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Plea Entered in Fatal 2024 Hit and Run Near Newton

Wednesday, August 6

A Hutchinson woman has entered a plea in connection with a fatal hit and on the south edge of Newton in April 2024, Under a plea agreement.Samara Maple admitted at a hearing in Harvey County District Court Tuesday to leaving the scene of a... Read More.

Five Teens in Custody Following Shooting at Newton Apartment Complex Wednesday Night

Thursday, July 31

NEWTON, Kan. — Five teens are in custody after a shooting incident Wednesday evening at a Newton apartment complex.Newton Police this morning said this morning one of the teens arrested was the person who was shot. They were taken into custody after being released... Read More.

City of Newton Issues Request for Proposals to Demolish Old Dillon’s Building at 320 N. Main

Wednesday, July 9

The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission meeting and does not represent official Commission minutes.NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission took the next step toward demolition of the old Dillon’s building at... Read More.

City of Newton Engineer in Need of Stem Cell Donor

Monday, June 30

NEWTON, Kan — City of Newton staff are coming together to support long-time co-worker Mike Headings, who was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare form of leukemia known as T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, or TPLL. The only cure is a stem cell transplant. City staff... Read More.

Bat Cats score early, often in bashing Newton

Friday, June 27

TJ Shaw belted a pair of home runs and drove in seven runs, and the Great Bend Bat Cats ran rampant over the Newton Rebels on Friday, winning 22-6 in Newton.Great Bend scored in six of the seven innings played. The game ended after... Read More.

Salthawk Sports roundup: Two Salthawks win track and field events in Newton

Wednesday, April 16

Two Hutchinson HIgh track and field athletes won events at the Newton Invitational on April 10.On the boys side Camrynn Harris won the 200 meters in a time of 22.4 seconds. Harris also came in second in the 100.On the girls side, KeiRre Martinez... Read More.

Salthawk Sports Roundup: Camrynn Harris leads boys track in Newton

Tuesday, April 1

The Hutchinson High track and field teams opened the season on Friday in Newton.For the boys team, Camrynn Harris was the Saltahawks’ only event winner of the meet, finishing first in the 200 meters in a time of 22.65 seconds.Harris also was second in... Read More.

Newton City Commission Approves Four Days to Set Off Fireworks in July 2025

Wednesday, February 12

NEWTON, Kan. — At the Newton City Commission meeting Tuesday, the City Commission approved the 2025 dates of fireworks sales for 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 27-July 5 and discharge for 10 a.m.-midnight July 2-5.The decision followed a few weeks of active discussion and community... Read More.

Ed Bonham Named City of Newton Director of Public Works

Monday, February 3

NEWTON, Kan. — A 25-year public works veteran will be Newton’s next director of public works.Water/Wastewater Superintendent Ed Bonham, who has worked for the City for 12 years, will take over for Suzanne Loomis, who is retiring in March.“This new role is an exciting... Read More.

Newton City Commission Gets First Look at Grain Elevator Mural Project

Wednesday, January 29

NEWTON, Kan. — The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission action and does not represent official Commission minutes. 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 2025, Newton City Commission meeting At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission received a presentation on... Read More.

Single Vehicle Crash Southeast of McPherson Claims Life of Newton Man

Tuesday, January 28

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Newton man died late Monday night in a one vehicle crash southeast of McPherson that led to about a two-hour closure of K-61 just west of the I-135 interchange.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pickup driven by Sam... Read More.

City of Newton to Accept $3M State Grant to Extend Sand Creek Bike Path

Wednesday, January 15

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved moving forward with accepting almost $3 million in grant money to partially fund an extension of the Sand Creek Bike Path.Last summer, the City applied for Transportation Alternatives funding from... Read More.