911 dispatch a busy place
When a 911 dispatcher reports for work, they sit down in front of an array of monitors and don a headset. The calls come quickly, and from a number of sources looking for all different kinds of assistance.
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When a Kansas county wants people to plant milkweed but a city makes them rip it out
Oliver Hernandez’s front yard hums with plenty of bugs for the 12-year-old and his friends to find. “It’s kind of fun just knowing that there are lots of caterpillars in the yard,” he said.
In the garden: Why you have weeds in the lawn
to make me think spring is here, blooms everywhere! When there are blooms most likely are lawn weeds coming on as well. Weeds are a problem in many lawns this time of year. There are ways of controlling them if you pay attention to culturing your lawn. Here are some reasons you have weeds: Improper mowing-Mowing too low and too infrequently thins the turf, allowing weeds to get started.
Growing Herbs in Containers
Keep your favorite herbs within easy reach for cooking and seasoning by growing them in containers. A few pots set by your door and grill or on the patio, deck, or balcony make it easy to include some homegrown flavor.
Film’s stories converge around citizen activists’ fight for clean water
The maker of the final film in the 2022-23 KIPCOR Film Series began with one story and quickly saw that the issues went beyond an individual’s experience. British journalist Leana Hosea made Thirst for Justice, a 52-minute documentary that screens at 2 p.m.
In brief
Substance Abuse Board accepting grant requests The Newton Substance Abuse Board is seeking applications for grants to fund programs or services whose principal purpose is: Alcoholism and drug abuse prevention and education. Alcohol and drug detoxification.
Commission votes on utility rates
With little discussion the Newton City Commission voted 4-1, with commissioner Clint McBroom the dissenting vote, to adjust water and sewer rates for 2024. It was a move that drew the ire of Ed Myers, who has been speaking during the public comment section of city commission meetings for months in opposition to utility rate increases.
Costs of ‘network security incident’ in USD 373 unknown
In the final week of March Newton USD 373 closed school for two days due to a computer network security incident. The incident is still under investigation, and the school district is working with external information technology experts to conduct a detailed investigation into the incident.
County approves awareness month proclamation
April is officially Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Harvey County, after the Harvey County Commission took a second run April 11 at approving a proclamation to make it so. Following a reading of a revised proclamation the commission voted 2-1, with commissioner Becky Reimer the vote against, to approve the proclamation.
Remembering Easter
On Good Friday - traditionally observed as the day Jesus was crucified - two youth groups combined to offer “Living Stations” at St. Mary Catholic Church in Newton.