Morning Newton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How AI fighter jets could transform jobs and infrastructure in Newton
Also on today's calendar: Food Truck: Let Him Cook International Eatery and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 48.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AI-Fighter jets set to take flight in Newton (ksn.com) — Newton is set to become the flight-test and maintenance hub for Shield AI's new AI-piloted fighter jets, a move projected to bring thousands of jobs and major airport upgrades. Local and state leaders say the Newton City-County Airport will host prototype testing, production flights, and long-term maintenance, potentially supporting about 2,900 jobs by 2046.
📸 Around Newton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Newton
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Other local events
Friday October 2 - Food Truck: Let Him Cook International Eatery →
Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St, Newton
5:00 pm - Karaoke Night →
Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St, Newton
8:00 pm Saturday October 3 - Call For Art: Hip to be Squared 2026 →
Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton
8:00 am - 1st Saturday Morning Mix →
Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton
10:00 am - Live Music: Ryan Brooks →
Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St, Newton
6:30 pm - Newton Public Library Foundation - Mystery in the Stacks →
Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton
7:00 pm - Live Music: Dave Bontrager →
Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St, Newton
9:00 pm Tuesday October 6 - Live Jazz - Julian Urrego Trio →
Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St, Newton
6:30 pm - Find Your Flow: Ecstatic Dance →
Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St, Newton
8:00 pm Wednesday October 7 - MixTape Music Bingo →
Moxie Community Pub, 1420 Old Main St, Newton
7:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 1 - Girls Cross Country: Halstead Invitational (MS)
Riverside Park
3:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our website is back online and functioning normally.
Customers can now access online content and services as usual. Thank you for your patience while we worked to resolve the issue, and we apologize… (Nextdoor ) - We're currently experiencing issues with our website, and customers are unable to access online content and services.
Our teams are actively working to restore service as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we… (Nextdoor )
- LSI Staffing posted a job opening for Welder in Newton. Apply here.
- The YMCA of Greater Wichita posted a job opening for Member Service Associate - Newton YMCA in Newton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wichita
- A boutique owner familiar to many Wichitans is returning to Greenwich Place (kansas.com)
- Wichita State touts record freshman class enrollment, numbers among international students decline (kwch.com)
- Man surrenders after barricade situation in northwest Wichita (kansas.com)
Ok Newton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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