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‘Ominous’ road project begins
A project to rebuild, resurface and expand Hesston Road began March 14, with a portion of the road just east of Newton closed for crews to being milling asphalt and cutting concrete. “The road will not be closed from end to end for the duration,” said Jim Meier, superintendent of the Harvey County Road and Bridge Department.
A hotter, drier climate and dwindling water has more Kansas farmers taking a chance on cotton
MOSCOW, Kansas — Across the state, small-town grain elevators painted with corn ears and wheat heads stand as monuments to the crops’ economic and cultural significance in rural Kansas. Cotton gins? They’re a bit harder to come by.
In the Garden: growing asparagus
One of my favorite vegetables is asparagus. Grilled, steamed or baked it’s seasonal flavor is outstanding! Asparagus is one of those vegetables where freshness is incredibly important. If you have never eaten asparagus fresh out of the garden, try it. It may convince you to grow some of your own.
COVID infection rate remains stable
On the surface it looks like COVID-19 infections in Harvey County are spiking once again - 47 in the weekly report, up from 12 in the previous week. But, according to Kyle McCaskey, public information officer for the county, there is something else at play.
USD 373 eyes increase to LOB tax
It may appear that the Newton Board of Education authorized a tax increase at its meeting March 14, but that isn’t quite what happened. The board voted in favor of publishing a legal notice that would allow for an increase to the Local Option Budget tax.
Unique concert coming to Sunflower Performing Arts series
A “unique opportunity” is coming to the Sunflower Performing Arts series – the chance to hear a solo baritone accompanied by an organ. In collaboration with the Andover Organ Series, organist Kevin Vaughn and baritone Stephen Lancaster will close the 2021-22 Sunflower Performing Arts season with a program of sacred songs at 3 p.m.
Republicans introduce proposed redistricting map for Kansas House, Democrats on hold
TOPEKA — The redistricting showdown between majority Republicans and minority Democrats shifted Monday to the House with introduction of the GOP’s map accommodating a decade’s worth of rural-to-urban population shift and adhering to the quest for partisan political advantage.
New rule lets low-income people in Kansas, Missouri keep shopping for health insurance
For the first time, low-income people in Kansas and Missouri can buy health insurance on the federal exchange throughout the year. The new year-round enrollment period applies to those who earn 150% or less of the federal poverty line — meaning up to $39,750 for a family of four.
Simmelink named Santa Fe principal
A former principal of Hesston Middle School and McPherson Middle School will take the reins of Santa Fe 5/6 Center next fall following an announcement by the Newton USD 373 Board of Education March 14.