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A pedestrian was hit and kill by a car Thursday night in Newton. According to the Harvey County Sheriff's Office, it happened around 10:45 in the 9300 block of South Kansas.

Bob Gillett, of Marion County Lake, received a terrible homecoming reception when he returned from a tour of duty during the Vietnam War.

Sandy Fruit of Central Kansas Community Foundations and Marion County Economic Development Director Teresa Huffman presented information Monday to Marion City Council regarding joining the foundation.

Published online 11/3/2009 10:45 PM Pawn shop idea stirs debate in McPherson McPHERSON - Owners of Patriot Pawn and Firearms Co.

An autopsy has ruled out foul play in the death of retired deputy U.S. Marshal Richard Schroeder outside his Newton home.

The Wichita Eagle reports that authorities in Newton, Kansas, are investigating the "very suspicious" death of Richard Schroeder , a retired former U.S. marshal.

Newton Police are investigating the death of a 62-year-old man. Richard Schroeder's wife found his body in their driveway Thrusday evening.

Linda Kaufman, a nurse convicted of defrauding and abusing the mentally ill residents of the Newton home she ran with her husband, Arlan, told a federal judge she has been a positive influence on fellow inmates during her four years in prison.

Carolyn Schwab spends a lot of time watching assorted shorebirds and waterfowl on the small lake she and her husband, Terry, own east of Newton.

Since then, club members have put their collections in storage and have been looking for a permanent home so displays could be available year-round for the public to see.

A faith-based financial services company is increasing its presence in Kansas. Goshen, Ind.-based MMA has combined two independent financial services agencies in Harvey County into a company-owned agency, officials said this week.

Five new members have been appointed to the state's Agritourism Advisory Council, the Kansas Department of Commerce announced.

C ox Communications Kansas has filed a lawsuit against User-Friendly Phone Book in Sedgwick County District Court .

It's a new trend in health care -- more patients are saying "no thank you" to ambulances.

Hundreds of pugs and their owners gathered at Stars and Stripes Park in Oklahoma City on Saturday for Puggerfest, an event sponsored by Homeward Bound Pug Rescue and Adoption.

Dr. Claudia Limbert is retiring as president of the Mississippi University for Women .

Newton police are investigating a deadly car crash. It happened just after 11:00 Friday night.

Bunting Magnetics, based in Newton, Kan., has announced that Ron Henricks has been named the new product manager of Metal Detection.

Her case made headlines when her stepfather was charged with setting her on fire.

Friends of Rachel 'Warm the Heart' of area homeless Last Updated: October 01, 2009 'High school kids don't have the best reputations," said Hesston High School senior Lauren Weaver.