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
Commissioners hear presentation on the next phase for opportunity zones
During the meeting on Monday, March 16, the commissioners heard from Paul Hughes regarding opportunity zones selections via a tele-video conference. Hughes noted the Opportunity Zones program was made permanent under the One Big Beautiful Bill. He then gave a background on... [More]
Pleasanton council contracts financial advisor
During the meeting on Monday, March 16, the council heard from Joey McLiney and Max McLiney, McLiney & Co., on what being the city financial advisor would entail. McLiney began by noting that he currently acts as fiduciary for several local entities and neighboring cities.... [More]
SPECIAL NOTICE
Due to a lack of quorum at Tuesday's special meeting for USD 344 Board of Education to select the Ray Scholarship recipient the meeting has been rescheduled for this upcoming Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, at 6 p.m.
More News
- Fear & urgency at heart of Centerville couple scam
- Commissioners discuss 4H building with fair board
- La Cygne discusses one-cent sales tax
- USD 344 pays off STARS building
- Commissioners hear from appraiser on valuations report from KPI
- 2025 data is in: Four straight years of unaffordable assessed valuation hikes. Where’s the relief?
- USD 346 potential $10 million bond issue discussed
- SPECIAL - PUBLIC NOTICE LINN COUNTY, KANSAS PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
COMMUNITY
Easter in Linn County
Saturday, April 4 La Cygne Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. in the City Park. Pleasanton Egg Hunt – 10 a.m. at the high school football field. Mound City Egg Hunt – 11 a.m. at the ball complex south of the grade school. Blue Mound Egg Hunt – 1 p.m. in the city... [More]
Chapter CV P.E.O.
Chapter CV of P.E.O. met on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. The meeting was held at the Labette Bank in La Cygne with Beverly Burke and Carol Shugart as hostesses; 14 members responded to roll call. Election and installation of officers for the 2026-27 year was held. Officers... [More]
Busy Workers excel at 4-H Presentation Day
On Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, the Busy Workers 4-H club participated in 4-H Presentation Day at Prairie View Middle School. 4-H Presentation Day helps youth develop public speaking organization and presentation skills though performances and talks. The 4-H’ers that participated... [More]
More Community
- First Aid: your safety toolkit
- Legislative Coffee planned Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
- Jayhawk Linn High School senior awarded prestigious Rudd Foundation Scholarship
- PV FFA receives KAAE award
- Mound City cowboy wins Big in Texas
- 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
