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 - Nov. 16 to Dec. 14, 2025
On 11-16-2025, Patrick T. Bronaugh, Topeka, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway when a deer struck the vehicle causing front and side damage. (Case 251182) On 11-14-2025, Ahmed R. Elghali, Warren, Mich., was attempting to leave a parking lot when he missed the exit driveway.... [More]
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]
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NEWS
Pleasanton contracts with engineer for water plant roof
Begins exploration for new back-up water source After a preliminary walk-through by engineers from BG Consulting, engineer Jason Hoskinson brought a comprehensive plan to the Pleasanton City Council last Tuesday night concerning options to reroof the water plant, build new... [More]
La Cygne Council approves property purchase
The La Cygne City Council held its second regular meeting of the month on Feb. 18. Mayor Debra Wilson began by asking City Clerk Jodi Wade to discuss recent contact with KMGA (Kansas municipal gas agency). They made contact to review the gas supply agreement and pricing;... [More]
Commissioners discuss future of economic development
During the meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, the Linn County Commissioners discussed various aspects of the Economic Development program; County Clerk Chasity Ware noted she had received several queries regarding grant programs previously available through the county. County Counselor... [More]
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- Linn County Planning Commission approves Thies motorcycle CUP
- Governor Kelly issues state of disaster emergency for wildland fires
- Parker City Council awards roofing bid
- Commissioners receive update on large-scale culvert project
- SPECIAL: City to retain engineer in water plant roof compromise
- Culvert work begins on K-52 the week of Feb. 16
- SEK Mental Health Center and Neosho Memorial launch joint discussions to preserve local care
- Leonard waives preliminary hearing in Missouri court case
COMMUNITY
Jayhawk Linn High School senior awarded prestigious Rudd Foundation Scholarship
Jayhawk Linn High School senior Eleanor Vaughn, daughter of Lucas and Megan Vaughn, was honored in a surprise ceremony attended by students, staff and her family as the recipient of the highly competitive Rudd Foundation Scholarship. Vaughn, who plans to attend Kansas State... [More]
PV FFA receives KAAE award
According to their website, one of the goals of the Kansas Association of Agricultural Educators, or KAAE, is to promote and improve the teaching of agriculture in secondary schools and where courses in technical agriculture constitute the principal function, maintain and improve... [More]
Mound City cowboy wins Big in Texas
Mound City bull rider, Colton Byram, emerged as the biggest winner at the PRCA Xtreme “Bulls Night Out” held at the Ft. Worth Stock Show Jan 20-21. The Xtreme Bulls are stand-alone bull riding events held throughout the year and sanctioned by the PRCA with points... [More]
More Community
- Washburn University Music & Theatre Department to host Piano Day Feb. 14
- Markley rural Mound City property named as Century Farm
- Carbon Monoxide and what you need to know
- The Power of Hobbies: Why staying engaged matters as we age
- Heartland REC expands Future Foundations Scholarship Program to 12 awards
- Call for Entries: Bourbon County Arts Council Fine Art Exhibit 2026
- Tips for a safe New Year’s Eve
- KIDS CORNER: The stories behind Christmas traditions and symbols

