NEWS
SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com According to records accessed online through a federal case search site, charges were filed in federal court on Oct. 23, 2026, via a sealed complaint. Said complaint was subsequently unsealed following the arrest... [More]
SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of nominees for district judge to governor
TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Governor Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created when District Judge Mark Ward retired Oct. 9.... [More]
Judge Ward retires, committee interviews new candidates
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission announces interview schedule TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission convened at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, to interview applicants to fill a district judge vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created... [More]
More News
- Commissioners discuss truck purchase options
- Commissioners approve application for transportation grant
- Parker welcomes Case Higgins home after accident
- Voters to decide several questions on Nov. 3 ballot
- Pleasanton Police Chief hired
- SPECIAL: FBI executes search warrant in La Cygne; no threat to public
- Wade wins championship at State
- Pleasanton explores forensic audit idea
COMMUNITY
A short history of Halloween
Every year on October 31 most American kids and their friends celebrate Halloween. They go out house to house to get candy. But do you know where the history of Halloween originated from? Let’s go explore the 2,000-year history of Halloween! Over 2,000 years ago,... [More]
Case Higgins welcome home rally Oct. 22
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Following an accident that occurred July 24 on an Oklahoma race track, Case Higgins is headed home and supporters are organizing “the best welcome home rally a kid could ask for.” Higgins was badly burned when his... [More]
Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
Special Halloween Candle Lantern Tours FORT SCOTT, KAN. – Fort Scott National Historic Site will offer four special candle lantern tours on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, as part of its Murder and Mayhem at the Fort program. Tour leaders will share lesser-known stories of tragedy... [More]
More Community
- General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend
- Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend
- Dog reunited with long-lost family
- Local kids have good showing at State Fair
- John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced
- Sources of Strength brings hope, help and strength to JLHS students this year
- America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers
- Janet Reynolds: Library, History, and Public Service
On 06-02-2026, Caden C. Nickelson, Blue Mound, was traveling westward on 875 Road between Lane Road and Kansas Highway 7 when he fell asleep and ran off the road into the south ditch and struck an electrical pole. The vehicle sustained damage to the whole driver side. (Case 260700)
On 06-03-2026, Droval D. Wood, La Cygne, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway at mile marker 104 when he struck a deer. The vehicle sustained disabling damage to the front left, left and the underbody. The driver was uninjured and the vehicle was towed away from the scene. (Case 260704)
On 06-03-2026, Ian Kennedy, Fontana, was traveling westward on 2100 Road approximately 500 feet west of Hadsall Road when he swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway. The vehicle departed the roadway to the north, struck a road sign and bridge railing, and came to rest at the bottom of a steep embankment. No injuries reported. The vehicle was towed due to extensive damage. (Case 260705)
On 06-03-2026, Amy N. Watts, Joplin, Mo., was traveling southward on US 69 Highway near Kansas Highway 239 when a deer entered the roadway and struck the front left corner of the vehicle. The impact disabled the vehicle and caused the air bag to deploy. Both the driver and passenger stated they were not injured. The vehicle was towed away from the scene due to damages. (Case 260707)
On 06-04-2026, Joseph A. Thyer, Mound City, was traveling northward on Kansas Highway 7 near 1500 Road when he struck a deer in the roadway, causing disabling damage. The vehicle was towed from the scene. No injuries reported. (Case 260709)
On 06-06-2026, Allison M. Brown, Redfield, was traveling eastward on Kansas Highway 31 east of Arthur Road when she struck a deer, causing significant damage to the front of the vehicle. (Case 260726)
On 06-09-2026, Sarina D. Stogner, La Cygne, was traveling eastward on Kansas Highway 152 near Showalter Road when she reached down to activate her air conditioning and her vehicle left the roadway to the right. She then overcorrected and then went off the roadway to the left. No injuries reported; the vehicle was towed from the scene. (Case 260743)
On 06-10-2026, Liam J. Gooderl, Fort Scott, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near Kansas Highway 52 when a deer entered the roadway and the driver was unable to avoid striking the deer. (Case 260746)
On 06-12-2026, Michael C. Ford, Parker, was traveling eastward on Kansas Highway 152 near County Road 1095 when a rock struck the windshield. (Case 260758)
On 06-16-2026, Breanna E. Decker, La Cygne, was traveling southward on Kansas Highway 7 just south of 1900 Road when she was struck by a deer, causing significant damage to the passenger rear fender and door. (Case 260781)
On 06-20-2026, Jean M.N. Reach, Pleasanton, was entering US 69 Highway from the northbound ramp at the Pleasanton, Kansas exit. The driver stated that she did not see the vehicle driven by Sean D. Bullmer, Pittsburg, traveling in the right lane. As Reach attempted to merge onto the highway, the driver moved into the lane and struck Bullmer’s vehicle, which was positioned in her blind spot. The collision resulted in minor damage to the front driver’s side area of Reach’s vehicle and minor damage to the passenger side of Bullmer’s vehicle. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene. (Case 260792)
On 06-20-2026, Robert K. Mundy, Admire, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway near Kansas Highway 52 when a deer came onto the roadway from the east and hit the front of the truck. Air bags were deployed. (Case 260795)
ACCIDENT
ACCIDENT REPORTS - 6/24/26 to 7/8/26
On 06-24-2026, Nathan A. Hurteau, Fulton, was traveling northward on Lewis Road at a high rate of speed and was unable to slow down in time for the 90-degree curve to the left onto West 750 Road. The vehicle left the roadway to the right and struck a telephone box and then struck... [More]
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]

