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The city of Newton announced via social media Jan. 28 that utility rates will increase in February. That increase is result of a decision discussed in 2022 and finalized in…
Andy, Chad, and Lance talk about GAF being the Biggest Economic Development Project of 2024, Existing and Planned Housing for Newton, Full Vision Expansion, Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, Whether the Media was really banned from the Kansas Legislature, Has the mainstream media really done a 180 since Trump was elected, and Harvey County Talk's (HCTALK) numbers for the last month.
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Edward L. Altum, age 71 of Newton was found guilty of second degree intentional homicide and aggravated battery in the killing of his wife Peggy…
Children in grades two through four have an opportunity to learn their way around the kitchen through a program by the Kansas State Research and Extension office, a class called…
A live nativity walking tour called Night in the Barn by Tabor Mennonite Church was Dec. 21 and 22 at Patchwork Farms (formerly Papa’s Pumpkin Patch) at 372 70th St,…
Dec. 15 members of Grace Community Church made a stop at Lincoln Park Apartments on west Sixth Street to Christmas carol for residents of the apartment building. For a full…
Editors note: This story was corrected for the location the bus pulled over. Newton Police are investigating an incident that occurred this afternoon on a USD 373 bus. In the…
The Chisholm Middle School choirs hosted a concert at the school Dec. 10. Performing that night were the seventh grade choir, eighth grade choir and an audition choir called the…