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Aftershocks reach TBT finals WICHITA — The Aftershocks, composed primarily of Wichita State alumni, reached the finals of The Basketball Tournament for the first time… Login to continue reading Login…
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August 2 through August 10, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports X page (@nksports) and… Login to continue reading Login…
Shooting leads to multiple juvenile arrests
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Following an attempted and a shooting in Newton on July 30 five juveniles were arrested in multiple locations. The Newton… Login to continue reading Login…
McAhren Sentenced to Life in Prison
Christopher M. McAhren, 32,Newton was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 100 years July 25 by Harvey County District Court Judge Michael Llamas.
One last go
Wyatt ReQua is about to make his final appearance as a 4-Her at the Harvey County Fair this weekend, showing pigs as he has done for more than a decade.
Priced Out of paradise: When Ordinary people get shut out of extraordinary places
For decades, I’ve returned to Truro, Massachusetts, drawn by some of the most breathtaking vistas on Cape Cod. I never tire of biking through the dunes, hiking the sandy bluffs of the National Seashore, or watching the sun rise over the tidal flats.
Back to school just around the corner
The last week of July means two things are around the corner in Newton — the annual Harvey County Fair and a return to school.
BOE sets $50 million bond target
Members of the Newton USD 373 Board of Education spent the last two weeks talking to community members about an upcoming bond issue as they prepared to set a limit on how much funding to pursue.
District sees massive price increase for software package
Begrudgingly Newton USD 373 Board of Education member Ian Long offered a motion July 28 to approve a three year license for a software package that saw the price increase about six times the previous renewal.
Conference attendance by treasurer draws attention.
Going over the weekly checks written by Harvey County commissioner Becky Reimer decided to question a per diem payment to county Treasurer Becky Opland on July 29.