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. The vehicle ran over large rocks and became high-centered in the ditch, causing minor damage to the property and tractor. The accident happened on private property. (Case 251173)
On 11-16-2025, Paul G. Grannes, Corcoran, Minn., was travelling westward on 750 Road when he ran upon some fencing in the road, causing damage to the front sides and underneath the truck. (Case 251183)
11-19-2025, Clayton E. Brown, Pleasanton, was traveling eastward on Kansas Highway 52 heading toward Pleasanton, when a deer jumped out in front of the vehicle near the Scott Road intersection. Damage did occur to the vehicle. (Case 20251201)
11-19-2025, Daniel G. Tulenko, Loveland, Colo., was navigating a curve when a deer entered the roadway. The driver swerved to miss the deer and lost control of the vehicle, causing it to spin around 180 degrees and went into the ditch. The vehicle was in a steep ditch and had to be towed out. (Case 251204)
On 11-23-2025, Tyler Stoner, town not listed, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway just north of the 84-mile marker when they struck a deer causing disabling damage. (Case 25228)
On 11-24-2025, Todd B. Robinson, Mound City, was traveling southbound on Kansas Highway 7 and struck a deer at the 108-mile marker. The vehicle sustained disabling damage. Driver was uninjured. (Case 251229)
On 11-24-2025, Kelly L. Lickteig, Ottawa, was traveling northward on Kansas Highway 7 when a deer entered the roadway and struck the front left corner of the vehicle. This caused significant damage to the front left corner. The driver drove the vehicle into a nearby driveway to not be a road hazard. The vehicle needed towed further due to damage. (Case 251230)
On 11-25-2025, Tanner J. Feris, La Cygne, was traveling northbound on US 69 Highway and caught fire near the 85-mile marker. The vehicle was pulling a trailer with an excavator loaded. The trailer and excavator belong to Tanglewood Lakes Association. The vehicle was a total loss. The trailer and excavator appeared to be unharmed. The driver reported smoke inhalation but refused ambulance transportation. No other injuries reported. All vehicles and equipment were hauled away. (Case 251233)
On 12-01-2025, Robert T. Wade, Fort Scott, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway when crossing the 300 Road overpass and lost control on the ice and slid across the median, striking the northbound guardrail. The vehicle was disabled and towed away. (Case 251254)
On 12-02-2025, Heather L. Burke, Lawrence, was traveling westward on 900 Road just west of Vernon Road when a deer struck the driver’s side fender and door area. The vehicle was function with minor damage. (Case 251258)
On 12-02-2025, Jolene K. Crystal, Mapleton, was traveling southward on Kansas Highway 7 when about a quarter mile north of 200 Road, when they struck a deer in the roadway, causing minor functional damage. The vehicle was driven home by the owner. (Case 251259)
On 12-07-2025, Sy R. Snow, Spring Hill, was traveling on Vernon Road near 1000 Road when he was struck by a deer, causing significant damage to the right front quarter panel. The driver’s side wheel was also damaged. (Case 251273)
On 12-08-2025, Gary R. Caylor, Blue Mound, was eastbound on Kansas Highway 52 pulling a trailer. A piece of metal came off the trailer and struck a vehicle driven by Skylar M. Gabrini, Pleasanton. No injuries were reported. Both parties came to the sheriff’s office and filed a report at the office. (Case 251281)
On 12-09-2025, Michael R. Snellings, Mound City, was traveling eastward on Kansas Highway 52 after traveling up a slight hill, a deer entered the roadway, striking the vehicle. The impact was a fatal impact for the deer and caused functional damage to the front right corner of the vehicle. The driver did not report to be injured. The vehicle was driven away by the driver. (Case 251287)
On 12-11-2025, Ric T. McWilliams, Mound City, was traveling westward on Kansas Highway 52 near the Read Road intersection. The driver stated a group of deer entered the roadway and while crossing, one struck his vehicle. There was damage observed on the front left corner of the vehicle along with deer hair stuck inside the front quarter panel. (Case 241294)
On 12-11-2025, Nathanael R. Livengood¸ Centerville, was traveling westward on County Road 1077 just west of 1525 Road when the vehicle struck a deer causing damage to the front passenger side headlight and passenger side fender. (Case 251296)
On 12-13-2025, Donald R. Danner, Parker, was traveling westbound on 2100 Road near Hadsall Road when a deer entered the roadway striking the front of the vehicle. The deer struck the front right corner of the vehicle, damaging the plastic bumper. The vehicle was drivable and driven away from the scene. (Case 251302)
On 12-14-2025, Catelyn M. Amen, La Cygne, was traveling westbound on West 2000 Road near Campbell Road when she struck a deer. (Case 251307)
ACCIDENT
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]
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]
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NEWS
Wagon Wheel Restaurant lost in Tuesday night blaze
What was a mainstay of La Cygne, the Wagon Wheel Restaurant, was lost to fire Tuesday night. La Cygne Fire was called to the scene, 602 E. Market, at approximately 3:20 a.m. The building was fully-involved with the State Fire Marshall stating the cause is undetermined at... [More]
Christmas food distributions this weekend
Christmas food distributions are scheduled this weekend to help those in need through the holiday. Helping with funds to aid three food distributions were Pleasanton High School students who organized a “Battle of the Buckets” coin drive competition amongst the classes.... [More]
Commissioners given update on mental health outreach at jail
During the Dec. 15 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners were given an update on the community outreach project through SEKMH at the Linn County Jail. Brian Cook and Kym Hargrove, both with SEKMHC, along with Linn County Sheriff James Akes and Linn County Jail Administrator... [More]
More News
- Motocross track CUP discussed at county P&Z
- Parker City Council honors 18 years of service
- Commissioners discuss potential ballot item affecting local businesses
- Linn Valley City Council approves lagoon expansion bids
- After school program initiative presented to USD-344 school board
- SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans for eligible businesses
- Commissioners meet with auditor in executive session
- USD 362 board makes personnel decisions
COMMUNITY
2026 Operation Round Up awardees selected; more than $50,000 to be distributed
Nonprofits throughout eastern Kansas that serve community members in need will soon receive a total of more than $50,000 in contributions from Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative members through Heartland’s Operation Round Up program. “It’s always impressive... [More]
Christmas food drive planned Dec. 20
A second food drive to aid those in need prior to Christmas is planned for Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Christian Church in Pleasanton, 613 Main Street, in the back downstairs room. Canned goods and non-perishable items are being collected at Food Fair... [More]
A piece of Prescott’s history
Elevator razed Last week the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Co. (BNSF) took down the old grain elevator and storage bins at Prescott, taking with it a large piece of history that touched several families in the community. Originally, it was built by members of the Norbury... [More]
More Community
- Dream Aesthetics, Mound City, fulfilling a dream
- Holiday food drive distributions this weekend
- Prairie View FFA team places well at national Ag Mechanics competition
- Heartland awards $5,000 to Linn County Fair Association for fairgrounds intercom system
- Like father, like sons
- Mound City Community Garden
- Kelley honored - Instructor of the Year
- A few things to know about football

