After almost six years on the east coast, I’m moving back to Kansas this summer, which means I’ll soon be part of what Sarah Smarsh calls “the homecomers”: folks who return to — and fight for — the rural places they love.
In 2019 the state legislature passed what is called a “charter resolution” for Johnson County, making a change to how unpaid property taxes are dealt with. Instead of taxpayers being allowed to go three years into arrears, it allows five.
The Newton city commission did not take a formal vote, but reached a consensus on March 14 that it is time to dissolve the Newton/North Newton Planning Commission and Newton/North Newton Historic Preservation Commission.
Adam E. Hill 88, died March 1, 2023 at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton.
LINDSBORG — The Bethel College softball team opened KCAC play with a pair of losses Tuesday at Bethany. The Threshers lost the opener 10-0 in five innings on the eight-run rule.
Virginia Malanowski, born on March 12, 1921, passed away on March 9, 2023 at her residence. Graveside committal service will be 10:00 a.m., Friday March 17, 2023 at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.
PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Settle your differences with others.
Last week, KDADS and the Legislature requested $50 million to address the Disabled Wait List. The Wait List for Intellectually/Developmentally Disable and Physically Disabled Kansans now tops 7,200 as of Jan 2023.
In the wake of a decision made by the Newton USD 373 Board of Education to reduce two elementary schools to single sections schools (one class per grade level), members have been hearing from parents.
The Kansan Staff The Bethel College men’s and women’s tennis teams each claimed a win over Doane Sunday at the Ward Tennis Center. The women won 6-1.