Centennial Park project moving forward
A project to reconfigure parts of Centennial Park and renovate others has been slowed over the course of the last year as bids for the project have not been under budget. And the project was thrown a curveball.
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School enters lock down after ‘splat gun’ spotted
Following a report of a “gun like object” being seen at Newton High School, the school was placed on lock down for a little more than an half an hour as a number of students fled the school. Following investigation by the Newton Police Department, police announced what students saw on campus was a “Splat Gun.” A splat gun is a battery powered water gun that shoots water pellets.
Hesston road concrete in worse shape than hoped
The first phase of work on Hesston Road, also known as Old 81, is complete That phase was the milling of asphalt on a section of roadway between Newton and Hesston. Crews have revealed the concrete underneath, concrete that was installed an estimated 80 years ago when the road was part of U.S.
Water tank project moving forward
The city has been working for several years to replace a water storage tank on W. First Street, the oldest water tank in use by the city at this time.
Brass choir to perform
The McPherson Community Brass Choir, made up of musicians from Newton and McPherson, will give a spring concert at 4 p.m. Apr. 24 in The Church of the Brethren on the McPherson College Campus, 201 N. Carrie, McPherson.
Plant and Protect Trees in Honor of Arbor Day
Celebrate National Arbor Day, the last Friday in April, by planting new trees and caring for established ones in your landscape and community. This special holiday was first celebrated in 1872. Arbor Day celebrations continue to recognize the important role trees play in our environment and more recently their impact on our mental and emotional well-being.
Project aims to optimize cotton irrigation and production
GARDEN CITY –A project that focuses on the sustainability and economic performance of cotton in the Central High Plains has been awarded $750,000 as one of 12 national grants from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The project is a four
Economic impact on beef demand from alternative protein sources
MANHATTAN — When selecting meat in the grocery store the product cut, price per pound, and visual appeal are just some of the factors that influence the purchasing decision. And for curious consumers, plant-based protein sources may also drive the purchase for those who follow a primarily vegetarian diet but occasionally eat meat or fish, known as flexitarians.
Continuation of recycling service will mean fee increase
There are two things known about the future of curbside recycling in Newton: that there will be at least a month the city is without a provider, and that if a new provider takes over it will cost users of the service more.
Grant of $5 million allows return of Kaw Nation spiritual rock
TOPEKA — A massive rock of cultural and spiritual significance to the Kaw Nation moved from Tecumseh to Lawrence nearly a century ago to honor the city’s settlers will be relocated to tribal land near Council Grove with a $5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation.