Open Streets returns
An event held for the first time in April of 2024 is coming back for 2025 – Newton Open Streets.
Chad Frey
HC Talk, April 25, 2024
Chad, Andy, and Lance talk about the ongoing BESS MESS with the failed recall petition of Halstead Mayor Dennis Travis, Mental Health Awareness, the Town Hall with Sheriff Chad Gay, changes being made to the Sedgwick County Detention Center, and…
County hires new administrator
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan This story appeared first online April 23 at thekansan.com Harvey County selected Newton High School graduate Kevin Frymire as its… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Airport project moving forward
The Newton City Commission gave final approval for a runway reconstruction project at the Newton City/County Airport, a project that was delayed earlier this year after bids came in too high.
NMC Health hosts grand opening of Emergency Department expansion
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan It was a moment of amazement for city commissioner Kathy Valentine. She, like several other community members, attended a grand opening… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Hidden threat to care for the Down Syndrome community
When my son was born with Down syndrome, I learned quickly that the smallest details of medical care can have an extensive effect on the quality of life.
Stress manifests in many forms
As we find ourselves amidst Stress Awareness Month, it’s a timely reminder of the profound impact stress can have on our health and daily lives. Stress can be likened to an uninvited guest; it shows up without notice and makes itself at home. Unfortunately, chronic stress can negatively impact mental health, potentially leading to anxiety or depression. It can also impact your physical well-being.
Letters to the editorRegarding the April 19 Kansan editorial
I’m not a news producer, or enthusiast, just a consumer. When reading or hearing the news, I like to know, up front, what is happening now, then get the details, so for me the subject article was appropriate as presented on the front page: headline, fact, details.
Trusting the process
Kansas Farm Bureau is fully engaged in the process of developing policy for members’ consideration at our annual meeting in December. The Resolutions Committee has received your ideas from issue surfacing and we have started developing proposals for the full delegation to consider.
In the garden: Growing melons in Kansas
When I was a kid my favorite thing to eat from our garden were melons. Watermelon, Cantaloupe and honeydew were the common ones we grew. Melons are tender, warm-weather vegetables that require culture similar to other vine crops. There are many different types of melons, most of which perform well in Kansas. Most melons are large-vined plants, although there are some newer, more compact varieties.