The Newton Kansan

CASA: A Voice for Children Inc. invites residents to witness the fifth round of its beauty pageant spoof “Men in Tights.” Full Story »

The Newton American Association of University Women invites the public to a presentation from Marilyn Wolgemuth, volunteer for Alliance to Recognize and End Abuse. Full Story »

At first glance, nothing seems abnormal on William Street in the Careyville neighborhood. Full Story »

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and shoppers in Newton will get to see plenty of festive flavor — and have a chance to win gift certificates — at the seventh-annual Taste of Christmas. Full Story »

Falls from shopping carts are among the leading causes of head injuries in young children, with one- and two-year-olds having the highest incidents of shopping cart-related injuries in the United States Full Story »

The driver of Boston subway train that came to a screeching halt just before hitting a woman who had fallen onto the tracks has been hailed as a hero. Full Story »

The sheriff’s department says an upstate New York high school has been locked down, and police are on the scene. Full Story »

Egypt’s famous Tomb of Tutankhamun will undergo a five-year project to clean and restore the lavish wall paintings in the underground chambers of the boy king whose golden mask and artifacts have long awed the world. Full Story »

Tropical Storm Ida blew ashore with rain and gusty but weakening winds before dawn Tuesday as weather-hardened Gulf Coast residents rode out the rare late-season storm. Full Story »

Presidents get elected to run the nation. Some days that means knowing how to heal it. Full Story »

Kansas Rep. Marc Rhoades, R-Newton, was given an Outstanding Public Official Award from the Association of Community Mental Health Centers of Kansas Inc. Full Story »

When the Newton VFW Post 971 honors veterans with a ceremony Thursday night, it will be but a part of the nationwide observance of those who have served their country at home and abroad. Full Story »

“Secrets of the Sarsaparilla Saloon” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fox Theatre, and proceeds will benefit Heart To Heart Child Advocacy Center. Full Story »

The county has added a new twist to a program designed to help stressed properties and neighborhoods. Full Story »

Abortion opponents in the Senate are seeking tough restrictions in the health-care overhaul bill, a move that could roil a shaky Democratic effort to pass President Barack Obama’s signature issue by year’s end. Full Story »

Don’t look for the Senate to quickly follow the House on health care overhaul. />A government health insurance plan included in the House bill is unacceptable to a few Democratic moderates who hold the balance of power in the Senate. Full Story »

/>The free open house event is co-hosted by the Newton Chamber of Commerce; refreshments will be provided. Area residents, chamber members, community leaders and anyone interested in foster care are invited to visit the new office and learn more about Saint Francis. Full Story »

Harvey County offices will be closed on Wednesday to observe Veterans Day. The Transfer Station also will be closed on Wednesday. All Harvey County offices will resume regular hours on Thursday. Full Story »

There’s an old wives’ tale that rings true when it comes to disease prevention, one that Dr. Ted Cook hopes parents will heed. />“Grandmothers used to say you should stay home the first couple of months with a newborn,” Cook said. Full Story »

Loading multimedia... The 4th Annual Harvey County Veterans Parade was at 2 p.m. Saturday along Main Street in downtown Newton. The theme for the parade this year was “Honoring our Vietnam Veterans.” The event was sponsored by the Veterans Committee of Harvey County. Full Story »

TOPEKA (AP) — A 17-year-old Lowland gorilla has died at the Topeka Zoo. And a medical examination is planned to determine the cause of death for M’Bili. He hadn’t been showing any outward signs of illness or distress before being found dead Saturday morning in his night quarters. Full Story »

HOLCOMB, (AP)— It’s one of America’s most haunting crime stories: four members of a Kansas family brutally murdered on Nov. 15, 1959, at their rural farmhouse. Full Story »

TOPEKA, (AP) — The news from the Statehouse was clear last week. Kansas revenues are failing to make the grade and will continue to lag for months to come. Full Story »

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment on Thursday announced the deaths of two people who were infected with the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus. Sixteen people in Kansas have now reportedly died after being infected with H1N1. Full Story »

The meaning of two words may make a world of difference in the Newton VFW Lodge’s appeal of the revocation of its city liquor license. Full Story »