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

Appraiser’s office announces completion of review

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The Linn County Appraiser’s office would like to announce that we have completed our 17% review of properties of the upcoming 2026 Tax Year. Thank you to all our local communities for your forbearance. Our Field Staff will now be concentrating on Sales Review. If a property... [More]

SPECIAL: KBI conducts statewide marijuana enforcement operation

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) executed numerous search warrants in cities across the state at vape shops and CBD dispensaries to seize products being sold illegally in Kansas. On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI... [More]

Pleasanton council vetoed on fire volunteer appointments

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The Pleasanton Council heard from Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom Monday night concerning lack of personnel to respond to fires eliminating the department from getting credit for calls with ISO. “We need more people,” he said. He said last week they trained on pulling hose... [More]

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COMMUNITY

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]

First Aid: your safety toolkit

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Common myths in television and the movies With contributions by Joe Stellwagon, AMR Paramedic   Anyone who watches television, from cartoons to movies and everything in between, you’ve probably seen some type of first aid given to a character. However, how accurate... [More]

Hydroponic towers provide fresh produce for lunches at JES

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During the 2024-2025 academic year at USD 346, teacher Wendi Baldwin filled out an application for a grant for hydroponic towers for the district. That grant was awarded to the district in February of 2025 for a total of five towers to be placed at both the elementary school... [More]

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