Class of 2019 graduates to start new life chapter
Have your own philosophies, stay true to yourself and persevere. Newton High School student Faye Smith delivered this message to the 221 other listed…
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Graduation set for Sunday May 19
For Newton Now Newton High School Commencement is Sunday, May 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Athletic Park on Fischer Field. Relatives, friends and…
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Newton police chief retiring after 33 years
The City of Newton announced that, effective immediately, Police Chief Eric Murphy had retired from his position of police chief after 33 years with…
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No revolution, just empty chairs at utility rate work session
By Adam Strunk In February, hundreds of Newton residents made phone calls, spoke to city commissioners and commented on social media about utility rates,…
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Roads closed throughout county following heavy rains
From Harvey County Multiple road closures are affecting travel throughout Harvey County. Harvey County Communications has received multiple calls from drivers that have hydroplaned…
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Utility rates to be discussed in work session tonight at City Hall
By Adam Strunk For those who get fired up or are curious about local utility rates, tonight they will have the opportunity to see…
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First Bank of Newton merging with INTRUST bank
First Bank of Newton will be merged into the INTRUST Financial Corporation according to a release put out by First Bank. According to the…
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NHS best in Kansas for Career and Technical Education distinctions, again
Newton Now Staff For the third year in a row, Newton High School ranked top in Kansas for students receiving the state’s highest recognition…
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City to consider allowing Sunday alcohol sales
By Adam Strunk Newton might be soon join every other nearby town in allowing Sunday alcohol sales. At its upcoming Tuesday meeting, the City…
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Trash, recycling business requests to provide service to North Newton
By Newton Now Staff North Newton isn’t interested in looking at another trash and recycling provider. That was the apparent message after the city…
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