On 04-21-2025, Kody O. Kempinger, Mound City, was traveling northward on Paine Road near Mine Creek Drive when he approached a vehicle driven by Brady J. Langholz, Mound City. Kempinger crossed the center line in an attempt to pass the vehicle driven by Langholz. Langholz crossed the center line and sideswiped Kempinger’s vehicle and continued driving northward. Kempinger backed off behind Langholz and continued to follow him since he didn’t immediately stop. Langholz came to a stop near the intersection Kansas Highway 52 and Paine Road, and the drivers exchanged information. Both drivers had valid license and valid insurance. (Case 250334)
On 05-02-2025, Arthur D. Pearson, Redfield, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near 200 Road when a deer entered the roadway and hit the vehicle. (Case 250374)
On 05-07-2025, James M. Gulotta, Pleasanton, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near 2400 Road when a deer jumped off a small cliff onto the highway and was struck by the vehicle. (Case 250394)
On 05-10-2025, Allison Cummings, Mound City, was traveling southward on County Road 1095 near Newton Lane when she struck a deer. (Case 250408)
On 06-01-2025, Walter L. Wisdom, Pleasanton, was traveling southward on Kansas Highway 7 approximately a quarter of a mile north of 2200 Road when he struck a deer, causing significant cosmetic damage to the front bumper of the vehicle. The vehicle was still operable. (Case 250501)
ACCIDENT
ACCIDENT REPORTS July 18 through Aug. 10
On 07-18-2025, Bryan E. Janssen, Pittsburg, was traveling southward on Quail Road near 400 Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle on lose gravel and drove off a bridge, landing upside down in a creek. (Case 250663) On 07-21-2025, Talan D. Hamilton, Pleasanton, was... [More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - May 22 to June 8, 2025
On 05-22-2025, Jonathan K. Blunt, Roeland Park, and Yoonhee N. Kang, Catoosa, Okla., were traveling northward in their respective vehicles on US 69 Highway near mile marker 104 when a side-swipe collision occurred between the two vehicles, causing minimal paint scuffing... [More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - April 1 to May 23, 2025
On 04-01-2025, Frances R. Campbell, Linn Valley, was traveling northbound on Ullery Road north of Kansas Highway 152 when a deer ran into the passenger side of the vehicle, causing minor damage to the passenger rear side door, rear quarter panel, bumper and taillight. (Case... [More]
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NEWS
Economic Development Director resigns
Cites lack of professionalism and respect in leadership During the public comment portion of the commissioners meeting on Aug. 18, Economic Development Director Chasity Ware took the podium and read a letter to the commissioners that began by noting that she had lived... [More]
Pleasanton moves forward with streets plan
The Pleasanton City Council met Monday night and listened to a presentation by Streets Supervisor Taylor Robinson who presented a plan on how to move forward to get all city streets redone next spring and summer. Robinson said she met with Linn County Public Works Superintendent... [More]
USD 344 adopts new cell phone policy
During the August meeting, which was moved to Tuesday, Aug. 12, the USD 344 Board of Education adopted a new cell phone policy as recommended by the Kansas Association of School Boards and Kansas State Department of Education. The new policy prompted several questions from... [More]
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- Pleasanton Fire Chief lays out short, long-term goals
- Commissioners hear from publisher in regards to special edition
- Parker again to seek officer apps
- La Cygne leaders discuss food truck issue
- Commissioners make statement in regards to grievance filed
- Prescott appoints Roberts interim mayor
- Former Osborne house destroyed in fire
- Commission hears from former employee regarding tower resolution
COMMUNITY
Vonnie May’s Ice Cream Shoppe open in Mound City
Walking into Vonnie May’s Ice Cream Shoppe gives those who can’t wait to partake of old-fashioned ice cream a vision of what an old-time ice cream parlor would have been like. Now, that ice cream parlor is open at 510 W. Main in Mound City. Brady and Leslie Wolfe,... [More]
USD 346 welcomes new staff members
The Jayhawk USD 346 welcomed several new staff members during their orientation last week; filling positions in multiple buildings. Bo Meisenheimer joins the staff at the junior high/high school as a building aide. Meisenheimer is a 2019 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High... [More]
USD 344 welcomes new staff
Pleasanton USD 344 welcomed several new staff members for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year. Torrie Walton is joining the district as a new first grade teacher in the elementary. Torrie hails from Utah and graduated from Uintah High School in 2004 before attending... [More]
More Community
- USD 362 welcomes 8 new licensed teachers
- John and Helen Barnes Community Grant now open
- USD 344 offering virtual school option for 2025-2026 academic year
- Cell phone use at school sees changes for upcoming year
- Filling out free/reduced lunch applications helps students and schools
- Miami County Museum to present one-woman play on Laura Ingalls Wilder
- University of Kansas announces graduates
- Knowing and preventing kids sports injuries
