Opioids are killing more people than ever
In September 2020, Seth Dewey got a phone call at home from someone using drugs. “They said, ‘Seth, we need Narcan over here right now,’” Dewey said.
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Hesston Road project set to begin in March
Work on Hesston Road, colloquially known as Old 81, from Newton to the McPherson County Line will begin in March - the largest road project by Harvey County in decades. There will be a series of road closures as the road is milled, resurfaced and widened.
Farm groups stymie reorganization of Kansas water programs
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Powerful Kansas agriculture groups on Tuesday blocked a bipartisan proposal to tie a big increase in funding for water conservation programs to a reorganization of state and local agencies that regulate water use.
Photo gallery: Shrove Tuesday at St. Matthew’s Episcopal
St Matthew’s Episcopal Church marked Shrove Tuesday with a pancake dinner March 1. All photos by Michele Clark/Newton Kansan Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign…
County to reenter bait business at East Park
When Hunters Bait Shop closed in 2020, both a challenge and an opportunity presented itsself for the Harvey County Parks Department. The closure of the privately-owned business left the county’s largest lake – East Lake – without a bait shop.
Garden show this weekend
The Harvey County Home and Garden Show will be March 5 and 6 at Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 West Hickory Street, Hesston. The garden show is moving from the National Guard Armory to the Arboretum for the first time this year.
Chamber to host legislative update
The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a legislative update from 9 to 10 a.m. March 5 at McKinley Administrative Center, 308 East First Street.
Lions Club plans St. Patrick’s Day meal
Newton Lions Club will be serving up St. Patrick’s Day favorites as part of a community fundraiser to benefit Lions and Newton Meals on Wheels.
‘Trappers’ seeking five-year deal
Trappers Rendezvous made it’s return for its 45th year to West Park this year after a COVID-19 pandemic hiatus. According to event organizers, about 2,800 Boy Scouts and leaders braved the cold temperatures to camp and trade at West Park on Jan.
New poll shows 95% of Kansans trust vaccines
TOPEKA — A new poll commissioned by a Kansas City family health organization found 95% of people in the state’s most populous areas believe wellness vaccines are safe and effective. Tracy Russell, executive director of Nurture KC, says the poll’s findings provide a sharp contrast legislative debates built around a vocal minority who spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.