NEWS
SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com According to records accessed online through a federal case search site, charges were filed in federal court on Oct. 23, 2026, via a sealed complaint. Said complaint was subsequently unsealed following the arrest... [More]
SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of nominees for district judge to governor
TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Governor Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created when District Judge Mark Ward retired Oct. 9.... [More]
Judge Ward retires, committee interviews new candidates
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission announces interview schedule TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission convened at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, to interview applicants to fill a district judge vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created... [More]
More News
- Commissioners discuss truck purchase options
- Commissioners approve application for transportation grant
- Parker welcomes Case Higgins home after accident
- Voters to decide several questions on Nov. 3 ballot
- Pleasanton Police Chief hired
- SPECIAL: FBI executes search warrant in La Cygne; no threat to public
- Wade wins championship at State
- Pleasanton explores forensic audit idea
COMMUNITY
A short history of Halloween
Every year on October 31 most American kids and their friends celebrate Halloween. They go out house to house to get candy. But do you know where the history of Halloween originated from? Let’s go explore the 2,000-year history of Halloween! Over 2,000 years ago,... [More]
Case Higgins welcome home rally Oct. 22
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Following an accident that occurred July 24 on an Oklahoma race track, Case Higgins is headed home and supporters are organizing “the best welcome home rally a kid could ask for.” Higgins was badly burned when his... [More]
Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
Special Halloween Candle Lantern Tours FORT SCOTT, KAN. – Fort Scott National Historic Site will offer four special candle lantern tours on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, as part of its Murder and Mayhem at the Fort program. Tour leaders will share lesser-known stories of tragedy... [More]
More Community
- General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend
- Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend
- Dog reunited with long-lost family
- Local kids have good showing at State Fair
- John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced
- Sources of Strength brings hope, help and strength to JLHS students this year
- America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers
- Janet Reynolds: Library, History, and Public Service
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 - 6/24/26 to 7/8/26
On 06-24-2026, Nathan A. Hurteau, Fulton, was traveling northward on Lewis Road at a high rate of speed and was unable to slow down in time for the 90-degree curve to the left onto West 750 Road. The vehicle left the roadway to the right and struck a telephone box and then struck... [More]
ACCIDENT REPORTS - 6/2/26 to 6/20/26
On 06-02-2026, Caden C. Nickelson, Blue Mound, was traveling westward on 875 Road between Lane Road and Kansas Highway 7 when he fell asleep and ran off the road into the south ditch and struck an electrical pole. The vehicle sustained damage to the whole driver side. (Case 260700)... [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]

