Body found in southeastern Harvey County
A farmer working in his field found human remains in the 3000 block of South Hillside Road (south east of Newton) at about noon Oct. 1. The Harvey County Sheriff’s…
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Yale theologian to speak at Bethel on the flip side of ‘excellence’
An internationally renowned theologian will lecture at Bethel College thanks to the efforts of one alumnus.
Senator visits GAF construction site
Construction of a more than $300 million manufacturing facility by GAF in the Kansas Logistics Park has been slowed by rains this summer, but the facility construction has continued as the company keeps moving forward.
Commission approves sheriff vehicle purchase utilizing reserve funds
Following a crash, the Harvey County Sheriff’s Department found themselves needing to make an unplanned vehicle purchase.
Fox Ridge gas test results in
Testing of a gas release in the new Fox Ridge housing addition has shown that what caused voluntary evacuations and daily monitoring for more than a month is not pipeline or natural gas.
Book Reviews to close at end of 2025
The final chapter for Newton’s only used bookstore is in process of being written, as Book Reviews prepares to close its doors Dec. 31.
Taste of Newton coming Oct. 2
On Sept. 26 Pam Stevens was running from one thing to the next as planning for the Taste of Newton, an annual event by the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, was entering its final hours.
Through the lens: Kids Art Carnival 2025
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Kansas Hospitals Urge Extension of healthcare tax credits
A set of tax credits that assist residents in procuring health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace is set to expire at the end of the year — and area health administrators are concerned how it could impact healthcare in central Kansas if the credits go away.
Themian Park project fundraising moving forward, to seek large grant
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan A fundraising effort to fund improvements to one of Newton’s oldest parks is reaching a crossroads — wrapping up a month… Login to continue reading Login…