SALINA — The Newton High School boys’ golf team opened the season with a seventh- place finish at the Salina Central Invitational Monday at the Salina Municipal Golf Course. Hutchinson won the team title at 306, followed by Salina South at 314, Topeka Seaman at 339-91, Topeka at 339-94 and Emporia at 361.
WALLACE COUNTY — The Ogallala Aquifer has a visibility problem. It’s easy to see when drought, farm irrigation and city taps drain the great reservoirs of the Southwest.
In both games of the season softball opener Friday between Newton and Andover Central at Kelsch Field, Andover took substantial leads with the Railers making comebacks. In the first game, Newton took the lead late before falling 13-10.
The Harvey County Sheriff’s Office has concluded one investigation while another continues into the deaths of two persons discovered within days of each other. The deaths are not related, aside from being found within the same week.
An Open Letter to Our Legislature Since 2014 our federal government has offered to send each state money to expand Medicaid for struggling citizens. During that entire time Kansas has refused to accept the gift. The total now exceeds over six billion dollars that should have been spent here. Instead federal money collected with our taxes went to other states. President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, present this to the total legislature for debate. We elected you to represent us! Expand Medicaid!
WICHITA – The Newton High School girls’ swimming team got its first state qualifier and placed 10th out of 16 teams Friday at the Wichita Heights Invitational. Blue Valley Southwest won at 391, followed by Winfield at 282.5, Andover at 265, Derby at 250 and Kapaun-Mt.
Millie Rose Hein, 78, of Newton, Kansas, went home to the Lord on April 2, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 26, 1944, in Lawrence, Kansas, she was the daughter of Lewis and Dorothy Higgins, and sister to Sonny Higgins, all of whom preceded her in death.
Sheila Louise (Moyer) Ratzlaff, 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita, KS.
NHS Athletic Hall of Fame seeks nominees Organizers of the Newton High School Athletic Hall of Fame are seeking nominations for the 2023 class. The deadline is May 1.
Thresher flag football wins LEAVENWORTH — The Bethel College women’s flag football team won its first game in program history, stopping Saint Mary 18-7 Thursday… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close