Pastor channels pain and fear into hope
by Bill Bush HESSTON—Brad Burkholder knows the pain of COVID-19, and he’s doing something about it. His father-in-law, South Dakota State Representative Bob Glanzer,……
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Tracy Jones lands in new location unexpectedly
by Bill Bush HESSTON—Tracy Jones began Tuesday, Mar. 17, like every other work day; it ended like none other. Jones had run her therapeutic……
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Hesston center remains open, for now
by Bill Bush HESSTON—While more and more people stay at home in isolation each day, Naomi Reyes and her staff work diligently to keep……
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Life at Hesston College upended
by Bill Bush Hesston College has suspended normal classroom activity until at least Apr. 13. In addition, all college-sponsored spring break travel has been……
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Bike trail could drive area tourism
By Blake Spurney Staff When Lorrie Kessler started working for the Harvey County Health Department 5-1/2 years ago, she heard about the need of……
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Swathers eyeing return to state
By Blake Spurney Cason Richardson has been on the receiving end of some friendly ribbing from his older sisters. “Well, we’ve got championships,” sisters……
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Hesston teens feed homeless
By Blake Spurney Staff Bianca Tyrell said she liked the tater tot casserole the best out of the three casseroles prepared by Hesston High……
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The Sassanachs: Local band brings Irish flair to Kansas
By Jared Janzen HALSTEAD—First-time audience members at one of The Sassanachs concerts are often a little unsure of what they’re getting themselves into. Self-proclaimed……
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Third graders learn about weather
by Bill Bush Learning about weather, even for third graders, can be a fascinating endeavor. Throw in an afternoon with a local Chief Meteorologist,……
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Shared-use path to Hesston has $3.5 million price tag
By Blake Spurney Staff A hiking/biking trail linking Newton to Hesston along Old Highway 81 is possible but expensive, according to the engineer who……
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