County turns down Newton for Hillside help
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan This week Harvey County Commissioner Don Schroeder found himself in the minority as he advocated for the county to assist the… Login to continue reading Login…
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In BriefCounty, city to observe holiday
The City of Newton will observe Wednesday, Dec. 25 as a holiday, with city hall closed that day. This holiday will not require a change… Login to continue reading Login…
Gov. Laura Kelly seeks deeper water resource commitment from ’25 Legislature
By: Tim CarpenterKansasRelfector.com TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly plans to deploy political capital during the 2025 Kansas legislative session to broaden commitment to a bipartisan,… Login to continue reading Login…
Report: Kansas gets an F in gun legislation
By: Anna Kaminski KansasReflector.com TOPEKA — Nearly 500 people die annually in Kansas from gun violence, and the state ranks low in gun legislation, according… Login to continue reading Login…
A Kansas school board rejects social studies curriculum, claiming it’s biased against Trump
By Suzanne PerezKansas News Service WICHITA, Kansas — The Derby school district near Wichita has rejected a proposed social studies curriculum for high school students… Login to continue reading Login…
CMS singers end fall semester with caroling trip
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan On the last day of school for 2024 at Chisholm Middle School the Chisholm Singers took a short trip for part… Login to continue reading Login…
Fervent debates still resound in historic Lecompton, Kansas, where slavery began to die
By: Frank Barthell It’s an ambitious legacy for a community of fewer than 600 citizens. But Lecompton, 13 miles northwest of Lawrence, has leaned into… Login to continue reading Login…
Housing prices in Kansas have exploded. Here are three ideas to make homes affordable
By Dylan Lysen A housing shortage in Kansas has sparked skyrocketing home prices, making it much harder to purchase a home. State lawmakers have taken… Login to continue reading Login…
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Following strong bids, county expands road projects Following a bid opening for paving and bridge replacement programs Harvey County found themselves… Login to continue reading Login…
Following strong bids, county expands road projects
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan Following a bid opening for paving and bridge replacement programs Harvey County found themselves in an enviable position – bids coming… Login to continue reading Login…