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Newton to commemorate World No Tobacco Day with trail talk for kids
HARVEY COUNTY — The Harvey County Health Department and Healthy Harvey Coalition are launching a new initiative in Newton in celebration of World No Tobacco Day on May 31. Community members can enjoy a self-led message walk May 28-31 at Athletic Park near West First Street. The walk emphasizes early education on the dangers of tobacco and vaping, aligning with this year’s World No Tobacco Day theme, Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.
Harvey County Solid Waste, Road and Bridge assist with storm cleanup
HARVEY COUNTY — Through the first three days of cleanup from May 19’s severe weather event, the Harvey County Solid Waste Department received 151 tons of tree debris into the facility from 202 truckloads. Debris cleaning continues throughout the county. Municipalities within the county have announced their respective...
NWS says Reno, Harvey counties hit by derecho
WICHITA, Kan. — According to a Wednesday report from the National Weather Service office in Wichita, a rapidly moving line of storms called a derecho moved out of western Kansas and into Reno and Kingman counties shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19. This intense line of storms produced widespread 70 to 90 mph winds as it raced off to the northeast at 70 to 80 mph. Hardest hit were the communities of Hutchinson, Haven, Burrton, Halstead and Newton where widespread tree damage and power outages were reported.
Harvey County Parks prepped for holiday
HARVEY COUNTY — Sunday night's storms made a dent on the three Harvey County parks, but staff has worked hard to clear debris earlier in the week to get the grounds ready for camping, fishing, hiking and more. The power has been restored at West Park. The bait shop...
I-135 construction continues in McPherson County
MCPHERSON COUNTY — A reminder that I-135 is being reconstructed from the north side of Exit 46 to the north side of exit 48 near Moundridge in McPherson County. At exit 48, the southbound on and off ramps will be closed when the southbound lanes are closed, and the northbound on and off ramps will be closed when the northbound lanes are closed. A 60 MPH speed limit and 16' width restriction is in effect during construction.
City of Newton continuing cleanup Saturday
NEWTON — Storm cleanup continues, with the City’s tree contractor, Alfred’s Superior Tree Service, collecting downed limbs in Area 1 and City crews working in Area 2. They are working 12-hour shifts beginning at 6:30 a.m. and making slow but steady progress. Alfred’s will continue working Saturday...
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