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 - Oct. 7 to Nov. 8, 2025
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
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]
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]
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NEWS
SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans for eligible businesses
By BARBARA PROFFITT Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to list Bourbon, Crawford and Linn counties in Kansas as eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) under the March 30–April... [More]
Commissioners meet with auditor in executive session
During the Dec. 1 meeting, the commissioners held a 15-minute executive session with Linn County Clerk Chasity Ware, Linn County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and the auditor, Rodney Burns. Following the 15-minute executive session, which was requested by Ware in connection with... [More]
USD 362 board makes personnel decisions
Members debate value of petty cash funds Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education acted on personnel and debated the existence of petty cash funds at their monthly meeting Nov. 18. After three executive sessions totaling 30 minutes for... [More]
More News
- USD 362 leader apprises board of taxing mistake
- Commissioners briefly discuss mill levy error for USD 362
- Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, expresses regret
- Parker City Council looks at roof bids, other motions
- Schneider and Secrest chosen as Teacher of the Year
- P&Z commission meets for workshop on battery storage and data centers
- Wills appointed fourth councilman for Pleasanton
- Write in votes upset some races after final tally
COMMUNITY
A piece of Prescott’s history
Elevator razed Last week the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Co. (BNSF) took down the old grain elevator and storage bins at Prescott, taking with it a large piece of history that touched several families in the community. Originally, it was built by members of the Norbury... [More]
Dream Aesthetics, Mound City, fulfilling a dream
Life is a series of twists and turns and for Dream Aesthetics owner, Rhonda Kellstadt, it took her into self-employment and happiness in life. Many know Kellstadt from her many years working as a nurse practitioner with Mercy Health, transitioning to CHC/SEK in Pleasanton;... [More]
Holiday food drive distributions this weekend
Besides the food pantries located across Linn County, individual entities are collecting food for distribution, two of them this weekend. The first is a food drive organized by the First Christian Church in Pleasanton, 603 N. Main, with distribution of food items scheduled... [More]
More Community
- Prairie View FFA team places well at national Ag Mechanics competition
- Heartland awards $5,000 to Linn County Fair Association for fairgrounds intercom system
- Like father, like sons
- Mound City Community Garden
- Kelley honored - Instructor of the Year
- A few things to know about football
- First Aid: your safety toolkit
- Hydroponic towers provide fresh produce for lunches at JES

