Newton, KS

NEWTON, Kan. – A 21-year-old Newton man is in custody for the attempted murder of his 2-month-old daughter. The case originated from an emergency room visit on Aug. 26 for the child, who was immediately taken into police protective custody. Newton Police arrested the baby’s […]

Volleyball AVCTL Preseason Tournament @ McPherson Maize South d. McPherson 25-19, 25-13 McPherson d. Goddard 25-20, 25-15 Derby d. McPherson 25-21, 26-24 McPherson d. Buhler 25-16, 25-16 Garden City d. McPherson 25-14, 25-18   AVCTL Preseason Tournament @ Eisenhower Andale d. Newton 25-22, 25-16 Andover […]

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation has launched a $471 million project to widen sections of Interstate 44, redesign major interchanges and improve safety along the heavily traveled southwest Missouri corridor. The Forward 44 initiative will span from Laclede County to Newton County […]

One person is recovering after a home exploded and caught fire in Harvey County Tuesday night. Newton Fire and EMS found the victim with burns and a fire in the basement. The person was taken to a Wichita hospital. Crews put out the fire, which […]

North Newton, Kan. – The Central Christian College of Kansas women’s soccer team opened the 2026 season Saturday morning, falling 3-1 to the Bethel College Threshers at Joe McKenzie Field. The Tigers battled throughout the match and held an advantage in several key statistical categories, […]

North Newton, Kan. – The Central Christian College of Kansas men’s soccer team opened the 2026 season with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Bethel College Threshers on Saturday at Joe McKenzie Field. The Tigers jumped out to an early lead and held a 2-1 […]

Prep Fall Week 1 schedule/results Friday, August 28 AVCTL 1 Boys Soccer Wichita South at Maize AVCTL 2 Boys Soccer Hesston at Salina Central   Saturday, August 29 AVCTL 1 Volleyball Salina South, Campus, Derby, Hutchinson, Maize, Maize South, Valley Center at AVCTL Pre-season tournament Salina Central, Andover, Andover Central, Ark City, Eisenhower, Goddard, Newton […]

OVERLAND PARK Overland Park and formerly of St. Paul and Newton, passed away at 4:33 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at St. Luke's South in Overland Park. Devoted to his family, Ed will be remembered for his lifelong love of learning, quick wit, generous spirit, and gift for teaching. Edward Joseph McAtee was born on April 18, 1947, to Harold and Addie (Balfay) McAtee in Parsons, Kansas.

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Fire/EMS Chief Steve Roberson has announced he is retiring after nearly 32 years with the City of Newton. Roberson began his career in 1995 with the Newton Ambulance Department, which merged with the Newton Fire Department in 1997 to form Newton […]

NORTH NEWTON, Kan. – Registration is open now for a new semester of Bluestem U courses, the lifelong learning program of Bluestem Communities for individuals age 55 and better. Three courses will be offered for the fall 2026 semester. Each course is $50. More information […]