The first year of the Harvey County Fair splitting from a traditional single weekend into two — the traditional 4H exhibits on the first weekend of August with a rodeo and a second weekend for the Demolition Derby and carnival — was 2024.
TOPEKA — Regulators questioned Evergy officials Monday about its rate case, honing in on why the company was willing to accept a $69 million decrease from its initial request.
TOPEKA — Kansas Department of Commerce secretary David Toland shared with state legislators his frustration with the third state audit of Kansas’ use of federal infrastructure grants aimed at revitalizing the economy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Elizabeth Ault teaches English as a second language to high schoolers in the Shawnee Mission School District. For her students, she said learning a new language is like going to a job interview every day — or even every hour.
Newton Public Library will host “Weather Wonders” with KWCH TV meteorologist Jake Dunne at 10 a.m. July 30 in the Helen Claassen Room of the… Login to continue reading Login…
The Newton city commission voted unanimously July 22 to pass a “not to exceed” budget for the next fiscal year.
TOPEKA — Evergy is claiming $55 million in damages after BNSF failed to deliver coal in 2022, the utility company said in a complaint filed with federal regulators.
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan For about 45 years “Skipper” was stationed near the corner of of Seventh and Oak Streets, where a new playground in… Login to continue reading Login…
Jerad Carmichael, of Sedgwick, was sentenced to 224 months (18 years and 8 months) in prison for child sex crimes. Judge Jason Lane handed down the sentence on July 16 in Harvey County District Court.
The Newton Car Club hosted a car show at the north Dillons location July 19, a sure sign that summer days are waning despite the heat of the day.