NPD investigating threatening message at NHS
The Newton Police Department is investigating a threatening message discovered Thursday at the Newton High School. Newton Police Lt. Scott Powell said a message…
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Kelly, Hodge election may take days to decide
By Adam Strunk With all voting precincts in Harvey and Butler County counted, challenger Steve Kelly pulled ahead of incumbent Tim Hodge for the…
Read MoreEndorsement letters from September to October
Editors note: Letters are from recent issues over the past few months. We’ve made it open to the public. Nickel Really Does Make Sense…
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PHOTO GALLERY: Blues, Brews & Barbecue
Newton Now hosted Blues, Brews & Barbecue on Saturday night on the 4-H Fairgrounds in Newton. These photos are of the bands that played,…
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State House, county commission candidates to square off at Meridian Center
By Newton Now Staff Voters will have a chance to get informed about all their local candidates all in one sitting. Newton Now and…
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Masonic Lodge collecting care packages for local national guard unit
By Adam Strunk With members deployed from Newton’s local National Guard unit, the Newton Masonic Lodge No. 142 decided to collect donations and letters…
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One man in custody after standoff and failed burglary
One person is in custody, with minor injuries following a standoff in rural Harvey County. The standoff followed after what appears to have been…
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Newton High School has brief lockdown
Newton High School briefly went on lockdown Wednesday afternoon following a report of a student disturbance. Police will dispatched to the disturbance. The Newton…
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Law enforcement responding to standoff near Hesston
One person is in custody, with minor injuries following a standoff in rural Harvey County. The standoff followed after what appears to have been…
Read MoreNewton in brief Sept. 19
County employee retiring after 18 years Susie Lindsey will retire from the Harvey County Appraiser’s office after 18 years of service. A retirement reception…
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