OPEKA — Republican gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt pledged Saturday to block any requirement that Kansas children be immunized from COVID-19 before attending school. The pledge is a response to Thursday’s widely misunderstood vote by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee, which endorsed COVID-19 vaccines for kids and adults.
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Dear Doctors: My brother-in-law is 57 years old, and he is getting coronary bypass surgery. I don’t want to bother him or my sister with a lot of questions right now, but I do want to understand what is happening. Why is this surgery needed, and how is it done? Will it fix whatever is wrong?
With the upcoming election just around the corner, I wanted to take the time to reach out with some brief responses to what I see are the most common questions and topics I am asked about. The goal of this correspondence is in no way to be definitive answers nor full explanations of these complex issues; however, I hope this can give clarity and add to the conversation around these topics.
Abortion rights may not be on the ballot, but they will undoubtedly influence the November election. You’ve probably heard a lot of people try to extrapolate from the August 2nd results to forecast what will happen on November 8th.
ANDOVER — The Newton High School volleyball team fell in the finals of the Class 5A sub-state tournament Saturday in Andover. The Railers, seeded 10th in the 18-team substate pool, upset Topeka West 26-28, 25-17, 25-16 in the semifinals.
The Bethel College volleyball team ended its Senior Night with a five-set win over McPherson Saturday at Thresher Gym. Bethel downed the Bulldogs 20-25, 25-13, 24-26, 25-16, 15-12.
DERBY — The Newton High School football team had Class 6A powerhouse Derby staggered in the first half, but the Panthers got off the canvas in the second half to score five unanswered touchdowns and claim a 49-20 win Friday night in AV-CTL I play in Derby. Dylan Edwards carried the ball 19 times for 295 yards and five touchdowns.
Thursday’s games Note: Times subject to change Class 1A Valley Heights (2-6) at Sedgwick (4-4) 6:30 p.m. Sedgwick edged Marion 35-32 last week for the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Warriors end season 7-9-1, lose five seniors By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan ELBING — After three goals in the first 8 ½ minutes of play,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close