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Trail map project coming to fruition

A project that has undergone stops and starts since its inception in 2021 may finally be coming to fruition over the course of the next 90 days, according Toby Carrig, director of the Newton Convention and Tourism Bureau.

Sports Brief

Railers fall to Hutch HUTCHINSON – The Newton High School girls’ basketball team fell to Hutchinson 35-20 Friday in AV-CTL I play in Hutchinson. The Newton boys fell to Hutchinson 58-39.

Learning Loss is Long Term

“Learning losses from COVID-19 could cost this generation of students close to $17 trillion in lifetime earnings,” according to a report from the World Bank on December 6, 2021. Senator Everett Dirksen long ago famously observed: “A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking real money.” But this is trillion, with a “t.”

DOCTORS MAY OPT FOR NONOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF APPENDICITIS

Dear Doctors: One of my roommates went to the ER because of abdominal pain and nausea. It turned out to be appendicitis, and we all thought he would need to have surgery. But the doctors did something they called nonoperative management, and he got better. What is that? Is it safe?

Halstead claims pair of third-place state finishes

HAYS – The Halstead Dragons claimed two medals out of four competing at the Class 3-2-1A State Championships Friday at the Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Senior Skyler Geer at 150 pounds and sophomore Clayton Considine each reached the consolation finals, where they posted wins to place third.

Legislature chasing the wrong states

The grand potentates in charge of the Kansas Legislature believe that lowering tax rates on the rich will transform our state. I have some bad news for them. You can fiddle with percentages all you want, but you can’t relocate Kansas to the Gulf Coast.

Area basketball roundup

Prep girls Class 3A sub-state Halstead 51, Kingman 44 HALSTEAD — The Halstead Dragon girls are off to the Class 3A sub-state semifinals after a… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Newton spring sports teams open practice

Railers have seven teams that play in spring The Kansan Staff Monday is the first day, under Kansas State High School Activities Association rules that… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close