On 03-07-2025, Dustin L. Rhynerson, Blue Mound, was traveling westbound on West 200 Road west of Jackson Road, when a deer entered the roadway and struck the right front corner of the vehicle. This caused the passenger-side windshield to shatter and removed the passenger side mirror. The vehicle was operable and driven away from the scene. (Case 250171)
On 03-17-2025, Richard L. Page, Mound City, was backing out of the parking space onto Main Street and made contact with a vehicle in the eastbound lane driven by Howard D. Post, Mapleton, causing front end damage on the passenger side of Post’s vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 250207)
On 03-24-2025, Tiffany M. Metzger, Mound City, was traveling westbound on East 300 Road near Kansas Highway 7 when a deer entered the roadway and struck the right front corner of the vehicle. The crash caused minimal damage. (Case 250232)
On 03-24-2025, Carter R. Sittingdown-Davis, Raymore, Mo., was traveling on Fish Drive near Hillside Drive when he left the roadway and struck a tree. (Case 250236)
On 03-26-2025, James M. Williams, Mound City, was traveling southward on Kansas Highway 7 just before the 1525 Road intersection when a deer entered the roadway. The vehicle sustained function damage to the front end of the vehicle. (Case 250240)
On 03-30-2025, Kyle R. Haupt, Greeley, was traveling on West 2200 Road near Brown Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a culvert. The vehicle also struck a ditch before coming to a rest. The driver was injured and transported by AMR. (Case 250253)
ACCIDENT
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]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - April 1 to May 23, 2025
On 04-01-2025, Frances R. Campbell, Linn Valley, was traveling northbound on Ullery Road north of Kansas Highway 152 when a deer ran into the passenger side of the vehicle, causing minor damage to the passenger rear side door, rear quarter panel, bumper and taillight. (Case... [More]
NEWS
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of La Cygne, Linn County
TOPEKA –The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of LaCygne public water supply system located in Linn County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute... [More]
Pleasanton PD makes drug arrest during domestic call
On July 24 officers with the Pleasanton Police Department responded to a call for an ongoing domestic issue at 605 E. 5th Street in Cabin 3 with the assistance of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. During the ensuing investigation, it was found that the... [More]
Commissioners review departmental budgets
SEKMHC budget cut During the July 28 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners reviewed several departmental budgets. Discussions began with Linn County Sheriff James Akes. Sheriff Akes explained to commissioners that initially he had budgeted extra hours to cover... [More]
More News
- Wisdom appointed Pleasanton Fire Chief
- Pleasanton Council cuts to get to revenue neutral
- Local residents warn of bad business practices
- Special: Resurfacing to begin on U.S. 69 in Linn County
- Pleasanton FD again at center of heated discussion
- La Cygne city to be below revenue neutral
- USD 362 files revenue-neutral exceedances
- Commissioners discuss airport future, request more information
COMMUNITY
Knowing and preventing kids sports injuries
School is about to begin and so are school sports. Kids of all ages, from elementary to high school enjoy competitive team sports but injuries happen in all of them. This article will focus on the types of injuries kids can get from playing sports and more importantly what kids,... [More]
4H Style Revue and Performing Arts set for July 26
The 2025 4-H Style Revue and Performing Arts Show will again be a pre-fair event, held on Saturday, July 26, at the First Baptist Church in Mound City. The event is open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. 4-Hers enrolled in the Style Revue project will be modeling their... [More]
Benefit dinner and auction July 26
Trumbley recipient of proceeds On July 26, the 4H Building will be the site of a benefit dinner and silent auction in honor of Megan Trumbley who is currently battling cancer. Megan is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatments and the benefit is being held... [More]
More Community
- Wade recounts WWII experience in South West Pacific theatre
- Cultivating Kindness film crew win Telly Awards
- Local roots bring couple back to familiar territory
- Remembering those who gave all
- Prairie View FFA captures State Ag Mechanics Championship
- Free summer meals for kids age 1 to 18 in Pleasanton
- New rescue seeks donations to aid startup
- Cultivating Kindness film premiere held on April 27
