Voting turnout higher, but results could take some time
byUpdate 9:10 p.m. With early and advance ballots counted, Democratic candidates are leading in Harvey County. This is not a surprise, with Democratic candidate…
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Kelly apologizes for Republican Party mailers
byBy Adam Strunk Steve Kelly, Republican nominee for State House District 72, has sent out a public apology letter for an election mailer that…
State House, county commission candidates to square off at Meridian Center
byBy Newton Now Staff Voters will have a chance to get informed about all their local candidates all in one sitting. Newton Now and…
Newton made things happen
byA note of gratitude and thanks is necessary to the community of Newton as a whole—its individual residents, its businesses and the arms of…
Little Arkansas passes flood stage, moderate flooding expected
byUpdated 12:57 p.m. The county has released a list of roads affected by flooding. Here’s the list. The story on the flooding is below…
Flooding could close floodgates, roads by Thursday
byFlooding on the Little Arkansas could close the Halstead floodgates and hamper travel on U.S. Highway 50 by Thursday morning. That’s according to a…
I gained weight for you: a recap of Taste of Newton
byBy Adam Strunk As I do each year, I endeavored to provide a gastronomic snapshot of the food fest that is Taste of Newton,…
One man in custody after standoff and failed burglary
byOne person is in custody, with minor injuries following a standoff in rural Harvey County. The standoff followed after what appears to have been…
Inventory check lands officer in jail
byA new city administrator doing inventory checks uncovered missing property, resulting in pending felony theft charges against a Sedgwick Police Officer. Ed Patton recently……
Gun discovered underneath pulpit, not included in church purchase
byBy Adam Strunk The Rev. Vern Bender’s Church the 1877 Meeting house sold for $34,100 on Saturday, April 28. The building, at the intersection…