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 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 an arrest warrant in case LN-2026-TR-000195 (IN202600252)
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On 05-15-2026 Amanda Robinson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2020-CR-000183 (IN202600257)
On 05-16-2026 Lyle Wible was arrested in connection with transporting an open container; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; vehicle liability insurance required (IN202600258)
On 05-17-2026 Dawn Teach was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN-2026-CR-000093 (IN202600259)
On 05-18-2026 Kenneth Springston was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN-2026-CR-000094 (IN202600260)
On 05-19-2026 Dennis Bland was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN-2025-CR-000157 (IN202600262)
On05-19-2026 Clark Montgomery, Jr., was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN-2025-CR-000091 (IN202600261)
On 05-20-2026 Daryn Decker, Sr., was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant, 25CR229; an arrest warrant in case LN-2026-CR000097 (IN202600267)
On 05-20-2026 Kristen Robinson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN-2025-TR-000314 (IN202600266)
On 05-22-2026 Melvin Lohman, III, was arrested in connection with a defective tail lamp on motor vehicle; defective headlamps on motor vehicle; unsafe turning or stopping, failure to give proper signal; interference with LEO, obstruct misdemeanor warrant service; fleeing or attempt to elude a law enforcement officer (IN202600281)
On 05-22-2026 Roberto Gonzalez, Jr., was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana (IN202600280)
On 05-22-2026 Wesley Waschenbach was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN-2026-CR-000058 (IN202600279)
On 05-22-2026 Karl Butler was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN-2024-CR-000106 (IN202500269)
On 05-22-2026 Ronald Gwinn was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; transporting an open container (IN202600268)
On 05-24-2026 Isaac Morales was arrested in connection with transporting an open container (IN202600284)
ARREST
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]
ARREST REPORTS - Oct. 13 – 30, 2025
On 10-13-2025 Christopher Christian was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500543) On 10-15-2025 Justyn Howells was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR999173 (IN202500547) On 10-15-2025 Angel Balz was... [More]
