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]
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NEWS
Declaration of Water Emergency
City of Pleasanton, Kansas Mayor's Declaration Implementing Water Supply Emergency Measures WHEREAS, the City Council of Pleasanton, Kansas, has determined that a Water Supply Emergency exists because the City's present water-supply condition requires immediate... [More]
Pleasanton Council opts to begin paving streets
In a 5-0 approved motion Monday night, the Pleasanton Council approved using $150,000 from the Special Street Improvement fund to begin paving streets on the east side of the city, plus other targeted streets. Councilman Kenny Stark opened the conversation about paving, stating... [More]
Top PRCA official to attend Linn County Rodeo
MOUND CITY - Steve Knowles, Director of Rodeo Administration for the Colorado Springs based PRCA, will be attending the Linn County Fair & Rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 8 to present the 75th anniversary plaque. “We were pleasantly surprised when we received the notice... [More]
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- Voluntary contribution noted in open session
- $1.5 to $3 million to fix Pleasanton pool
- SPECIAL: Linn County budget review scheduled
- Family files wrongful death suit in vicious dog attack
- Linn Valley learns more on data centers, battery storage
- Resident addresses commissioners on vicious dog policy
- La Cygne Police Chief resigns
- Proposed development of Linn Valley TAI Overlay District Ordinance discussed
COMMUNITY
America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers
The Founding Fathers were important in the creation of our nation. They helped contribute to founding documents such as The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Articles of Confederation. They also contributed to many boycotts, like the Boston Tea Party. They were also... [More]
Janet Reynolds: Library, History, and Public Service
Visiting the library is always a fun adventure, especially if you go to La Cygne’s public library. Local librarian, Janet Reynolds has distinguished herself in not just running the library but also by volunteering in her community. Reynolds was born in Linn County,... [More]
Mayor Potter opens up about his plans for Linn Valley
Six months into his term as mayor of Linn Valley, Lister Potter Jr. is focused on increasing transparency, improving infrastructure and preserving the qualities that make the small community unique. Potter’s journey to Linn Valley began in Pleasanton, where he lived before... [More]
More Community
- La Cygne celebration set for Saturday
- Lorna Turley: A life of family and service
- Parker Lodge No. 341 donates $800 to Operation School Supply and the Parker Library
- Labette Bank Golden Adventure Club attends Branson musical
- Daily Objective Distillery - a local American destination
- SPECIAL: Mine Creek Battlefield Foundation hosts Civil War Camp Dance
- Annual Robert F. Morgan Bike Run set for June 13
- Candidate picnic Saturday

