By Suzanne Perez WICHITA, Kansas — Some Black leaders in Wichita worry that the district’s high schools could be inflating their graduation rates — and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
TOPEKA — The CEO of financial services firm Beneficient resigned rather than face questions by attorneys about accounting problems at the company, whose holdings include a Kansas bank charter that exempts dealings from regulatory oversight.
Editor’s note: In about 1905, the Fred Harvey Company moved facilities from Kansas City, MO to Newton, KS to a location on west First near Sand Creek establishing the “Fred Harvey Farm.” The facility processed dairy products, carbonated soda and poultry. He also operated a diner and laundry facility in downtown. Due to his historical significance to Newton, we are providing this three part series by sister publication the Leavenworth Times.
Sean Heaton spent most of his week leading up to Independence Day on a scaffolding outside the Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E 6th St, painting.
The current committee chair of the Newton Mexican American Athletic Club, Cameron Becker, may not be old enough to remember how the Newton Mexican-American Fastpitch Softball Tournament started – it started decades before he was born – but the former batboy turned committee member knows why the tournament happens on July 4 weekend.
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Newton It took the city commission multiple meetings to come up with the 2025 fireworks rules, settling on fireworks sales from… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
An effort to boost the wages of childcare workers in Harvey and Marion Counties picked up a boost last week — United Way of Harvey & Marion Counties (UWHMC), in partnership with the Harvey County Childcare Task Force, announced receiving a grant of $25,000 towards the effort.
Molly Redinger, a dispatcher for Harvey County 911, is part of a group that plans for Independence Day year-round.
Editor’s note: In about 1905, the Fred Harvey Company moved facilities from Kansas City, MO to Newton, KS to a location on west First near Sand Creek establishing the “Fred Harvey Farm.” The facility processed dairy products, carbonated soda and poultry. He also operated a diner and laundry facility in downtown. Due to his historical significance to Newton, we are providing this three part series by sister publication the Leavenworth Times.
This week the Newt City Commission took a look at a pair of fireworks resolutions, just days before the 2025 fireworks season was set to start.