Plains Folk: Leaping at the chance for romance
“The ladies of Longton,” say press reports from Elk County in 1876, “are making preparations to hold a Grand Leap Year Ball on Monday evening, February 14.
Chad Frey
Fine arts fundraiser Feb. 2
The Fine Arts Hog Roast will be Feb. 2 at Newton High School, 900 West 12th, during the home basketball game. Served in the commons,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Life Enrichment to start new semester
Life Enrichment will begin their spring semester of presentations January 31. Bethel College Life Enrichment is a weekly series, especially for adults age 60 and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
In Brief; Assistant superintendent leaving USD 373, Speaker series to launch
Assistant superintendent leaving USD 373 During an abbreviated meeting moved to a zoom call, the Newton USD 373 Board of Education approved a personnel report… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Moundridge grad’s book earns national honor
Jesse Nathan’s debut collection of poems, Eggtooth, a collection about growing up in Kansas, has been named the winner of the 2024 New Writers Award.It’s a story about Kansas, and about an artist’s journey.Nathan who grew up on a wheat farm in rural McPherson County and attended Moundridge High School.
In the garden: We love our houseplants
When we refer to houseplants in Kansas we typically mean plants that are tropical and can’t survive outside in the winter.
Fast food hamburgers are helping Kansas ranchers save dwindling native grasslands
HASKELL COUNTY, Kansas – Kelly Anthony, a cattle rancher in southwest Kansas, drives through his pasture, blaring a siren he uses to get the attention of the herd.
Kansas agriculture secretary confirms state’s 15th case of deadly avian influenza since Dec. 1
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Agriculture confirmed Monday the 15th case of avian influenza since Dec.
Events calendar
Jan. 27 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Small Business Pop Up Shop, Sand Creek Event Center, 1600 S Anderson Ave Noon to 4:30 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Facing a $42 million budget gap, Wichita will close some schools at the end of this school year
WICHITA — About a half-dozen Wichita public schools will close for good at the end of the school year, as the district deals with declining enrollment and a massive budget shortfall.Wichita Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld said four to seven schools will likely close.