Man convicted in death of wife
By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Edward L. Altum, age 71 of Newton was found guilty of second degree intentional homicide and aggravated battery in the killing of his wife Peggy…
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Museum to host stargazing event
The evening of Jan. 10 will be very special, astronomically speaking, because every planet except for Mercury will be visible in the night sky. From… Login to continue reading Login…
Newton Public Works Director to retire in March
Special to the Kansan Newton City Engineer/Director of Public Works Suzanne Loomis has announced she will retire in March following 28 years with the City… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking Forward No 1: Themian Park improvements coming up
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan History is about to repeat itself in downtown Newton, specifically at one of the oldest parks in the city of Newton.… Login to continue reading Login…
Happy 2025
A look forward to 2025 A new year has arrived, the year of 2025. The city of Newton will turn 153 years old this year,… Login to continue reading Login…
Looking forward, No. 3:Launching a new adaptive golf tournament
The USGA Adaptive Open hosted at Sand Creek Station this summer was, in the eyes of management of Sand Creek Station, an eye opener. An… Login to continue reading Login…
Low-income renters in Kansas live in poor conditions because they fear landlord retaliation
By Dylan LysenKansas News Service Kansas law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants for reporting poor living conditions. But it lacks enforcement and leaves tenants… Login to continue reading Login…
DACA health care ruling leaves few options but emergency care for some immigrants in Kansas
By Zane IrwinKansas News Service Immigration advocates are regrouping after a recent ruling prevented the expansion of health care access for over 4,000 people in… Login to continue reading Login…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
By: Ross WilliamsStatesNewsroom President Jimmy Carter, the only Georgian to ever occupy the White House, died Sunday Dec. 29, 2024, after spending over a year… Login to continue reading Login…
Study finds reintroducing bison to Kansas tallgrass prairies promotes biodiversity and resilience By: Grace Hills KansasReflector.com LAWRENCE — Reintroducing bison to tallgrass prairies can double… Login to continue reading Login…