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
SPECIAL: Series of pavement repairs scheduled week of July 13 in Miami County
Beginning Monday, July 13, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a series of pavement repairs in Miami County, most of them on U.S. 169. Repairs should be completed at each of the five locations within a couple of hours, and the entire project should be completed... [More]
La Cygne City Council discuss sales tax reallocation for roads and infrastructure
LA CYGNE, Kan. — Should La Cygne’s sales tax money go toward fixing crumbling roads instead of parks? That’s the question now facing the city council. During last week’s meeting, council members approved wording for a resolution that would reallocate the... [More]
Blue Mound approves sewer rate increase
Members of Blue Mound City Council met on Monday, July 6, for their regular monthly meeting. The council discussed new sewer rates, based on KDHE recommendations for their loan repayment agreement. Rates for sewer have remained the same since 2017, and are $15 base rate... [More]
More News
- Pleasanton addresses need for employees
- SPECIAL: U.S. 69 overlay project to begin the week of July 6
- Mine Creek Amateur Radio Club holds training event at Trading Post
- Commissioners approve new rental agreement for 4-H building
- Linn Valley BBQue a success
- Colonial Day event Friday at Mound City Historic Park
- Blue Mound Independence Day Celebration July 4
- SPECIAL: KDOT accepts bid for K-68 expansion in Miami County
COMMUNITY
Mayor Potter opens up about his plans for Linn Valley
Six months into his term as mayor of Linn Valley, Lister Potter Jr. is focused on increasing transparency, improving infrastructure and preserving the qualities that make the small community unique. Potter’s journey to Linn Valley began in Pleasanton, where he lived before... [More]
La Cygne celebration set for Saturday
The 2026 La Cygne Blast in the Park celebration is set for this coming Saturday, July 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the City Park on the south end of town. The evening kicks off with community games such as an egg toss, sack races, corn hole and more. The Wiener Dog Races will begin... [More]
Lorna Turley: A life of family and service
If you walk into Concern in Mound City, attend Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts events, or worship at Mound City’s United Methodist Church, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Lorna Turley. Turley wears many hats in the community, keeping herself busy through a variety... [More]
More Community
- Parker Lodge No. 341 donates $800 to Operation School Supply and the Parker Library
- Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club attends Branson musical
- Daily Objective Distillery - a local American destination
- SPECIAL: Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation hosts Civil War Camp Dance
- Annual Robert F. Morgan Bike Run set for June 13
- Candidate picnic Saturday
- Skyview Farm changes ownership
- Lynnae Sullins: Faith, Family, and Service

