLO Kansas legislators want to be legends
Kansas GOP legislators, overflowing with ambition but constrained by a shortened schedule, have decided to throw caution to the wind.
Through the lens: Hesston tornado anniversary
On April 13, 1990, a tornado ripped through Hesston. The twister damaged more than 220 homes and 20 businesses.