Plains Folk: The Dalton Gang and Coffeyville
Around 1890 Bob Dalton, the leader of the Dalton Gang, was wanting to retire.
Chad Frey
Bluestem U preparing spring classes
Bluestem U, a lifelong learning program for individuals age 55 and better, is enrolling now for its spring 2024 semester that will begin in March.
Through the lens: Look to the skies
People headed to Kauffman Muesem after hours Feb.
Stevens participates in community conversation initiative
The Newton Kansan is undertaking a new initiative that puts the spotlight the community’s diverse voices and ideas.
NMC Health breaks ground for ER behavioral health rooms
NMC Health broke ground Feb.
Wichita police say man arrested for Jackie Robinson statue theft intended to sell it for scrap metal
Wichita police have made an arrest and formally charged a 45-year-old man in the theft of the Jackie Robinson statue from League 42’s youth baseball facility at McAdams Park.Police said the suspect, Ricky Alderete, stole the statue to sell it for scrap metal.“If you try to take something from this community, it won’t tolerate it,” Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan said.Alderete was arrested for felony theft, aggravated criminal damage to property, identity theft, and making false information yesterday.The statue was found destroyed and on fire earlier this month in a dumpster in Garvey Park, seven miles south from where it was stolen.“This is a occurrence that should not have happened,” City councilmember Brandon Johnson said.
Kansas politicians absorb shock of joyous Chiefs celebration turning into violent tragedyBy Tim Carpenter
“Today, a day that should have been a celebration of the Chiefs’ remarkable skill and success, has turned into a day of mourning,” Kelly said.
BOE takes first step of disposing of Walton building
Disposing of the former Walton Elementary School by Newton USD 373 will begin this spring, though it is unclear how long a such a move would take.
Knepper named chief officer at CSB
Ken Knepper has been named Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at The Citizens State Bank.Bank President Randy Tegethoff announced the new position, last week.“We felt that Ken’s role already included many of the attributes of an executive position at the bank,” Tegethoff said.
KofC to host Lenten Friday fish meal
The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative update from 9 to 10:30 a.m.