Halstead business owner dedicates resources to COVID-19 fight
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—When sales to Bobbi Barton’s business began to drop off because of COVID-19, she didn’t see it as a problem. She…
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Playground installation in Bentley delayed by COVID-19
By Jared Janzen BENTLEY—Kids in Bentley will have to wait a little while longer before the new playground equipment is installed at Williams Park….
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Halstead closes city offices to public
HALSTEAD—As of Thursday, Halstead has closed city offices and facilities to the public to limit the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health. “During…
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Police asking for help identifying woman killed by train
An autopsy is underway and police continue to investigate to find the identity of a person who stepped in-front of a train early Thursday…
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Names released of men accused in gas station robbery
By Newton Now staff Three Wichita men have been booked into jail on aggravated robbery charges accused of entering a Newton gas station, firing…
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Fitness, training center opening in downtown
By Adam Strunk Newton teams can be hitting balls in Fenway Park, without leaving the downtown. Well, close enough. A new athletic training center,…
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Man arrested on pending murder charge for New Year’s Eve homicide
A Newton area man has been booked into the Harvey County jail on a pending murder charge following a fight that left another man…
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For most of us, we should fill out the census
This week, we took a look as a company into the importance of the upcoming census in our communities. Hint: it’s important. While the……
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Two arrested following short manhunt in Newton
Newton Now staff Newton police took two people into custody following a short chase and manhunt Friday afternoon. According to Newton Director of Communications…
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Parade of Lights 2019
The Newton Lions Club put on the 2019 Parade of Lights, drawing an estimated 2,500 and one of the largest parade line ups in…
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