Bill gives state government the power to shut down medical treatments
The first bill that the Kansas Legislature sent to Gov. Laura Kelly this year didn’t lower property taxes.
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Owner of Kansan, 90 publications, talks journalism future with local podcast
In 2020 Jeremy Gulban, owner of CherryRoad Media and The Newton Kansan, came to a realization that led him to start investing in local newspapers, a story he recently chose to share with Newton Kansan partner HCTalk during a special interview with the podcast produced in Harvey County.
County joins natural resource coalition
One week ago members of the Kansas Natural Resource Coalition introduced the Harvey County Commission to the coalition, and made an invitation to the commission to join the coalition.
NCT prepping for cabaret
The third annual Newton Community Theater Cabaret is about to take to the stage, a one night only performance Feb. 15 at Kidron Bethel Village.
City names new director of public works
A 25-year public works veteran will be Newton’s next director of public works.
Buying candy, soda with food stamps banned under proposed Kansas bill
TOPEKA — Purchasing soda and candy with food stamps would no longer be permitted under a proposed Kansas bill, but whether the federal government would accept the move is unclear.
Arboretum to host run, fitness challenge
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains will host its 13th Go Green Leprechaun Run, including both a 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk and a 10K Run. Race day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 9:15 a.m. for both distances at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 West Hickory in Hesston. Both chip-timed distances will begin at 9:30.
Unemployment rate inches upward
Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted nunemployment rate of 3.6% in December. This is an increase from 3.5% in November and an increase from 2.6% in December 2023.
Presentation explores emancipated African Americans’ ‘free state’ experiences
Kauffman Museum at Bethel College will host “Free Did Not Mean Welcome,” a presentation and discussion by Carmaletta Williams, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. in the museum auditorium.
Bridge project leads to partnership and unique opportunity
This story first appeared at thekansan.com on Jan. 31