Newton-Hesston swimmers 2nd
The Kansan Staff GREAT BEND — The Newton-Hesston girls’ swimming team placed second Thursday at the Great Bend Invitational Thursday at the Barton Community College… Login to continue reading Login…
May 2025
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USD 373 releases open enrollment slot estimates
While enrollment at Newton USD 373 is expected to shrink next year, the number of open enrollment slots available is projected to do the same.
Hendrickson a story of perseverance and commitment
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan The seeds of Second Lieutenant Wyatt Hendrickson Day celebrated April 30 in Newton were sown on March 22 in living… Login to continue reading Login…
A hero’s welcome
The community of Newton rolled out the proverbial red carpet to welcome home Second Lt. Wyatt Hendrickson on April 30, a day that had been declared Second Lt. Wyatt Hendrickson Day by the Newton City Commission.
National Day of Prayer observance hosted at courthouse
On May 1 roughly 100 people gathered on the lawn of the Harvey County to observe the national day of prayer.
A Kansas sheriff’s sweet, clumsy invite to deliver drunk teens home
Hey teenagers: do you have a cool adult who you trust to drive you home after you get drunk?
Tariffs: Amazon, Walmart shouldn’t assist Trump in hiding his tax hikes
Amazon, Punchbowl News reported on April 29, “will soon show how much [US president Donald] Trump’s tariffs are adding to the price of each product .... The shopping site will display how much of an item’s cost is derived from tariffs -- right next to the product’s total listed price.”
Auditions set for Newton Community Children’s Choir
Fourth- through eighth-graders who love to sing are invited to audition for Newton Community Children’s Choir’s 2025-2026 season.
Sheriff’s Office to conduct weekend DUI check lane
The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office will supervise a DUI check lane enforcement effort in Harvey County this weekend.
Board of Ed gets building overview
Vince Haines is a familiar face to followers of the Newton USD 373, his Gravity Works company out of El Dorado has been part of three bond issues this century in the Newton School District.