Police, fire & medics
July 18 Police stopped a vehicle at State and Harrison and cited the driver for a window tint violation. Police spoke with someone about a… Login to continue reading Login…
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Bethany hires English, religion professors, and facilities manager
Bethany College announced the appointment of new religion professors, an English professor, and a facilities manager.
IN BRIEF
Record 3.15 inches fell by early Tuesday morning The National Weather Service reporting station three miles east of Lindsborg recorded by Tuesday morning 3.15 inches of rain, a record. Precipitation for the month was 4.59 inches.
Boil-water advisory rescinded
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment rescinded an advisory to boil water in Rural Water District 3, whose customers include areas southwest of Assaria.… Login to continue reading Login…
Police seek more generous retirement plan
In a study session before its regular meeting Monday night, police Chief Terry Reed asked the City Council to switch retirement and disability plans for Lindsborg’s officers, at more than double the cost but offering better protection in a job that is riskier than others. Reed said this would improve his ability to recruit and keep officers.
Gallant trial delayed for plea negotiation
Emile Gallant is in plea negotiations on federal drug and weapons charges. His trial was to have begun July 29, but his attorney asked to… Login to continue reading Login…
Man with record, aliases loses gym building
The man who bought the old Ace Hardware building and turned it into Valkyrie-Dala Fitness had a felony theft record in New Mexico, and the couple who sold the place has sued to foreclose for lack of payment and say they can’t find him. David Rendon is selling the business itself, and told the buyer that the old criminal case against him was a setup.
Young man wants to save fitness center
Valkyrie-Dala Fitness has suffered from hearsay about the founder, David Rendon, and because Rendon moved away, says the man who is working to buy the business. Trevor Fischer said he wants to fulfill what Rendon said he'd bring to Lindborg with a gym.
U.S. House votes to pull funding for NPR, PBS, foreign aid
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House cleared legislation just after midnight Friday that will cancel $9 billion in previously approved spending for public broadcasting and foreign aid, marking only the second time in more than three decades Congress has approved a presidential rescissions request.
Lighting can pollute and be wasted
Humans have inadvertently filled their towns and cities with outdoor lighting that generates a lot more light pollution than is necessary. This costs communities their starry nighttime views.