Skinner earns fellowship
Brian Skinner, a teacher from Newton USD 373 and the Harvey County Special Education Cooperative, has been awarded a fellowship from the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott.
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Washed out bridge leading to conflict
It’s not quite at the end of the road, but Bridge 21-L.3 is close, and due to some wash outs that have developed over the last several months the road now ends with a “bridge out” sign on Huggin Hollow Drive. Huggin Hollow Drive is about a mile long, serving one home along the stretch.
Wichita district to oversight group: Recommend a new bond issue
WICHITA — Wichita school district leaders are asking members of a financial oversight committee to recommend a new bond issue.
K-State engineer developing a pathway to biomanufacture jet fuel ingredients from pig waste
By Grant GuggisbergK-State News and Communications Services MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University engineer is evaluating the feasibility and efficiency of producing aviation fuel precursors… Login to continue reading Login…
GOP senators warn mega-bill’s new Medicaid cuts will hurt rural hospitals
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republican leaders expressed confidence Tuesday they’ll be able to tamp down opposition to various elements of the party’s “big, beautiful bill” in time to approve the measure before the Fourth of July, though they acknowledged there’s considerable work left to do.
Et Cetera Shop to temporarily close
The Newton Et Cetera Shop, a non profit thrift store operated in the 600 block of N. Main of Newton, will temporarily close for remodeling from June 28 through July 16.
U.S. Rep. Davids, U.S. Sen. Moran of Kansas share frustration with NWS staffing shortages
TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids denounced Tuesday “indiscriminate” staffing cuts at the National Weather Service that limited operations of the Goodland, Kansas, facility serving 80,000 people in three states.
New car show launched for Father’s Day
A new Father’s Day tradition for Newton started on June 15, a car show. For some who brought their rides to the show in the 1200 block of North Main the location was familiar, as they spend every Friday night in the front of the North Dillons Parking Lot for a small car show.
Area rain pushes ahead of averages
An already water-logged Harvey County picked up more rain this week, with thunderstorms sweeping through the area on June 14.
Sand Creek Charlie set to return this week
Presided over Robert Palmer as “Sand Creek Charlie” for the 2025, the Sand Creek Summer Daze Festvial is set to return this week.