Warkentin’s wheat
Bernard Warkentin couldn’t have known that when he planted wheat in central Kansas in 1874 he was sowing Kansas’ legacy as the Wheat State.
Chad Frey
County ownership of acreage on S. Halstead explained
Roland Decker recently filed a variance from floodplain requirements for a property on South Halstead Road, triggering a letter to the county commission which owns property right next door.
Presidential Preference Primary wrapping up March 19
The state of Kansas’ third-ever presidential preference primary will close early voting March 18, and open up polls countywide on March 19.There will also be a polling station open at the courthouse Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m.
County Commission looks at jail renovations
One thing is clear after a discussion of the state of the Harvey County Detention Center between architects, members of the county sheriff’s office and the county commission: something will be done to address a number of issues that have arisen in a building that opened in 1997.
Fruits of our labors
It’s budget season on a permanent basis now.
Social Security commissioner: Budget proposal makes investments in Social Security
The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
In the garden: Giving away trees at the home and garden show
This year at the Harvey County Home and Garden Show we are giving away tree seedlings to kids that attend with a paying parent.
Events calendar
March 9 10 a.m. to noon — Second Saturday at Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth. Themed make and take creations will be provided every… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Cattle Chat: Understanding mycoplasma pneumonia
MANHATTAN — Anyone who has ever had a respiratory infection knows how hard it can be to clear the body and how miserable it can make a person feel.In much the same way, beef cattle can also experience respiratory disease that may start as a virus and turn into bacterial pneumonia, said the experts at Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.
City moves forward with new traffic signal at First and Spencer
A series of economic development prospects and announcements has led to the city of Newton to make improvements to the intersection of First Street and Spencer.