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 traveling westward on 1100 Road near Scott Road when the driver noticed his seatbelt was not fastened and fastened it. While fastening his seatbelt, the driver lost control crossing the center line and entered into the north ditch. The driver continued driving in the ditch and jumped a concrete culvert, landing on the opposite side. The driver exited on his own and called 911, stating he was injured, complaining of ankle pain. His mother then arrived on scene and transported the driver in personal vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene. (Case 250678)

On 07-21-2025, Joshua M. Sandness, Pleasanton, was traveling eastward on Kansas Highway 52 near Read Road when he struck a deer, causing damage to the radiator and front bumper. (Case 250675)

On 07-24-2025, Brenton T. Laver, Pleasanton, was traveling westward on Kansas Highway 239 and hit a deer just west of the White Road intersection. (Case 250686)

On 07-27-2025, John W. Bright, Mound City, was traveling via motorcycle on 1150 Road near Olinger Road when he went into loose gravel and lost control of the motorcycle. The vehicle went into the ditch and rode the bank of the ditch before coming to a stop approximately 300 feet from where the skid marks began. The motorcycle appeared to have hit a tree when it stopped. The driver went to a nearby residence to report the accident and then fled the scene. The passenger on the bike was found on scene with a compound fracture to the left ankle and was life flighted to the hospital. (Case 250691)

On 07-28-2025, Russell Likens, Coweta, Okla., was traveling northward on US 69 Highway when a deer entered the road way and struck the vehicle. (Case 250694)

On 07-29-2025, Cathleen A. Stockton, La Cygne, was northbound on Kansas Highway 152 and struck a deer. The deer caused damage to the driver’s front corner and driver’s front fender. No injuries reported. (Case 250698)

On 07-29-2025, James L. Brisbin, Fontana, was southbound on Kansas Highway 7 and missed the turn at 2000 Road. He turned on his left turn signal when approaching a field entrance and started to turn when he hit the passenger’s side of a vehicle driven by Russell K. Ford, Fontana. Ford was also southbound on Kansas Highway 7 and noticed Brisbin driving slower than his speed. Ford stated he saw it was clear to pass and proceeded to make the pass. The impact caused Ford’s vehicle to slide into the east ditch. No injuries reported. (Case 250701)

On 08-01-2025, Cherokee L. Cassida-Razo, Parker, was traveling on West 2200 Road near Lamb Road when he lost control of the vehicle and went through dense woods before coming to a rest upside down. (Case 250714)

On 08-01-2025), Bobbie G. Thompson, Pamona, was traveling westward on Kansas Highway 52 just west of Wakefield Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck the vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene. (Case 250715)

On 08-02-2025, Venubabu Kolla, Overland Park, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway .25 miles south of Kansas Highway 52 West when a deer come into the highway and was struck by the vehicle. The impact caused heavy damage to the left front corner, including the hood, bumper and left body side. No injuries reported. (Case 250716)

On 08-04-2025, Jason D. Boddy, Mound City, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near 2200 Road when he struck a deer. (Case 250728)

On 08-05-2025, Gabriel J. Davenport, Girard, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway near the Kansas Highway 239 exit when an unknown vehicle traveling northward on US 69 Highway lost its wheel, tire and break assembly. The wheel assembly crossed the median and collided with the vehicle driven by Davenport, causing major damage to the vehicle. Davenport complained of chest pain and was transported to the hospital via EMS. (Case 250729)

On 08-10-2025, Alicia M. Meadors, Mound City, was traveling southward on Kansas Highway 7 near 1200 Terrace during a heavy rainstorm and hydroplaned into the west ditch and hit a fence post. (Case 250752)

On 08-10-2025, Stacy L. Huggins, Mound City, was traveling eastward on Kansas Highway 31 near Cassida Road when she struck a deer. (Case 250753)

ACCIDENT

ACCIDENT REPORTS - Nov. 16 to Dec. 14, 2025

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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

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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

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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

Pleasanton Council called out for lack of transparency, executive sessions

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Following an hour and one-half of executive sessions two weeks ago, the Pleasanton Council heard from frustrated, angry citizens concerning lack of transparency and ‘behind closed doors dealings.’ Greg Stogsdill spoke to the council and said, “I’m concerned... [More]

Commissioners set high voltage lines moratorium

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Commissioner Alison Hamilton took time during the May 18 meeting to address concerns she has in regards to the possibility of incoming high voltage transmission lines coming into the county from Missouri, where the Clearwater solar project was approved. She explained that the... [More]

Chief explains Pleasanton police budget concerns

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Pleasanton Police Chief Tristan Snyder was not appointed police chief after 13 years as chief of the Pleasanton Police Department on a 3-2 vote May 4. No reason was given by the council for the dismissal of the chief, that, as he stated, was despite no reprimands or issues with... [More]

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COMMUNITY

Debbie Grigsby-Lynch: Art, Music, and Faith

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If you walk into Stonetree Coffee & Pottery, you’ll see canvases lining the walls; fluid pours, pumpkins, flowers, and sweeping landscapes. They’re beautiful, and you might find yourself wondering who created them. Well, I’ve got the answer. Most of the... [More]

Pleasanton teachers take students to the lake!

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A day out of class always sounds nice to any student but to teachers, it can become chaotic; especially if you are supervising the kids on a field trip, right? Not for Derek Brown and Dee Botkin!  Brown and Botkin are teachers at Pleasanton Elementary School and they took... [More]

Children’s room project shifts to painting a mural

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The Pleasanton HIVE Library’s effort to redesign its Children’s Room took a colorful turn this month when Pleasanton High School art students stepped in to create two large‑scale murals for the newly renovated space. What began as a single mural request quickly... [More]

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