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 - Oct. 7 to Nov. 8, 2025

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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

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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]

ACCIDENT REPORTS July 18 through Aug. 10

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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]

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NEWS

SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans for eligible businesses

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By BARBARA PROFFITT Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to list Bourbon, Crawford and Linn counties in Kansas as eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) under the March 30–April... [More]

Commissioners meet with auditor in executive session

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During the Dec. 1 meeting, the commissioners held a 15-minute executive session with Linn County Clerk Chasity Ware, Linn County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and the auditor, Rodney Burns. Following the 15-minute executive session, which was requested by Ware in connection with... [More]

USD 362 board makes personnel decisions

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Members debate value of petty cash funds   Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education acted on personnel and debated the existence of petty cash funds at their monthly meeting Nov. 18. After three executive sessions totaling 30 minutes for... [More]

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COMMUNITY

A piece of Prescott’s history

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Elevator razed Last week the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Co. (BNSF) took down the old grain elevator and storage bins at Prescott, taking with it a large piece of history that touched several families in the community. Originally, it was built by members of the Norbury... [More]

Dream Aesthetics, Mound City, fulfilling a dream

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Life is a series of twists and turns and for Dream Aesthetics owner, Rhonda Kellstadt, it took her into self-employment and happiness in life. Many know Kellstadt from her many years working as a nurse practitioner with Mercy Health, transitioning to CHC/SEK in Pleasanton;... [More]

Holiday food drive distributions this weekend

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Besides the food pantries located across Linn County, individual entities are collecting food for distribution, two of them this weekend. The first is a food drive organized by the First Christian Church in Pleasanton, 603 N. Main, with distribution of food items scheduled... [More]

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