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City of Halstead declares local state of emergency
HALSTEAD, Kan. — The City of Halstead declared a local state of emergency in the city council chambers on Monday afternoon. A severe thunderstorm went through town on Sunday evening and caused damage to many trees and several homes. "We've already dispatched all of our crews and everything but...
6 Kansas lakes hit with blue-green algae watches, warnings
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) says some state lakes are being impacted by the presence of harmful algae. The KDHE announced in a press release on Friday, May 17 that six lakes are under blue-green algae alerts this week. These include: Lakes can be classified at different levels in […]
Themian Park work now in fundraising phase
NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission held a joint work session with the USD 373 Board of Education and Newton Recreation Commission to hear a proposal from a group of engaged citizens hoping to make improvements at Themian Park. The Railer Foundation, made up of several youth sports...
Street closure in Newton starts Wednesday
NEWTON, Kan. — SE 14th Connector (colloquially known as Beer Can Alley) will be closed to all traffic between Logan and Spencer beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, as the contractor, Pearson Construction, begins work on the new SE 10th Street intersection. The new intersection is being built...
Newton to apply for TA grant
NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Newton City Commission authorized an application to the Kansas Department of Transportation for a Transportation Alternatives (TA) grant to extend the Sand Creek Bike Path. The project would extend bike path from the Sand Creek dam south along the creek...
Halstead bond passes
HALSTEAD, Kan. — Voters in Halstead-Bentley USD 440 passed a bond Tuesday that will add additions and improvements to multiple USD 440 schools. The bond was passed 352 to 321. The bond of no more than $28,500,000 will go toward:. Bentley Primary School. • Build New Secure Entrance and...
Newton park proposal revealed Tuesday
NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission, USD 373 Board of Education, and Newton Recreation Commission will hold a joint public work session at 5 p.m. May 14 at the Meridian Center to hear about a proposal for improvements to Themian Park. A citizen group is fundraising for improvements...
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