October 2025
Is Newton a ‘Food Swamp?’
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan When a Door Dasher in Newton is waiting for a call, they can routinely be found in the parking lots in… Login to continue reading Login…
Guess who’s not feeling the impact of a government shutdown …
In April 2011, as Congress was working together to avert a government shutdown, Donald Trump was toying with the idea of a presidential bid. He addressed the possibility of a shutdown during an interview with Meredith Vieira on NBC’s “Today” show.
A Carnegie library opened in 1914 is still a lifeline for this rural Kansas town.
PEABODY — Sunshine from the front bay windows of the Peabody Township Public Library brushes the desks and chairs and books inside with a natural warmth no electric light can match.
A Sunny Day, and a Better Day, in Kansas
By Russell Arben Fox On September 21, the day before the autumn equinox, about 20 people gathered in Memorial Park in Winfield, Kansas, to mark… Login to continue reading Login…
Avoid Tylenol because of autism risks? Not so fast, says this Kansas scientist.
“Don’t take Tylenol!” I overheard one of my nursing students say as I returned after a break to the class. This was after a physician had shared that one of his patients told him to learn more the risks of Tylenol.
“National Defense Strategy”: A novel and unlikely, but welcome, proposition
“Military leaders have raised serious concerns about the Trump administration’s forthcoming defense strategy,” the Washington Post reports. “The critiques from multiple top officers ... come as [US defense secretary Pete] Hegseth reorders U.S. military priorities -- centering the Pentagon on perceived threats to the homeland, narrowing U.S. competition with China, and downplaying America’s role in Europe and Africa.”
Through the lens: Class of 1965 tours CMS
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Area football roundup
Class 3A, District 6 Central Kansas League Hesston 51, Smoky Valley 0 LINDSBORG – The Hesston High School football team downed Smoky Valley 51-0 Friday… Login to continue reading Login…
Capps-Malin Invitational Cross Country
Saturday Centennial Park GIRLS Team scores — Wamego 42, Dodge City 55, Newton 63, Derby 74, Andover Central 140, Campus 156, Liberal 157. Andover, El… Login to continue reading Login…