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During the Aug. 23 Newton City Commission meeting the commission hosted a pair of hearings related to the 2023 budget. Prior to those hearings, commissioner… Login to continue reading Login…

By Chad Frey Newton Kansan A hand recount performed by Harvey County of two in the Aug. 2 primary, requested by candidates and activists at… Login to continue reading Login…

By Chad Frey Newton Kansan The busiest stretch of county road in Harvey County – Old 81/Hesston Road between Newton and Hesston – is about… Login to continue reading Login…

By Chad Frey Newton Kansan In decades past the place to be on election night was the court house community room of the Harvey County… Login to continue reading Login…

By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Editor’s Note: This is a free short version of this report. Subscribers may read the full report in the July… Login to continue reading Login…

By Chad Frey Newton Kansan One week ago Harvey County Commissioner Chip Westfall asked the commission to consider a temporary moritorium on wind farms in… Login to continue reading Login…

Caleb Smith, principal of Newton High School, has announced his resignation. “This is a personnel issue,” said Carly Stravola, spokesperson for Newton USD 373. “He… Login to continue reading Login…

The annual Sand Creek Summer Daze festival will get underway July 7 in Athletic Park. Festival buttons, $5 each, will be available at the gate.… Login to continue reading Login…

Three dead after truck/train accident By Chad Frey Newton Kansan At about 1:42 p.m. June 27 Amtrak’s Southwest Chief struck a truck near Mendon, Missouri,… Login to continue reading Login…

On June 27, several cars derailed on the Southwest Chief train 4 traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago after striking a dump truck at a… Login to continue reading Login…