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

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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... [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]

ACCIDENT REPORTS - May 22 to June 8, 2025

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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]

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NEWS

Former Zoning Administrator explains KORA requests

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During the weekly meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, the Linn County Commissioners heard from former county employee Darin Wilson who served previously as the Planning and Zoning Administrator. Wilson told commissioners that the KORA (Kansas Open Records Act) requests he had made were... [More]

Pleasanton Council overrides mayor veto on firefighter appointments

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The Pleasanton Council met at their regularly scheduled meeting Monday and Councilman Aaron Portmann immediately read a prepared statement concerning Ordinance 2065 that Mayor Mathew Young vetoed that tried to take appointment of firefighters from the mayor and put it on the... [More]

Snyder appointed Linn County Register of Deeds

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Following the retirement of long-time Linn County Register of Deeds Kristy Schmitz, the Linn County Republican Central Committee held a convention Sunday to appoint a new Register of Deeds. Central Committee Chair Becky Johnson held the role call of committee people and 20... [More]

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COMMUNITY

Mound City Community Garden

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A new community garden is growing in Mound City. Located directly west of Food Fair on Main Street and christened the Cultivate Kindness Garden, it has taken root thanks to the hard work of several local residents.  Headed by Shayna Lamb with the help of Sue Vicory, along... [More]

Kelley honored - Instructor of the Year

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Shelly Kelley is honored as the ACMHCK Mental Health First Aid Trainer of the Year! This recognition highlights the significant impact that Shelly and the MHFA team are having by equipping our communities with essential tools to support mental health and save lives. “Receiving... [More]

A few things to know about football

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What do rugby and soccer have in common? They are the two sports that American Football originated from. The first football game was played between Rutgers and Princeton Universities in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Nov. 6, 1869. But the game looked much different than the football... [More]

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