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Good morning to you Newton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What sentence could this convicted Newton offender now be facing?
  • How did Newton wrestlers fare at the Douglass tournament?

Also on today's calendar: Grinchy Heart Holiday Party - Newton, KS 2025 and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 51 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 53, low: 39.
  • Thursday: Strong winds; mostly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Newton man convicted on 8 counts of child sex crimes (kwch.com) — A Harvey County jury has convicted a Newton man on eight serious child sex crime charges, with each count carrying a potential life sentence. Sentencing is scheduled for February 13, and local prosecutors emphasize both the gravity of the offenses and the courage of the young victims.
   

• Panthers place third at Douglass wrestling (gbtribune.com) — Newton wrestlers figured into several matches at the Douglass wrestling tournament, including wins by Torres and Coffin over Great Bend opponents. The results list individual match outcomes and records across multiple weight classes, giving local fans a snapshot of how Newton competitors stacked up against regional schools like Great Bend, Buhler, Augusta, and more.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wichita

  • Wichita City Council to consider lane reductions on Douglas east of downtown (ksn.com)
  • Kansas Health Foundation awards $3.5 million for contamination testing (philanthropynewsdigest.org)
  • Like architecture? Here are 9 cool, odd Kansas buildings (cjonline.com)

McPherson

  • COLLEGE – KCAC Winter Week 7 Recap (ksal.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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