Even in Kansas cattle country, locals are opposing a mega feedlot
PAWNEE COUNTY, Kansas — The western side of Kansas is a great place to produce beef.
June 2025
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Laundry Love brings people together, one load at a time
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Spring Clean Laundry in west Wichita, volunteers from local churches set up tables and hand out piles of quarters to anyone who needs help — no questions asked.
Kansas agency staff recommend lower Evergy rate increase ahead of public hearings
By: Morgan ChilsonKansasReflector.com TOPEKA — Staff at the state’s utility regulatory agency disagree with Evergy’s proposed rate increase that includes a 15% hike to residential… Login to continue reading Login…
Proposed federal budget cuts could have ‘grim impact’ on Kansans with disabilities
By: Morgan Chilson KansasReflector.com TOPEKA — A leaked federal budget and the president’s budget forced Kansas advocates for people with disabilities to consider potential funding… Login to continue reading Login…
BOE talks bond timeline, intial ideas
Just days ago members of the Board of Education took tours of Chisholm Middle School and Newton High School to try and start sorting out building needs as they start planning for a possible bond issue next year.
County chooses to leave firework sales restrictions in place
At the beginning of April a prospective fireworks stand owner approached the Harvey County Commission about hosting a stand near Burrton, just outside the city limits on a property in an unincorporated area of the county.
Museum to host sale
Kauffman Museum will host the Friends of the Museum sale of antiques, vintage items and art from 8 to noon June 21, at the museum’s front entrance, auditorium and special exhibit gallery. The museum is located at 2801 N. Main Street.
SEAK returns for summer
The 19th Summer Enrichment Activites for Kids (SEAK) program launched in Newton last week, providing activities and free meals for children age 1 to 18 at two locations in Newton.
Pottery studio, gallery joins downtown
Isaac and Karina Shue have found a home in downtown Newton, not quite by accident but not totally on purpose as they open a Mostaza at 615 N. Main.
‘Unusual’ vote leads to passage of Pride Month proclamation by city commission
According to city staff a Pride Proclamation passed the city commission June 10th by the narrowest of possible margins and confusion for commissioners, proclamation requester, staff and others watching the process.