Railers roll past Wichita West at Titan Classic
Newton to face Wichita East Saturday to end tourney play By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan WICHITA — The Newton High School boys’ soccer team had… Login to continue reading Login…
September 2025
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County prosecutor’s office staffing issues persist
In 2022 the Kansas Legislature funded two new judge positions for Harvey County -- one district court judge and a magistrate judge -- thus giving Harvey County a total of four full-time judges. That action, in county prosecutor Heather Figger’s view, created a little bit of a problem for the county attorney’s office.
‘Not lowering standards’: Kansas education leaders adopt new scale for state tests
WICHITA — The Kansas State Board of Education has approved new score thresholds for state assessment tests that are expected to increase the number of students scoring in the top levels.
City launches comprehensive planning process
The City of Newton has begun its new comprehensive planning initiative, Newton Next.
Successful so far: Microschools still rare but gaining traction in Kansas
Olivia Sumner, a teacher at Creative Minds Academy, started last fall with about 15 students in kindergarten through sixth grade. This fall, the popular microschool operated by the Wichita school district will more than double its enrollment.
NPL to host local author day
Author registration will opened for Newton Public Library’s first-ever Local Author Day.
Kansas governor, 18 others oppose Trump’s ‘chaotic’ plans for state National Guard
TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and more than a dozen other Democratic governors cautioned President Donald Trump against deploying states’ National Guard.
Strike up the band
The Newton High SchoolMarching Band will be more than 80 members strong this year, again directed by Greg Bergman of Newton High School.
City creates framework for hotel incentive program
This summer city staff have been working on an idea, a set of incentives to try and attract more hotels to the city of Newton.
Labor Day to alter trash pickup schedule
Newton City offices will be closed Monday, Sept.1 for Labor Day, which will also alter the trash collection schedule.