On 04-21-2025, Kody O. Kempinger, Mound City, was traveling northward on Paine Road near Mine Creek Drive when he approached a vehicle driven by Brady J. Langholz, Mound City. Kempinger crossed the center line in an attempt to pass the vehicle driven by Langholz. Langholz crossed the center line and sideswiped Kempinger’s vehicle and continued driving northward. Kempinger backed off behind Langholz and continued to follow him since he didn’t immediately stop. Langholz came to a stop near the intersection Kansas Highway 52 and Paine Road, and the drivers exchanged information. Both drivers had valid license and valid insurance. (Case 250334)
On 05-02-2025, Arthur D. Pearson, Redfield, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near 200 Road when a deer entered the roadway and hit the vehicle. (Case 250374)
On 05-07-2025, James M. Gulotta, Pleasanton, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near 2400 Road when a deer jumped off a small cliff onto the highway and was struck by the vehicle. (Case 250394)
On 05-10-2025, Allison Cummings, Mound City, was traveling southward on County Road 1095 near Newton Lane when she struck a deer. (Case 250408)
On 06-01-2025, Walter L. Wisdom, Pleasanton, was traveling southward on Kansas Highway 7 approximately a quarter of a mile north of 2200 Road when he struck a deer, causing significant cosmetic damage to the front bumper of the vehicle. The vehicle was still operable. (Case 250501)
ACCIDENT
ACCIDENT REPORTS - May 22 to June 8, 2025

On 05-22-2025, Jonathan K. Blunt, Roeland Park, and Yoonhee N. Kang, Catoosa, Okla., were traveling northward in their respective vehicles on US 69 Highway near mile marker 104 when a side-swipe collision occurred between the two vehicles, causing minimal paint scuffing... [More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - April 1 to May 23, 2025

On 04-01-2025, Frances R. Campbell, Linn Valley, was traveling northbound on Ullery Road north of Kansas Highway 152 when a deer ran into the passenger side of the vehicle, causing minor damage to the passenger rear side door, rear quarter panel, bumper and taillight. (Case... [More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - Mar. 7-30, 2025

On 03-07-2025, Dustin L. Rhynerson, Blue Mound, was traveling westbound on West 200 Road west of Jackson Road, when a deer entered the roadway and struck the right front corner of the vehicle. This caused the passenger-side windshield to shatter and removed the passenger... [More]
NEWS
CANCELED: Statewide Purple Alert issued for missing Yates Center woman

UPDATE WOODSON COUNTY – The Yates Center Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that Tammara Isaacs was located safely. The statewide Purple Alert is canceled. - - - - WOODSON COUNTY – The Yates Center Police... [More]
Parker mayor seeks affidavits to file charges

Webber cites lake ruts video footage, loose dogs chasing people indoors To assure a method for citing and prosecuting wrongdoings against city ordinance and codes, Parker Mayor Jason Webber is choosing to utilize legal affidavits. At last Thursday’s monthly... [More]
USD 346 board learns of overpayments

During the June 9 meeting of the USD 346 Board of Education, the board learned the district had been notified of overpayments they received between fiscal years 2016 and 2023. The overpayments were discovered when Public Consulting Group (PCG) was reviewing the cost reporting... [More]
More News
- NOTICE
- Commissioners discuss estimate on overlay project
- Pleasanton council meeting heated over fire personnel interviews
- La Cygne gas customers may see rate decrease
- Commissioners form countywide consensus for automatic aid agreements
- SPECIAL: Election cycle will not require primary
- Blue Moon Youth Center to hold matinees this summer
- Pleasanton council divided on Fire Chief appointment
COMMUNITY
Cultivating Kindness film crew win Telly Awards

On April 27, local filmmaker and producer, Sue Vicory held a premier for her newest film, Cultivating Kindness, at the Blue Moon Youth Center in Blue Mound. At that time, several community members involved in creating the film, along with all of the USD 346 students who were... [More]
Local roots bring couple back to familiar territory

Continuing non-profit to aid handicapped children Coal mining has a long, rich history in Linn County; and with it, the families that forged lives and made the county what it is. Jefferson Davis (JD) Robinson is one of those coal mining names of past as he was instrumental... [More]
Remembering those who gave all

While many of us choose to utilize Memorial Day weekend to remember our own loved ones who have gone before us, the real purpose behind the holiday is memorializing those who gave everything to the service of their country and their fellow Americans. It’s about taking time... [More]
More Community
- Prairie View FFA captures State Ag Mechanics Championship
- Free summer meals for kids age 1 to 18 in Pleasanton
- New rescue seeks donations to aid startup
- Cultivating Kindness film premiere held on April 27
- Jayhawk Linn to present ‘Maid to Order’ for spring play
- Students surprise teacher with bell ringing
- Shillito selected for Heartland Youth Tour
- 60 years of friendships and memories