Winter blows in
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan The area saw the first winter storm of 2025 this weekend, with ice accumulating throughout Harvey County on Jan. 4 before… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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New life for old building
An old storefront downtown, 419 N. Main, is about to go through renovation and get a new purpose. Kai Thomas, 22, who purchased the building in August of 2024 has a goal.
Kids in the Kitchen
Registration for the next session of Kids in the Kitchen is open, and spots are filling.
Man convicted in death of wife
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Edward L. Altum, age 71 of Newton was found guilty of second degree intentional homicide and aggravated battery in the killing of his wife Peggy S. Altum by Judge Michael Llamas Jan. 3 in District…
Museum to host stargazing event
The evening of Jan. 10 will be very special, astronomically speaking, because every planet except for Mercury will be visible in the night sky. From… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Newton Public Works Director to retire in March
Special to the Kansan Newton City Engineer/Director of Public Works Suzanne Loomis has announced she will retire in March following 28 years with the City… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Remaining area high school winter sports schedules
All schedules subject to change without notice BASKETBALL (G 6 p.m., B 7:30 p.m. unless noted) AV-CTL II Newton Jan. 30-Feb. 1 Newton Inv. (G… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Through the lens: Kids in the Kitchen
Children in grades two through four have an opportunity to learn their way around the kitchen through a program by the Kansas State Research and Extension office, a class called Kids in the Kitchen that meets one Thursday a month…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
By: Ross WilliamsStatesNewsroom President Jimmy Carter, the only Georgian to ever occupy the White House, died Sunday Dec. 29, 2024, after spending over a year… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Events calendar
Have an event to add? Send like information to news@thekansan.com Jan. 2 5 to 6 p.m. —Prime Suspects Book Club, Newton Public Library, 223 E.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close