Harvey County News
The US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas has just released an updated storm coverage map. The storms anticipated in Harvey County look to arrive between now 4:30pm till 7:00pm. This storm is expected to bring at least 70mph winds if not higher and hail. Please stay with us as we continue to monitor this weather and update you on anything that may change.
Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's postPhotos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's postPhotos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's postPhotos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
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DUE TO WEATHER, THIS MEETING IS CANCELED.
The next Food & Farm Council meeting is CANCELED today, Monday, May 6, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton.
#KansasFoodActionNetworkDUE TO WEATHER, THIS MEETING IS CANCELED.
The next Food & Farm Council meeting is CANCELED today, Monday, May 6, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton.
#KansasFoodActionNetwork
Harvey County has been placed under a "Tornado Watch" until 11:00 PM this evening.Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
A tornado watch has been issued for Harvey County and all of our surrounding counties through 11 p.m.Photos from US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas's post
Stay informed about the weather this afternoon/evening ...Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
DUE TO WEATHER, THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED.
The next Food & Farm Council meeting is CANCELED today, Monday, May 6, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton.
#KansasFoodActionNetworkDUE TO WEATHER, THIS HAS BEEN CANCELED.
The next Food & Farm Council meeting is CANCELED today, Monday, May 6, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton.
#KansasFoodActionNetwork
We've literally been waiting all year to bring back #MaxMondaysInMay! Some would say we should just post a picture of K-9 Max EVERY day - and we're here for that conversation - but at the least, we like to highlight Max every Monday in May.
Here's a few quick Max Facts (#MaxFacts):
🐾 3: Max just celebrated his third birthday a couple of weeks ago. Happy birthday! Originally from Poland, Max partnered up with Deputy Skyler Hinton here at the sheriff's office when Max was a big pupper. Did they become best friends? Yup!
🐾 120: Max and Skyler have worked together for about a year and a half. They've done about 120 deployments in that time. Those include narcotics sniffs, school narcotic sniffs, tracking, patrol and community demonstrations.
🐾 2 dozen: Max has aided in nearly two dozen arrests. Not only does he help with our deputies, but he also aids other agencies within our county. He's also helped out McPherson County, too.
Max is a tremendous coworker and a welcome stress reliever when he visits the office. And hopefully during #maxmondaysinmay, he'll help cure a case of the Mondays for a few of you. You can also follow his everyday adventures at K-9 Max.We've literally been waiting all year to bring back #MaxMondaysInMay! Some would say we should just post a picture of K-9 Max EVERY day - and we're here for that conversation - but at the least, we like to highlight Max every Monday in May.
Here's a few quick Max Facts (#MaxFacts):
🐾 3: Max just celebrated his third birthday a couple of weeks ago. Happy birthday! Originally from Poland, Max partnered up with Deputy Skyler Hinton here at the sheriff's office when Max was a big pupper. Did they become best friends? Yup!
🐾 120: Max and Skyler have worked together for about a year and a half. They've done about 120 deployments in that time. Those include narcotics sniffs, school narcotic sniffs, tracking, patrol and community demonstrations.
🐾 2 dozen: Max has aided in nearly two dozen arrests. Not only does he help with our deputies, but he also aids other agencies within our county. He's also helped out McPherson County, too.
Max is a tremendous coworker and a welcome stress reliever when he visits the office. And hopefully during #MaxMondaysInMay, he'll help cure a case of the Mondays for a few of you. You can also follow his everyday adventures at K-9 Max.
As the day has progressed it looks like the confidence has now risen and moved Harvey County into a higher risk bracket. These storms are expected to arrive into our area around 4pm. This storm can bring up to softball size hail, 80mph winds, and even a tornado or two. Please make sure you are staying weather aware and preparing for you and your loved ones to shelter, if needed in a safe place.
One form of communication we recommend for our citizen's is the "Everbridge" program. you can find out more information on this at our website:
www.harveycounty.com/departments/emergency-management/everbridge.html.
Multiple ways to receive notifications is always our recommendation so look for apps via your cellphone that connects to your local weather agency. Social media, NOAA weather radio, and if all else fails have an agreement with a relative or friend outside the area who you can check in with to stay updated.Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
It's easy to get complacent due to the number of severe weather updates over the past couple of weeks, but today has the ingredients that may lead to the most threatening yet for our area. Significant hail, powerful wind gusts and tornadoes may be possible. Storms in our area are forecasted to develop between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Please stay aware of the weather conditions throughout the day. Have multiple ways to receive updates - a weather radio, local news, emergency alerts and weather apps and the internet are all resources to use to be informed.It's easy to get complacent due to the number of severe weather updates over the past couple of weeks, but today has the ingredients that may lead to the most threatening yet for our area. Significant hail, powerful wind gusts and tornadoes may be possible. Storms in our area are forecasted to develop between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Please stay aware of the weather conditions throughout the day. Have multiple ways to receive updates - a weather radio, local news, emergency alerts and weather apps and the internet are all resources to use to be informed.
The next Food & Farm Council meeting is tomorrow, Monday, May 6, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton.
#KansasFoodActionNetworkThe next Food & Farm Council meeting is tomorrow, Monday, May 6, 4:00PM in the Community Room (2nd floor) of 215 S. Pine Street, Newton.
#KansasFoodActionNetwork
The confidence continues to rise for the chance of scattered to numerous thunderstorms that could affect the county on Monday afternoon-night. Many of the storms will be severe, capable of very large hail, damaging winds, and strong tornados. If you need help in ideas of how to prepare for this round of storms and keep you and your loved ones safe, please visit our website at
www.harveycounty.com/departments/emergency-management/personal-preparedness.html
We will continue to monitor the forecast throughout the day Monday so stay tuned to our social media and our partners at NWS Wichita at www.weather.gov/ict/.Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
Possibility for storms into the overnight hours.A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma until 4 AM CDT.
Photos from Newton, KS City Government's postPhotos from Newton, KS City Government's post
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Welcome to Harvey County
Nearly 35,000 residents call Harvey County home. The county landscape pairs picturesque country living with vibrant downtown shopping centers. Harvey County serves the cities of Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Newton, North Newton, Sedgwick, and Walton, as well as 15 townships.
Harvey County is home to a bustling airport and train service, innovative economic leaders, sprawling parks, and welcoming school districts. Food and entertainment opportunities abound, with even more amenities within a short driving distance to our friendly neighboring counties.
Events Schedule
May 7 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 7 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
May 10 Second-half taxes due @ 5:00 PM |
May 13 Parks Advisory Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
May 14 |
May 14 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 21 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 27 Memorial Day (county facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
May 28 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 28 Department Budget Hearings @ 11:00 AM |
May 29 Department Budget Hearings @ 9:00 AM |
May 30 Department Budget Hearings @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 3 Election Candidate Filing Deadline @ 12:00 PM |
Jun 3 |
Jun 4 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 4 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
Jun 5 Healthy Harvey Coalition Meeting @ 12:00 PM |
Jun 11 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 18 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 25 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Events Calendar
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