Installation crews are at work replacing the old lighting throughout the Newton School District with new LED lamps and fixtures in an attempt to save energy, reduce maintenance costs and improve light levels.
The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office will not file criminal charges in the death of Cedric Lofton. Lofton, 17, died in September after being taken to the county's Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center during a mental health crisis after his guardian called 911.
KYIV, Ukraine – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Western nations on Wednesday to remain united despite what he called “relentless” Russian aggression against Ukraine and reassured Ukraine’s leader of their support while calling for Ukrainians to stand strong.
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.
The University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually assaulted by a former sports doctor during his nearly four-decade career at the school, the university and those involved in the settlement announced Wednesday.
Earth’s interior is cooling faster than previously estimated, according to a recent study, prompting questions about how long people can live on the planet. There’s no timetable on the cooling process, which could eventually turn Earth solid, similar to Mars.
Biden names major Democratic donors as UK, Brazil envoys WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his intention to nominate Democratic fundraiser Jane Hartley to serve as ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and major donor Alan Leventhal to serve as his envoy to Denmark. It was also announced Biden would nominate longtime diplomat Elizabeth Bagley to serve as ambassador to Brazil and career senior foreign service officer Alexander Laskaris to serve in Chad.
DERBY — The Newton High School boys’ basketball team fell to Derby 76-54 Friday night in AV-CTL I play in Derby. Newton trailed 19-12 after the first quarter, 30-23 at the half and 60-46 after three quarters.
HILLSBORO — After missing the first month of the season with an injury, Hesston High senior Cason Richardson is back with a vengeance. Richardson, in his third game back with the Swathers, scored 21 points to lead Hesston to a 60-11 win over Riley County Tuesday in the first round of the Hillsboro Trojan Classic.
Osaka, Barty advance toward Australian Open showdown MELBOURNE, Australia – For the first set, Naomi Osaka’s rediscovered love of the game meant it was anything but fun for Madison Brengle in the second round of the Australian Open. The defending champion conceded only four points in the first four games Wednesday and rifled forehand winners seemingly at will as she breezed to 6-0 in a mere 20 minutes.