On 05-11-2025 Sean Laden was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of stolen property, firearm with value less than $25,000; arrest warrant LN2025CR000060 (IN202500225)
On 05-11-2025 Jarvis Taylor was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; maximum speed limits; transporting open container (IN202500224)
On 05-12-2025 Timmy Rhoades, Jr. was arrested in connection with a bench warrant, BB2025TR135 (IN202500227)
On 05-14-2025 Jessica Aggers was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000065 (IN202500233)
On 05-14-2025 Farrah Tolbert was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500232)
On 05-15-2025 Colt Umphenour was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2024CR000038 (IN202500234)
On 05-16-2025 David Turner, Jr. was arrested in connection with bench warrant 205189 (IN202500236)
On 05-16-2025 Brady Kaemmer was arrested in connection with battery on LEO; fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO; maximum speed limits (IN202500235)
On 05-17-2025 Justin Wilson was arrested in connection with maximum speed limits; driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500237)
On 05-20-2025 Andrew Lawson was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; failure to wear seatbelt; possession of marijuana; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; endangering a child (IN202500242)
On 05-20-2025 Rebecca Wuerfele was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000070; bench warrant 24CR00450 (IN202500241)
On 05-21-2025 Jacob Beck was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000073 (IN202500244)
On 05-21-2025 Scott Schlesner was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000071; bench warrant 24TR0988; bench warrant 23TR0816 (IN202500243)
On 05-21-2025 Gary Hall was arrested in connection with operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500246)
On 05-23-2025 Escobar Kenedy was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025TR000140 (IN202500248)
On 05-23-2025 Alexander Chirinos was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000072 (IN202500247)
On 05-22-2025 Kelcy Doles was arrested in connection with driving on right side of roadway required; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; transporting an open container; license to be carried and exhibited on demand (IN202500245)
On 05-25-2025 Nicholas Collins was arrested in connection with arrest warrant PLPD250099 (IN202500253)
On 05-25-2025 Tyler Vickrey was arrested in connection with distribute opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500251)
On 05-27-2025 Thomas Long, Jr. was arrested in connection an additional hold for Kansas Dept. of Corrections (IN202500258)
On 05-27-2025 Alyssa Woodall was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2025CR000037 (IN202500254)
On 05-30-2025 Joel Austin was arrested in connection with attempted driving while license cancelled/ suspended/revoked; driving while suspended; driving while license cancelled /suspended/revoked; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant (IN202500260)
On 05-30-2025 Christopher Seymour was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; arrest warrant LN2025CR000077 (IN202500259)
On 05-31-2025 Thomas Gatlin was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; driving while license suspended; driving while license cancelled/ suspended/revoked; cover license plate with opaque material; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; ignition interlock device, operate car without required device (IN202500261)
ARREST
ARREST REPORTS - April 21 to May 11, 2025

On 04-21-2025 Laura Keys was detained by judges order pending warrant (IN202500186) On 04-21-2025 Ian Keys was detained by judges order pending warrant (IN202500185) On 04-23-2025 Douglas Tribby was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or... [More]
ARREST REPORTS - April 6 to April 20, 2025

On 04-06-2025 Colton Dunnagan was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2023CR000111 (IN202500162) On 04-08-2025 Brennen Brown was arrested in connection with driving while license is cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500164) On 04-08-2025 James Kelly was... [More]
ARREST REPORTS - 3-18 TO 04-05

ARREST REPORTS On 03-18-2025 Kelcy Doles was arrested in connection with use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs (IN202500135) On 03-19-2025 Daniel McCullough was arrested... [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]
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- 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