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SUNDAY BEST BETS

Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece 7 p.m. on KPTS Detective Fitzroy (Evan McCabe) hires Eliza (Kate Phillips) to look into a case of police corruption after he sees a colleague plant evidence on a suspect in the new episode “Bloodline.” But just what will they be able to do when they uncover the truth? Stuart Martin, Ansu Kabia, Cathy Belton, and Simon Ludders also star.

FRIDAY BEST BETS

The Card Counter 7 p.m. on MAX William (Oscar Isaac) is a gambler and former serviceman who sets out to reform a young man seeking revenge on a mutual enemy from their past.

Bishop Carroll reaches NIT finals

The top-seeded, fourth-ranked (KBCA, Class 5A) and unbeaten Bishop Carroll girls’ basketball team advances to the finals of the 47th Newton Invitational Tournament, holding off Shawnee Mission Northwest 50-47.

Area basketball roundup

PREP GIRLS Shepherd Inv. Moundridge 50, Belle Plaine 36 SEDGWICK — The Moundridge Wildcat girls reached the finals of the Steve Shepherd Invitational with a 50-36 win over Belle Plaine Thursday.

In Brief

The Harvey County Health Department along with other health organizations are conducting a survey regarding health issues in Harvey County. Anyone who lives or works in Harvey County can take the survey.

Editorial: Difficult discussions coming this week

There are a pair of work sessions coming up next week that warrant attention - the board of education will talk about dropping enrollment, while the Newton city commission will talk utility rates. Neither is a discussion that anyone really wants to have.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

What is a ‘met tower?’ Wanted to take the opportunity to provide details to the residents of Harvey County about meteorological (MET) towers – what they are and what they do. I’d also like to explain the four conditional use permits that have been submitted for consideration to the Harvey County Planning and Zoning commission.