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In today's newsletter:
- How a Kansas pride argument in Newton exploded into gunfire
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Warm; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 98, low: 71.
- Saturday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 100 Years Ago: Argument over Kansas ends in Newton shooting (emporiagazette.com) — A century ago, a heated argument about Kansas at the Newton tourist park ended in gunfire, sending both men to Newton hospitals but sparing their lives. This look back to August 1926 highlights how even everyday disputes once turned into dramatic crime stories tied closely to Newton’s public spaces. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CMS Open House
Chisholm Middle School Newton, KS 67114
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Freddy's Fundraiser
Sunset Elementary Newton, KS 67114
5:00 pm -
Chromebook Check Out - NHS Library
Newton USD 373 Newton, KS 67114
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NHS Railerpalooza 2026
Newton USD 373 Newton, KS 67114
4:00 pm
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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🗞 Nearby News
Wichita
- AnnieMac adds $220M Wichita team from Union Home Mortgage (housingwire.com)
- Wichita Journalism Collaborative to host literacy fair event Aug. 8 (kmuw.org)
- Mammoth news: Wichita rival to Topgolf debuts at the former All Star Adventures (kansas.com)
Andover
- How will students adjust? New school year brings bell-to-bell cellphone ban (kwch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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