County approves Hillsboro Industries agreement
One of the final hurdles for Hillsboro Industries run to locate a manufacturing facility in Newton was cleared on Dec.
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New COVID-19 variant spreads as Kansans travel for the holidays
TOPEKA — Health officials warn travelers to watch out for a highly contagious new COVID-19 variant when making plans this month.During a Tuesday update on COVID-19 cases, the University of Kansas Health System reported treating 24 COVID-19 patients this week.
K-State to lead multi-state study to improve crop production practices
By Pat Melgares K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University has been chosen to lead a five-year study on the… Login to continue reading Login…
‘Neighbor’s Nook’ opens on city’s west side
There are moments when Diana Prouty questions her own sanity - she opened a consignment store on Newton’s west side about three months ago without giving a single thought to if the business would ever really make a dime.
Pearl Harbor remembered
Students of history and many patriots can tell you what this day is.
Study: Ag labor shortages cost state economy as much as $11.7B
MANHATTAN – Kansas State University and Kansas Department of Agriculture economists are reporting findings of a study indicating that alleviating a shortage of farm labor in Kansas could boost the state’s economy by as much as $11.7 billion.“Accepting the status quo in the labor market is costly,” said agricultural economist Jenny Ifft, who is also K-State’s Flinchbaugh Agricultural Policy Chair.And places like Harvey County are affected - where AGCO (an agricultural equipment manufacturer) is a top employer.
Dan’s Cycle changing hands
Dan’s Cycle, a motorcycle shop that has grown over nearly three decades in Hesston under the watchful eye of Dan and Kamme Erb, will be changing hands.
Former county, city commissioner passes away
A former Newton city and Harvey County commissioner has passed away.
New mural dedicated
The last pieces of the “Meadowlark Mural” were put into place this week, leading to a dedication of Newton’s latest downtown public art instalation on Nov.
Wetland Park open to the public
While it was too wet for one of the final projects at the R.