• This week’s Out on the Gravel, taken by Abigail Hughes, is a gorgeous sunset over the La Cygne Lake with the power plant in the background reflected in the water. If you have a photo you’d like to share for Out on the Gravel, please send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com. KEEP an eye on next week's paper for exciting news about our Out on the Gravel submissions!

  • Approximately 100 students meet at the pole in front of Pleasanton High School for Meet You At The Pole last Wednesday before school. They prayed for the nation, state, school and much more during their time together. PHOTO Submitted By Derek Brown

  • A visitor at the doctor’s tent during the Heritage Day celebration and reenactment on Saturday at Mine Creek Battlefield looks at actual medical instruments that were used in the 1860s.

  • Reenactors of the Confederate Army perform marching exercises during Heritage Day at Mine Creek Battlefield Saturday, Sept. 26.

  • PVHS Homecoming royalty - Gabbi Culler and Nolan Boyd

  • This week’s submission for Out on the Gravel comes from Jessey Russell near PVHS. If you have a photo you’d like to share with our readers, send it to linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com

  • Daniel Harris and Keegan Shellecks, center, two of three individuals who acted selflessly to save other individuals recently at a wreck scene were honored during Monday’s meeting of the Linn County Commissioners with plaques of commendation presented by Linn County Fire Chief Shaun Tuggle, third from left, Linn County Sheriff James Akes, far right, Undersheriff Bobby Johnson, second from left, and Deputy Robert Maloney, far left. Austin Allen was also recognized, but was unable to attend the meeting.

  • Not Your Moms Chili creator Nikki Price took top honors for her chili recipe at the Linn Valley Chili Cook Off.

  • Larry Kehl’s 1934 Chevy three-window coup sits proudly in the line of vehicles at the Parker Days car show. Photo by JERROD JOHNSON

NEWS

Commissioners finalize budget for 2027

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Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   During the meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, the Linn County Commissioners worked on finalizing the 2027 budget.  The review began with a meeting with County Attorney Justin Meeks and discussed the data and functional... [More]

Pleasanton holds barnburner – mostly after official meeting

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Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com   Monday’s Pleasanton City Council meeting began with a request by resident Chrissy Flores to hire up to three police officers, this after word was received that Police Chief Tristan Snyder resigned his position and informed... [More]

Linn Valley gets project updates

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Linn County News   Monday Sept. 28, 2026, the Linn Valley City Council met and discussed, among many things, the active project updates covering the Water Project and Lagoon Expansion Project. Aaron Castro with B&G Consultants stated that “the water project... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View football earns their first win over Jayhawk at Homecoming

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LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Prairie View football team hosted in-county rival Jayhawk Linn for their Homecoming on Sept. 25. Along with Homecoming the Buffalos also inducted their 1970 2A Kansas State football champions into their Hall of Fame at halftime.... [More]

Jayhawk cross country travels to Prairie View

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LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Jayhawk cross country team traveled to Prairie View on Sept. 24 to compete in the Ramsey Invitational. The Hawks did well as most of their varsity runners sat this meet out so they can compete at Rim Rock on Sept. 26. To... [More]

Pleasanton volleyball has a tough week

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LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com   The Pleasanton volleyball team had a difficult week as they hosted Northeast Arma and Marmaton Valley in a Three Rivers triangular on Sept. 22 before going to Prairie View on April 24. In the TRL triangular against Northeast,... [More]

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COMMUNITY

General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend

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Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   This coming weekend will bring the annual General Pleasonton Days celebration in Pleasanton. The events kick off on Saturday morning with the annual parade at 10 a.m. with line up for the entrants starting at 9... [More]

Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend

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70th annual event is final one    Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   The traditional Pioneer Harvest Fiesta parade will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, through downtown Fort Scott on both South Main and National streets.  Friday... [More]

Dog reunited with long-lost family

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Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com   Sometimes tales…tails, have a way of weaving experiences that are more than what seems to be; and the tale of this rescue is one of those stories. A dog that became known as Lily, a pit bull mix six-year-old dog, was... [More]

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