NEWS
La Cygne swears in new police chief
La Cygne swears in new police chief Advances Phase 3 of Water Project LA CYGNE, Kan. — During Wednesday’s City Council Meeting, Mayor Debra Wilson swore in John Marino as the new chief of police for the city of La Cygne. “Thank you for entrusting me... [More]
Linn Valley economic development a key to future success
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Success for a city depends on future planning, good doable ideas, listening to all constituents and making hard decisions. With that, Linn Valley is in the middle of all of those points as they move forward with several ideas... [More]
USD 344 gains students, places Meik on administrative leave
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com The USD 344 Board of Education met Monday night with a fairly short agenda in front of them. The board made a unanimous decision following executive session to place Pleasanton Elementary School Principal Nathan Meik... [More]
More News
- Commissioners discuss Heritage Trust grant, boiler system
- SPECIAL: Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
- Voter deadlines approach
- Office succession in a municipality
- 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
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
ARREST REPORTS
On 03-18-2025 Kelcy Doles was arrested in connection with use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs (IN202500135)
On 03-19-2025 Daniel McCullough was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant, JO2025001022 (IN2025-00136)
On 03-20-2025 Ashlee Hartford was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant LCPD250025 (IN202500137)
On 03-23-2025 Ariel Danker was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500139)
On 03-23-2025 Kyle McClendon was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2025CR000019 (IN202500138)
On 03-24-2025 Zacchary Simpson was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; improper driving on laned roadway (IN202500140)
On 03-25-2025 Christopher Rhodes was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2024CR000025 (IN202500145)
On 03-26-2025 Jessica Owens was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2025CR000018 (IN202500147)
On 03-27-2025 Mason Hochhalter was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency (IN202500148)
On 03-28-2025 David Rhoades was arrested in connection with Interference with an LEO, conceal/alter/destroy evidence in a felony case; distribute opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance (IN202500150)
On 03-28-2025 Jennifer Wynee was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; maximum speed limits; vehicle, operate without registration or with expired tag; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required (IN202500149)
On 03-30-2025 Kristen Robinson was arrested in connection with unsafe turning or stopping, failure to give proper signal, maximum speed limits; fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, incapable of safely driving (IN202500151)
On 03-31-2025 Keiden Williams was arrested in connection with Attempted murder in the 2nd degree, intentional; arrest warrant LN2025CR000044 (IN202500153)
On 03-31-2025 Chazz Oman was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000043 (IN202500152)
On 04-01-2025 Jeremiah Wallace was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2022CR000089 (IN202500157)
On 04-01-2025 Kieran Lingle was arrested in connection with Bench warrant LN2024CR000034; Bench warrant LN2022TR000070; Bench warrant LN2021CR000104; Bench warrant LN2023CR000163; Bench warrant LN2024CR000108 (IN202500156)
On 04-01-2025 Shawn Kelley was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2023TR000082 (IN202500154)
On 04-04-2025 Austin Case was arrested in connection with transporting an open container; defective headlamps on motor vehicle; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500159)
On 04-04-2025 Destiny Stogsdill was arrested in connection with a bench warrant (LN2025TR000047 (IN202500158)
On 04-05-2025 Kevin Smith was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500161)
On 04-05-2025 Kenneth Springston was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant LN2025CR000045 (IN202500160)
ARREST
ARREST REPORTS - 5-10-26 to 5-24-26
On 05-10-2026 Tony Palmer was arrested in connection with driving while suspended (IN202600251) On 05-11-2026 Johnny Drury was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN-2025-CR-000110 (IN202600253) On 05-11-2026 Alexander Pena was arrested in connection with... [More]
ARREST REPORTS - Jan 25 to Feb. 14
On 01-25-2026 Jason Dodd was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana (IN202600063) On 01-27-2026 Shirley Jensen was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000105 (IN202600066) On 01-27-2026 Craig Bradley was arrested in connection with a bench... [More]
ARREST REPORTS ~ Nov. 3 – 28, 2025
On 11-04-2025 Amanda Robinson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2020CR000183 (IN202500579) On 11-05-2025 Amos Matlock was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000150 (IN202500581) On 11-07-2025 Brayden Miller was arrested in... [More]
