Heavy rains flood streams and highways across Newton area
The Newton region received more rainfall Tuesday night with totals ranging from 1.71 to 2.46 inches at multiple gauges. The Little Arkansas River rose above flood stage near Sedgwick and Halstead, closing roads and raising concerns, while other areas reported rising creeks and flooded park facilities. Authorities tracked river levels at Halstead and monitored flood control structures, with forecasts calling for continued storms and high temperatures later in the week.
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Newton
KJRG
Wist
Meridian
W. 24Th
City County
Hesston
Halstead
Sedgwick
Little Arkansas
W. 12Th
Bentley Road
West Harvey County Park
1St St
Sand Creek
Harvey County
East Lake
West Park
Howard Knox
City Public Works
E. 1St
Kenneth Schlup
Schlup
Whitewater
Little Arkansas River
Kansas
Wichita
Dexter
Winfield
Elk City
Moline
Edna
Independence Overpass
Boy Freed From Candy Machine by Fire Dept Rescue
Four year old Billy Henry of 422 West Second Street was trapped by a candy machine at Cedar Village. He grabbed for candy and his hand was caught in the dispenser. The Newton fire department used a crowbar to free his hand after a morning of difficulty.
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Billy Henry
W. 2Nd
Cedar Village
Billy
Motorist and Officer Collide Result in DUI Charge
A 21 year old Wichita driver skidded into a Newton patrol car in the 700 block of West 15th early today. The driver Dale L. Nickell was arrested for driving under the influence and bonded at $250 after the crash. Patrol officer Carolyn S. Spring was unhurt and the patrol car sustained about $160 damage.
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Wichita
Newton
Dale L. Nickell
W. 15Th
Carolyn S. Spring
Severe weather tips urge preparedness amid Kansas tornadoes
Gene R. Kristenson, Harvey County emergency preparedness coordinator, urges community and personal readiness after Kansas tornadoes. He explains watches and warnings, identifies safe shelters, warns mobile homes and gymnasiums as dangerous, and advises basements or small interior rooms, crouching under tables, and using culverts if outside. Keep radios or TVs on for updates.
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Gene R. Kristenson
Harvey County
Kansas
Kristenson
Newton man reappointed to state purchase committee
Robert J. Gray owner of Gray Sporting Goods in Newton is reappointed to the state Committee on Purchase of Blind-Made Products. Governor Bennett announced Gray, 44, to serve his first full term, noting his Lions Club leadership and Bethel College Alumni Council membership. The committee, partnering with Kansas Industry for the Blind, develops and markets products made by the blind, and Gray focuses on athletic goods. The six yearly meetings cover product development and market expansion.
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Topeka
Robert J. Gray
Gray Sporting Goods
Robert F. Bennett
Gray
Newton Lions Club
Bethel College
Kansas Industry For
Kansas City
Kansas
Newton to spend 60000 on Lakeview community project meeting set
The City of Newton plans about 60000 for a Lakeview neighborhood development project next year. A residents and land owners meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday June 30 will gather input at the open air shelter house in Athletic Park northeast corner.
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City of
Newton
Lakeview
Athletic Park
Lakeside Drive
Vewton man finds purpose in string art after accident
Nancy Horst reports on Brown of Newton who, after losing use of his legs, learns string art from library books and creates 20 designs in hospital. He designs, gives pieces to staff, and uses nails and threads to craft layered works. He also reopens the Newton Public Golf Course and plans to play golf again someday.
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Nancy Horst
Ping
Brown
Oie
Denver
Craig Spinal Cord Injury Hospital
National Refins Company
Frank Lathrop
Newton
Alexander Hamilton
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McPherson County
Kansas Gas and Electric Co
Grandview
W. Broadway
W. 8Th
W. 9Th
Parsons
Neosho River
Oswego
Dodge City
Concordia
Goodland
Chanute
Candy Machine
Snags
Newton Boy
Newton Man
North Ash
Weather Data
Vewton
Kelly Nachtigal
Bill G. Brown
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