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 through a pasture approximately 130 feet. The vehicle then struck a second barbed wire fence and continued on through the fixed object approximately 127 feet where it came to rest. (Case 250873)
On 09-13-2025, Taylor F. Simons, Lees Summit, Mo., was traveling northward on US 69 Highway at approximately the 91-mile marker when she lost control of the vehicle and entered the median, striking a culvert in the median and overturning multiple times before stopping on its roof. The driver was transported by AMR to Overland Park Regional Hospital with possible injury, but was awake and alert. Vehicle was towed by Morse Towing. (Case 250896)
On 09-18-2025, Beverly J. Pennington, Centerville, was traveling westward on Kansas Highway 52 just west of Read Road when she struck a deer, causing sufficient damage to the whole front end of the vehicle. (Case 250925)
On 09-25-2025, Garrett H. P. Sipe, Mound City, was traveling eastward on Kansas Highway 52 just west of Tucker Road, when a deer entered the roadway. The driver was unable to avoid the deer, resulting in an accident. Causing damage to the front right bumper area and undercarriage. The vehicle was leaking transmission fluid and the owner was going to contact a tow company to have it towed. The driver was able to pull into a field entrance and was not a road hazard. (Case 250956)
On 09-26-2025, Melvin V. Hunt, Redfield, was traveling southward on US 69 Highway near milepost 84, when he fell asleep and the vehicle jumped through the median, ending up facing northward in the northbound lane. Passenger in front seat had possible back injury from the impact in the median. (Case 250964)
On 09-29-2025, Amanda B. Myers¸ Mound City, was traveling US 69 Highway near 1100 Road when her vehicle struck the back of a trailer driven by Thomas R. McManis, Mulberry. The trailer did not have lights and conditions were foggy. The impact caused severe damage to Myers’ vehicle, and minor injuries to Myers. (Case 250972)
On 10-02-2025, Caleb C. Sutterby, Blue Mound, was traveling northward on County Road 1077 at approximately 600 Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck the vehicle. (Case 250983)
On 10-03-2025, Ryan J. Stainbrook, Parker, was traveling southward on County Road 1077 near 1100 Road when a deer entered the roadway. The driver was unable to miss the deer, resulting in minor damage to the front bumper. (Case 250989)
On 10-05-2025, Curtis H. Cox, Pleasanton, was traveling southward on County Road 1095 when he exited the road onto Nickel Road, which is a gravel road. The driver hit a large pothole, causing him to lose control of his motorcycle, laying it down and being ejected from the motorcycle. Results were minor injuries to the driver and damages to the motorcycle. (Case 250992)
On 10-06-2025, Robert T. Craig, San Diego, Ca., was traveling southward on US 69 Highway near Kansas Highway 152 when they struck a deer standing in the roadway. Vehicle was operable with only cosmetic damage. (Case 251011)
On 10-10-2025, Johnithan L. Foster, Wellsville, was traveling northward on Kansas Highway 7 approximately a quarter mile south of the Miami County Line and struck a deer in Linn County, causing damage to the front driver’s side bumper. (Case 251021)
On 10-17-2025, Wendy J. Collier¸ Mound City, was traveling southward on Kansas Highway 7 near County Road 1095 when a deer entered the roadway and struck the front left corner of the vehicle, causing significant damage to the headlight and plastic. The driver stopped in a driveway and waited for a deputy to arrive to have a report made. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. (Case 251057)
On 10-20-2025, Teresa L. Riley, Garnett, was traveling westward on 2200 Road near Ayers Road when she struck a cow. This caused disabling damage to the whole front end and windshield of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed away from the scene. (Case 251070)
On 10-20-2025, James A. Mays, McCune, was traveling eastward on 300 Road when, just 50 feet west of the Paine Road intersection, he struck a deer in the roadway. The impact caused cosmetic damage and the vehicle was still operable. (Case 251071)
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
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
Missouri case filed following death of Holiday Lakes’ teen
Kansas charges filed by KCKPD A case was filed in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court, following the arrest of Damon Leonard, 47, of Holiday Lakes in rural Pleasanton, in connection with the death of 13-year-old Airen Andula, also of Holiday Lakes. Leonard was charged... [More]
Commissioners hear from SEKMHC board member on services, salaries
The Linn County Commissioners met on Monday, Dec. 29, for their regular weekly meeting in which they made a few additions to the agenda, including a report from District Court and a discussion on mental health issues with Tisha Coleman. Coleman began by introducing herself... [More]
NOTICE: Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Blue Mound, Linn County
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Blue Mound public water supply system located in Linn County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: ... [More]
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- Commissioners review numbers for park and marina
- Skipper resigns from Pleasanton Council
- SPECIAL: Missing persons case takes tragic turn
- SPECIAL: Missing Juvenile – Public Assistance Requested
- Wagon Wheel Restaurant lost in Tuesday night blaze
- Christmas food distributions this weekend
- Commissioners given update on mental health outreach at jail
- Motocross track CUP discussed at county P&Z
COMMUNITY
Tips for a safe New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year. Despite its reputation for revelry, New Year's Eve also can be dangerous, which underscores the need to celebrate responsibly when ringing in a new year. American Addiction Centers surveyed 1,000 Americans regarding... [More]
KIDS CORNER: The stories behind Christmas traditions and symbols
Christmas is filled with many different types of decorations, traditions and foods. Have you ever wondered how some of them became so popular at Christmas time? Here, I have taken ten well-known Christmas-related items, and did some research about them. Advent Wreaths... [More]
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]
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- Christmas food drive planned Dec. 20
- A piece of Prescott’s history
- 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

