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 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]
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
SPECIAL: Mound City resident killed in Allen County crash

On Sept. 9, just after 5:30 p.m., emergency personnel were called to the scene of a two-car collision on U.S. Highway 169 just south of Humboldt, Kan., in Allen County. According to reports filed by the Kansas Highway Patrol, Morgan Wakefield of Mound City, was driving... [More]
Property taxes and how they work

In Kansas, there is a definitive process for determining what the property taxes are on any given piece of property. Did you know that according to SmartAsset.com Linn County has the second lowest property tax average in the entire state? According to information available... [More]
Pleasanton Fire Department personnel hiring questioned

What started out as a department update from Pleasanton Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom, turned into a showdown between councilmembers and the mayor in who was hired as volunteer firefighters in Pleasanton. Wisdom informed the council he was beginning training for new firefighters September... [More]
More News
- Commission ‘bares’ down to pass public nudity ban
- Paris Township voting location to move to Mound City
- USD 362 passes 2025-26 school budget
- Parker appoints police chief
- SPECIAL: Drainpipe replacement on K-31 in Linn County
- Linn County News website gets new update
- Commissioners vote 1-1 on motion to not exceed revenue neutral
- Linn Valley looks at option for fire truck purchase, new vehicles
COMMUNITY
Parker Days set for Sept. 20

This year’s annual Parker Days event is set for Saturday, Sept. 20 and the theme for the event is “Sunshine and Smiles.” The event kicks off on Friday evening with the Mason’s Fish Fry, a free-will donation dinner, at 5 p.m. at the Mason’s Building. ... [More]
Pleasanton Chamber Business Expo Thursday, Sept. 4

Free hotdogs to attendees The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business expo Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Pleasanton Community Center. The public is welcome to come see the diverse businesses available to them from 4 – 7 p.m. The Chamber is providing free hotdogs... [More]
MCHP seeks quilts for Fall Festival and Quilt Show

The Mound City Historical Society, caretakers of the Mound City Historical Park, will hold their second annual Fall Festival and Quilt Show on Oct. 11-12. Entries for the Quilt Show are now being taken. Quilt Show organizer Maribeth Kehl says they are once again looking for... [More]
More Community
- Local family offers drawing lessons for kids in online broadcast
- First aid safety with Joe Stellwagon
- Vonnie May’s Ice Cream Shoppe open in Mound City
- USD 346 welcomes new staff members
- USD 344 welcomes new staff
- USD 362 welcomes 8 new licensed teachers
- John and Helen Barnes Community Grant now open
- USD 344 offering virtual school option for 2025-2026 academic year