NEWS
Marino sworn in as police chief
La Cygne's interim police chief, John Marino, was sworn in Wednesday evening as the new City Police Chief. Photo courtesy of Michael Ronnebaum
Voter deadlines approach
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Every election is important, but the upcoming Nov. 3 general election is being touted as one of the most consequential elections of our times. With that, it bears looking at how many voters actually turn out with only... [More]
Office succession in a municipality
What happens if an elected official resigns? Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The succession of offices in a municipality is set out by Kansas statute and is outlined on the website for the Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. In Chapter... [More]
More News
- Tractor accident victim saved by mail carrier
- Commissioners hear complaint about LCSO and sheriff
- Out on the Gravel photos to be used for calendar
- Commissioners finalize budget for 2027
- Pleasanton holds barnburner – mostly after official meeting
- Linn Valley gets project updates
- SPECIAL: Leonard makes first appearance
- Booth makes court appearance
COMMUNITY
General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com This coming weekend will bring the annual General Pleasonton Days celebration in Pleasanton. The events kick off on Saturday morning with the annual parade at 10 a.m. with line up for the entrants starting at 9... [More]
Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend
70th annual event is final one Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The traditional Pioneer Harvest Fiesta parade will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, through downtown Fort Scott on both South Main and National streets. Friday... [More]
Dog reunited with long-lost family
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Sometimes tales…tails, have a way of weaving experiences that are more than what seems to be; and the tale of this rescue is one of those stories. A dog that became known as Lily, a pit bull mix six-year-old dog, was... [More]
More Community
- 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
- Mayor Potter opens up about his plans for Linn Valley
- La Cygne celebration set for Saturday
- Lorna Turley: A life of family and service
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 Taylor Road when he struck a deer, causing damage to the right-side hood area and the right-side passenger door area. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. (Case 251023)
On 10-10-2025, Thomas R. Thompson, Anna, Tx., was traveling southward on Kansas Highway 7 when, just south of 2300 Road he struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle was operable and driven off by the owner. (Case 251024)
On 10-12-2025, Christopher E. Christian, Centerville, was traveling southward on Dingus Road near West 1600 Road, when he went through a fence and came to rest on its side. (Case 251029)
On 10-22-2025, William E. Feebeck, Mound City, was traveling southward on Ingrahm Road near 600 Road when a cow entered the roadway. The driver was unable to miss the cow, resulting in minor damage to his front left headlight, driver’s door and driver’s side rear quarter panel. The owner of the cow, Jim Johnson, responded to the scene. He and the driver worked out details on repairing damage to the truck. Johnson also called into the Sheriff’s Office a short time later and asked the responding officer if he had driven out into his field as there were tire tracks in the grass. The responding officer informed him that he did not, and had only turned around at the gate but never entered his field. (Case 251076)
On 10-22-2025, Pamela Russell, Fort Scott, was traveling southward, following a truck, on US 69 Highway near mile marker 91, when a small metal box fell off of the truck and struck her vehicle. She was unable to describe the truck or the item any further. The driver called her own tow and requested a report for insurance. Damage appeared functional but there were items hanging from the engine bay underneath the vehicle. (Case 251079)
On 10-22-2025, Janeth Flores-Cantu, Kansas City, Mo., was northbound on US 69 Highway near 1100 Road exit when she struck a deer. (Case 251081)
On 10-23-2025, Tiffany Vannorman, Mound City, was traveling northward on County Road 1095 near 2000 Road when a deer entered the roadway. The driver was unable to miss the deer, resulting in an accident. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the front and passenger side of the vehicle. (Case 251082)
On 10-23-2025, Virginia E. Lafrinere, Overland Park, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near 399th Street exit when she struck a deer. (Case 251084)
On 10-26-2025, Justin D. Daniels, Roland, Okla., was traveling eastward on East 1000 Road when, about .35 miles east of Viles Road, he ran off the roadway to the south over a bridge, striking a guardrail and ripping the front passenger tire off, destroying the guardrail and vehicle in the process. The driver fled the scene on foot. (Case 251095)
On 10-26-2025, Taylor E. Ivie-Mott, Olathe, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway when about 500 feet north of the 850 Road exit when she struck a deer in the roadway, causing minor functional damage. The vehicle was removed by the owner. (Case 251096)
