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 damage. Both vehicles stopped on the shoulder and awaited law enforcement’s arrival. (Case 250462)
On 06-02-2025, Melinda K. Mills, Mound City, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near 399 Street when a deer entered the roadway and struck the vehicle. The driver lost control of the vehicle, which spun 360 degrees and struck a rock wall on the east side of the highway. The driver was not injured. (Case 250503)
On 06-06-2025, Mary H. Smith, Osawatomie, was traveling northward on Kansas Highway 7 near 1650 Road when four deer came from the east going west and hit the vehicle. (Case 250507)
On 06-07-2025, Joziah X. Hayes, Lawrence, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near 1100 Road when a deer jumped in front of the vehicle, causing damage to the front driver side. (Case 250524)
On 06-08-2025, Gina B. Chapman, La Cygne, was southward on Park Road when the vehicle left the roadway to the left and struck a tree before coming to a rest. (Case 250527)
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
SPECIAL: KDOT accepts bid for K-68 expansion in Miami County
The Kansas Department of Transportation has accepted a nearly $60 million bid for the expansion of more than 6 miles of K-68 in Miami County to a four-lane expressway. Clarkson Construction Co., of Kansas City, Missouri, will rebuild and widen 6.6 miles of K-68... [More]
La Cygne Council readies for Blast in the Park
The La Cygne Council met Wednesday, June 17 and learned that plans for the annual Blast in the Park are ongoing for Saturday, July 11. The annual wiener-dog race will begin at 6 p.m. at the park with fireworks scheduled for dark. Events are planned throughout the evening. Police... [More]
City of Pleasanton clerk resigns
Word was received Tuesday, June 23 of the resignation of Pleasanton’s City Clerk who formally posted her resignation Friday, June 19. Candy Houtman had been city clerk since the retirement/resignation of former City Administrator Becky Hegwald who left after the council... [More]
More News
- Linn Valley discusses data center tour, battery storage
- Convicted serial killer denied clemency for death sentence
- SPECIAL: Parker fireworks ordinance
- SPECIAL: To the La Cygne Community
- Jodi Wade: Service, Family, and a Sense of Duty
- A blink into the past 250th Anniversary Edition
- Mound City discusses pet vaccination clinics
- Pleasanton pride, lack of mowing discussed Monday
COMMUNITY
Daily Objective Distillery - a local American destination
Think patriotism - the American flag, military service and a very good sipping whiskey and you’ll get the gist of Daily Objective Distillery (DOD) located on Sterling Ranch in Amsterdam, Mo. The concept began a year ago, and according to DOD’s website, “Daily... [More]
SPECIAL: Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation hosts Civil War Camp Dance
Linn County News LCNintern1@gmail.com The Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation holds several fundraising events each year and the first and newest is the Civil War Camp Dance. This is a period dance where Mrs. Dee Young, a professional dance... [More]
Annual Robert F. Morgan Bike Run set for June 13
The annual Robert F. Morgan Scholarship Run is set to kick off at Everybody’s in Mound City on Saturday, June 13. Kick stands go up at 1 p.m. and the group will travel east out of Mound City for the first leg of the day. The event - which funds scholarships given... [More]
More Community
- Candidate picnic Saturday
- Skyview Farm changes ownership
- Lynnae Sullins: Faith, Family, and Service
- The American Revolution: Roles of women, Native Americans and African Americans
- Don George: Fish, Lakes, and a Sense of Community
- Summer reading programs kick off
- Debbie Grigsby-Lynch: Art, Music, and Faith
- Pleasanton teachers take students to the lake!
