Mail carrier cited for DUI
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan A Newton postal carrier was cited for DUI April 8 while working his route. Rob Kuhn, 49, Newton was cited… Login to continue reading Login…
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Newton woman killed in accident, driver found
By Chad FreyNewton KansanLaurie Robinson, 64, of Newton, was identified as the victim of a hit-and-run accident April 8 on Southeast 24th Street just east of I-135 in Newton.Robinson was a contributor to Anabaptist World and an author.
Old library under demolition
Just days after the opening of the new Newton Public Library demolition of Newton’s second library got underway.The space currently occupied by an empty brick building at the corner of Oak and Seventh Streets will become a parking lot for the newest library in Newton.The library being torn down by contractors this monthfirst opened in 1973, after several years of the city saving funds for its construction.On April 19, 1966, the City Commission voted to set aside one mill each year for 10 years to accumulate funds to build a new library.
Kansas Legislature finds $1.57 billion tax compromise
TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature rebounded from dizzying defeat of a tax bill endorsed by Gov.
Flint Hills burning: where to check conditions and learn more
It is burn season in the Flint Hills, with controlled burns throughout the region.
Newton woman killed in hit-and-run
Laurie Robinson, 64, of Newton, was identified as the victim of a hit-and-run accident this morning on Southeast 24th Street just east of I-135 in… Login to continue reading Login…
Habitat breaks ground on 20th home
Thursday afternoon there was a special groundbreaking in the 600 block of E.
Experts say the economy is getting better, but consumers don’t feel that way. Here’s why.
Americans are still worried about their financial stability even as their recession fears lessen.High prices at the grocery store and consumers’ memories of their pre-pandemic budgets may be playing a role.
Kansas newspaper that was raided by Marion police sues officials for attack on free press
TOPEKA — The Marion County Record has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against local authorities who planned and carried out the raid last year of the newspaper office and publishers’ home, accusing the “co-conspirators” of seeking revenge for unfavorable news coverage through falsified and invalid search warrants.According to a 127-page complaint filed Monday, former Mayor David Mayfield ordered the takedown of the newspaper and a political rival after identifying journalists as “the real villains in America.”The lawsuit claims defendants violated the First Amendment freedom of the press, the Fourth Amendment prohibition on warrantless searches, and federal and state laws that protect journalists — and their sources — from police raids.
County closes bridge, plans for replacement
The county road and bridge department closed down a bridge near Whitewater on April 1, one that had been targeted for renovation later this year and near a bridge that was rebuilt a year ago.The closure comes early, in many respects, and will last longer than expected.“The bridge will be replaced, it is just it will have to be closed until we get to the point where the state allows us to move forward with that project,” said county administrator Anthony Swartzendruber.The bridge, which has a wooden structure, has started to fail.