County looks at new option for jail upgrades
When the first estimates of jail renovations cross the Harvey County Commission desk March 12, Options presented included one priced at $9.7 million and second $28.75 million.
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Wichita school district could consider bond issue, consolidation plan
Consultants hired by Wichita public schools say the district needs to reduce its number of buildings by more than 25% over the next two decades.That could involve a massive bond issue or series of bonds to build and renovate schools — though none of the options include price tags just yet.
HC renovations provide new locations for long standing programs
By Kansan Staff Hesston College started a renovation to the Laban Peachey Center several months ago, one that now means long-time programs on the campus… Login to continue reading Login…
This southwest Kansas newspaper printing press is an oasis in an expanding news desert
LIBERAL, Kansas — Print media is struggling in many areas, but it survives in 15 towns thanks to a printing press still churning out newspapers in Liberal, Kansas.The light blue machine takes up most of a warehouse, about the size of a school bus, with newspapers flying through different pulleys as ink is applied.
Local playwriting festival takes the stage
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Hesston — It has been about five years since local playwrites have had this opportunity — the Pen To Paper showcase… Login to continue reading Login…
March for the Arts moves inside
By Kansan StaffNewton fine arts programs including band, art, choir, drama and orchestra changed their initial plan for an April 20 fundraiser.
NRC approves press box bid
The Newton Recreation Commission met April 19, approving a bid for a new press box facility at Railer Field in Centennial Park. Vogts Parga was… Login to continue reading Login…
Coming to dinner
This week as a couple hundred people gathered at The Table, an initiative of the So Shine Foundation, they were greeted by Health Ministries and the Harvey Health Department.
Women of the Year: Rachel Bachman
Rachel Bachman came to Newton more.