The Newton Kansan
The Newton Kansan is an American daily newspaper published six days per week (excluding major holidays) in Newton, Kansas. It is owned by Gannett.
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Gannett |
| Publisher | Randy Mitchell |
| Editor | Chad Frey |
| Founded | 1872 |
| Headquarters | 121 West Sixth Street, Newton, Kansas 67114, United States |
| OCLC number | 11586510 |
| Website | thekansan.com |
The paper covers Harvey County, including the cities of Newton, Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, North Newton and Sedgwick.[1]
The paper was founded as a weekly in 1872 and converted to a daily circulation in 1886. In 1952, it changed its name from The Evening Kansan-Republican to The Newton Kansan.[2] The newspaper's electronic version began in 1996.
Stauffer Communications bought the newspaper in 1953.[3] Morris Communications bought Stauffer in 1994, and sold the Kansan to GateHouse Media in October 2007.[4][5]
The Newton Kansan is one of several newspapers Gannett owns in the Wichita metropolitan area, including the dailies The Butler County Times-Gazette and Wellington Daily News.
See also
References
- "Contact Us". TheKansan.com. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- "About The Newton Kansan". Chronicling America. Library of Congress. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- Stauffer Affiliate Gets Newton Paper; No Details on Sale
- "THE MEDIA BUSINESS; Morris-Stauffer Media Deal". New York Times. July 28, 1994.
- Morris sells small papers to GateHouse Media