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
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 - 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 21 to June 1, 2025
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... [More]
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NEWS
Former Zoning Administrator explains KORA requests
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
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
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]
More News
- Blue Mound to apply for KDHE loan for sewer project
- Souza resigns county clerk post
- Farmers State Bank under new ownership
- Linn Valley council updated on water, lagoon projects
- Suit filed in Sunshine Meadows building permit case
- Pleasanton demos asphalt zipper for street repair
- La Cygne awards lift station bid
- Appraiser’s office announces completion of review
COMMUNITY
Mound City Community Garden
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
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
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]
More Community
- First Aid: your safety toolkit
- Hydroponic towers provide fresh produce for lunches at JES
- General Pleasonton Days set for Oct 4-5
- Mine Creek Heritage Day this Saturday
- Blood Drive: The Battle of the Badges
- Parker Days set for Sept. 20
- Pleasanton Chamber Business Expo Thursday, Sept. 4
- MCHP seeks quilts for Fall Festival and Quilt Show

