On 08-31-2025, Bethany A. Loveland, Gardner, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway at the 102-mile marker when she struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle was disabled and towed from the scene. (Case 250840)
On 09-02-2025, Amanda Coigny, Butler, Mo., was exiting a private driveway and attempting to turn west onto the roadway on 800 Road. A vehicle driven by Kathy Earnest, Pleasanton, was traveling eastward on the same roadway. According to Coigny, she failed to see Earnest approaching and struck the vehicle when attempting to enter the roadway. (Case 250846)
On 09-05-2025, Marvin D. Hartman, Blue Mound, was traveling on Kansas Highway 31 near the Kansas Highway 52 intersection when he hit a deer. The hood and front bumper were both damaged, but vehicle was still drivable. No injuries reported. (Case 250861)
On 09-05-2025, Alyssa R. Coleman, Mound City, was traveling southward on County Road 1095 when a deer entered the roadway and struck the vehicle, causing damage to the front end. No injuries reported. (Case 250864)
On 09-09-2025, Ray D. Lemon, Paola, was traveling northward on Kansas Highway 7 near 1650 Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck the hood of the car. The engine and radiator were disabled. The vehicle was towed from the scene. (Case 250880)
On 09-13-2025, Dallas T. Calkins, Pleasanton, was traveling northward on Ungeheuer Road near 850 Road when he lost control and entered a skid for about 75 feet. (Case 250897)
On 09-15-2025, Richard A. Long, Mound City, was traveling westward on 200 Road near Neal Road when the vehicle left the roadway on the north side of the road. The vehicle hit the culvert at Neal Road and came to a rest on the west side of Neal Road. The driver did sustain injuries and was taken to the hospital by family. (Case 250902)
On 09-15-2025, Trevor T. Snyder, Concordia, was traveling eastward on Kansas Highway 52 when a deer ran in front of the vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 250905)
On 09-16-2025, Keven L. Burchett, La Cygne, was traveling northward on County Road 1095 when a deer entered the roadway. The driver was unable to avoid the deer, resulting in an accident. The front end of the vehicle did sustain damage and air bags were deployed. (Case 250907)
On 09-16-2025, Logan Litner, Parker, was traveling southward on County Road 1077 near West South Street when a deer ran in front of the vehicle. No injures reported. (Case 250909)
On 09-17-2025, Casey M. Armstrong, Pittsburg, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway near mile marker 85 when she attempted to stop on the shoulder to rest and when doing so, struck the wall of the bridge. The crash caused significant damage to the front of the vehicle. Vehicle was towed from the scene. (Case 250913)
On 09-19-2025, Derek W. Barnard, Lenexa, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near mile marker 95. While negotiating a curve, the driver dropped his cell phone, and lost control of the vehicle and struck the guard rail. (Case 250930)
On 09-19-2025, Brock M. Fultz, Parker, was traveling westward on Kansas Highway 152 and Vail Road when he struck a deer. The deer hit the front right corner of the vehicle, causing minimal damage. (Case 250931)
On 09-20-2025, Tamara L. Poe, Louisburg, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway at approximately the 82 mile marker when a deer entered the roadway and struck the vehicle. This caused disabling damage; the driver was not injured due to the air bag deployment and seatbelt usage. The vehicle was towed from the scene. (Case 250936)
ACCIDENT
ACCIDENT REPORTS - Nov. 16 to Dec. 14, 2025
On 11-16-2025, Patrick T. Bronaugh, Topeka, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway when a deer struck the vehicle causing front and side damage. (Case 251182) On 11-14-2025, Ahmed R. Elghali, Warren, Mich., was attempting to leave a parking lot when he missed the exit driveway.... [More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - Oct. 7 to Nov. 8, 2025
On 10-07-2025, George R. Naylor, Pleasanton, was traveling eastward on 1150 Road when, just west of Kansas Highway 7, he struck a deer in the roadway. (Case 251017) On 10-10-2025, Todd J. Fitzpatrick, Spring Hill, was traveling westward on Kansas Highway 152 just before... [More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - Sept. 8 through Oct. 20, 2025
On 09-08-2025, Kevin W. Gatlin, Mound City, was traveling on 1150 Road near Knapp Road when the front driver side tire blew out, causing him to enter the left shoulder on the south side of the road. The vehicle then entered the ditch and struck a metal fence then he continued... [More]
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NEWS
Pleasanton approves water plant roof bidding, backup water supply study
The Pleasanton City Council met with BG Consultants engineer, Jason Hoskinson, Monday night and approved several projects that have been in the works, some for months, some not so long. First approved was allowing BG Consultants to advertise the Stegge Lake Dam Repair project... [More]
Commissioners reviewing resolution on vicious dogs
During the April 6 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners heard from Planning and Zoning Administrator Jennifer Cummings and Linn County Sheriff James Akes regarding a proposed resolution regarding vicious dogs. Cummings explained that as of now, Linn County “does not... [More]
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center takes steps to preserve local behavioral health services
IOLA, KANSAS – Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) has taken steps to preserve local behavioral healthcare following a retroactive rate adjustment for 2025 that resulted in an overpayment for services during that year. To repay these funds, SEKMHC... [More]
More News
- Blue Mound water, sewer projects dominate meeting
- Local film crew premieres new film in Albuquerque, plans Kansas City Release
- Commissioners hear from County Attorney, Sheriff on legal issues
- Board adopts changes to the JCAC interrogations policy
- SPECIAL: KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory due to Prescribed Burns
- Commissioners sign settlement agreement with Tanglewood Lakes
- K9 Tank, new addition to the Pleasanton Police Department
- La Cygne Council awards sewer lift bid
COMMUNITY
Conley earns Radenburg Scholarship
A lifetime spent in agriculture and a clear vision for the future has led Garrett Conley of Pleasanton, Kansas, to be selected as a 2026 Radenburg Memorial Scholarship recipient. Conley, a senior at Pleasanton High School, will graduate May 9 before attending Fort Scott Community... [More]
Ray Scholarship recipients determined by USD 344 BOE
The USD 344 Board of Education met for a special meeting during spring break and during that meeting determined the 2026 recipients of the annual Ray Scholarship. This scholarship is a highly valued full ride scholarship that covers tuition, books and more for the recipients.... [More]
PES holds Battle of the Books competition
On Thursday, March 26, four teams at Pleasanton Elementary fought for the championship title in the first ever Battle of the Books. The competition was originally slated for the afternoon hours but was moved to the morning to accommodate team members who needed to attend a... [More]
More Community
- Easter in Linn County
- The American Revolution: The importance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
- Chapter CV P.E.O.
- Busy Workers excel at 4-H Presentation Day
- First Aid: your safety toolkit
- Legislative Coffee planned Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
- Jayhawk Linn High School senior awarded prestigious Rudd Foundation Scholarship
- PV FFA receives KAAE award