On 10-27-2025, Kyle E. Mitchell, Mound City, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway near 300 Road exit when a deer entered the roadway. The driver was unable to miss the deer, resulting in an accident and minor damage to the driver’s side bumper of his vehicle. (Case 251097)
On 10-27-2025, Kartheek Nimmagadda, Overland Park, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway near 300 Road exit when a deer entered the roadway. The driver was unable to miss the deer, resulting in an accident. The impact caused disabling damage to the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was a rental, and the driver made contact with the rental company and made arrangements for a tow truck. (Case 251098)
On 10-27-2025, Austin D. Allen was traveling eastward on East 1000 Road near Webb Road when a deer entered the roadway. The driver swerved to miss the deer. When doing so, he left the roadway on the right. The rear tire of the truck struck the concrete bridge post, causing damage to both. The driver then called for a tow truck and had the vehicle removed before law enforcement arrived on scene, due to the vehicle being at the bottom of a hill. The driver stated he was afraid he would be hit by other traffic. (Case 251100)
On 10-28-2025, Christina L. Chapman, Pleasanton, was traveling northward on Tucker Road near 6th Street when a deer ran into the driver’s side, causing damage and airbag deployment. The driver sustained a minor injury to the face. (Case 251103)
On 10-30-2025, Joshua T. Kamenca, Overland Park, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near 2400 Road when a deer came into the roadway. The driver was unable to avoid striking the deer. No injuries reported. The vehicle was disabled due to damage. (Case 251112)
On 10-30-2025, Wesley M. Soetaert, Parker, was traveling westward on 2100 Road when, about 100 feet west of Farlin Road, struck a deer in the roadway. (Case 25117)
On 10-31-2025, Clayton L. Bridges, Adrian, Mo., was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near 2200 Road when a deer ran out in front of the vehicle, causing damage to the vehicle. (Case 251119)
On 11-01-2025, Timothy A. Alexander, Overland Park, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway at approximately mile marker 97. A deer entered the roadway and stropped in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle struck the deer, springing the hood and shattering the windshield. The crash also caused damage to the right side of the vehicle. The driver did not report any injuries and the vehicle was towed away from the scene. (Case 251120)
On 11-02-2025, Collin J. Pope, La Cygne, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near mile marker 84 when he struck a deer. (Case 251122)
On 11-02-2025, Michael Riley, Coalgate, Okla., was traveling driving southward on US 69 Highway near mile marker 104 when a deer jumped in front of the vehicle, causing damage. (Case 251124)
On 11-03-2025, Lisa M. Goodall, Mound City, was traveling southward on Kansas Highway 7 when just north of 1900 Road, struck a deer in the roadway. The vehicle suffered minor cosmetic damage and was driven home. (Case 251130)
On 11-03-2025, Rafael G. Murillo, Pleasanton, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway near mile marker 105 when he struck a deer, causing damage to the front bumper area. (Case 251131)
On 11-04-2025, Beth L. Helmick, La Cygne, was traveling eastward on 2000 Road right before Lamb Road when the passenger side was struck by a deer. The vehicle sustained damage to the passenger fender and the passenger door. (Case 251135)
On 11-06-2025, Craig D. Peterson, Mound City, was traveling northward on County Road 1095 when he struck a deer near the intersection at East 1500 Road. No injuries reported. The vehicle sustained functional damage to the front and was removed by the driver from the scene. (Case 251139)
On 11-07-2025, Lisa M. Goodall, Mound City, was traveling southward on Kansas Highway 7 just south of 1900 Road when she struck a deer. The vehicle sustained functional damage. (Case 251146)
On 11-08-2025, Holly M. Petermann, Overland Park, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway just north of the 84-mile marker when she struck a deer, causing disabling damage. (Case 251151)
On 11-08-2025, Madisyn M. Cook, Fort Scott, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway just south of the 104-mile marker when she struck a deer, causing disabling damage and air bag deployment. (Case 251152)
On 11-08-2025, Chole V. Oberlechner, Pleasanton, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway just south of the 104-mile marker when she struck a deer, causing damage to the driver’s hood area. The vehicle was still functional but sustained major damage. (Case 251153)
On 11-08-2025, Jaswanth Boyapati, Overland Park, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway near mile marker 84 when he struck a raccoon in the roadway, causing cosmetic damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle and the undercarriage. (Case 251154)
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 - 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]

