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

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

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

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
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]
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- 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