June storm leads to $42 million in claims
By Adam Strunk The June 25 thunderstorm that damaged buildings, houses, vehicles and knocked down trees in Harvey County has led to $42 million…
Blue-green algae prompts warning on local lakes
By Adam Strunk If you’re planning on doing some fishing or boating anywhere in South Central Kansas, there’s a growing list of lakes you’re…
Hesston hires new police chief
By Allison Weaver HESSTON—The Hesston City Council approved Mayor David Kauffman’s nominee for new police chief, Chris Eilert. Several members of the Hesston Police……
Squash bugs nearly got the last laugh
I managed to get squash production up until Sept. 1 this year, far beyond my most optimistic hopes. But with the heat, work, and……
Kansans out in the cold for coming winter
Winter approaches, and we’re on our own this year to make sure we don’t get left out in the cold. You’re going to want……
COVID mandate would affect large swath of county
By Adam Strunk A federal vaccine and testing requirement announced Sept. 9 by President Joe Biden would affect 43 percent of Harvey County. That……
City moves forward roofing manufacturer
By Adam Strunk The City of Newton will sell a sizable chunk of the Kansas Logistics Park to a national roofing material manufacturer. The…
Excel Industries to be sold
Stanley Black and Decker announced plans to acquire Excel Industries, one of the largest employers in Harvey County. Stanley Black and Decker announced the…
In all, local was a great way to go for the wedding
I wrote last week about preparing for a wedding. As I had been accurately told by so many, it came. It was an amazing……
Hesston, Halstead School Districts identified with COVID clusters
The Health Department released information showing clusters of COVID-19 cases present in students in the Hesston and the Halstead School Districts. Both clusters included…