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 04-21-2025 Laura Keys was detained by judges order pending warrant (IN202500186)
On 04-21-2025 Ian Keys was detained by judges order pending warrant (IN202500185)
On 04-23-2025 Douglas Tribby was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (IN202500189)
On 04-24-2025 John Dubin was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (IN202500192)
On 04-24-2024 Verda Gunn was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2025CR000020 (IN202500191)
On 04-24-2025 Christian Phillips was arrested in connection with a bench warrant 24CR01559; a bench warrant LN2024CR000112 (IN202500190)
On 04-25-2025 Caden Vink was arrested in connection with battery, bodily harm to another (IN202500194)
On 04-25-2025 Hunter Grandon was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2024CR000078 (IN202500193)
On 04-30-2025 Alfonso Flores-Rodriguez was arrested in connection with vehicles, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag; vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; operate a vehicle without a valid license; vehicles, transfer of ownership (IN202500199)
On 04-30-2025 Matthew Hilt was arrested in connection with bench warrant DG-2024-CR-000142; bench warrant 24CR02737; bench warrant 23CR00964; bench warrant 21CR02059; bench warrant DG2024CR000252; bench warrant DG2024CR000424; bench warrant DG-2024-CR-000020 (IN202500198)
On 04-30-2025 Shannon Thomas was arrested in connection with defective headlamps on motor vehicle; transporting an open container; operate a vehicle without a valid license; defective tail lamp on motor vehicle; driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; ignition interlock device, operate a vehicle without required device (IN202500197)
On 05-01-2025 Matthew Broyles was arrested in connection with a bench warrant GW22TR539; Bench warrant 24TR520; bench warrant BB2025CR51; bench warrant LN2020TR000430 (IN202500201)
On 05-01-2025 Christopher Harvey was arrested in connection with operate a motor vehicle without a valid license (IN202500200)
On 05-02-2025 Andrew Larson was arrested in connection with driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500202)
On 05-04-2025 Ta’Shavion Howard was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025MR000016; bench warrant NL-24-2636 (IN202500205)
On 05-04-2025 Thomas Lowe was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025-TR000123 (IN202500204)
On 05-05-2025 Tiffany Ostrum was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000058 (IN202500207)
On 05-05-2025 Erwin Olivella-Herrera was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2025TR000054 (IN202500206)
On 05-06-2025 Justin Ewing was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2023TR000034 (IN202500210)
On 05-06-2025 Corey Testerman was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000057 (IN202500209)
On 05-06-2025 Jacoby Johnson was arrested in connection with arrest warrant 24CY-CR00755 (IN202500208)
On 05-08-2025 Lane Palmer was arrested in connection with maximum speed limits; transporting an open container; operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; ignition interlock device, operate vehicle without required device; interference with LEO, obstruct misdemeanor warrant service or execution (IN202500218)
On 05-09-2025 Brayden Miller was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2024CR000115 (IN202500220)
On 05-09-2025 Jamie Hughes was detained by judges order pending warrant (IN202500219)
On 05-10-2025 Karl Butler was arrested in connection with license restrictions, suspension or revocation; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; custody of vehicle with VIN destroyed or removed; driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (IN202500223)
On 05-10-2025 Angel Balz was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of marijuana; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500222)
On 05-10-2025 Margret Steele was arrested in connection with driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked; defective tail lamp on motor vehicle; license to be carried and exhibited on demand (IN202500221)
On 05-11-2025 Ahamed Khan was arrested in connection with harass by telecom device; stalking, reckless conduct causing fear to person or family (IN202500226)
On 05-11-2025 Sean Laden was arrested in connection with use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of stolen property, firearm with value less than $25,000; possession of marijuana (IN202500225)
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]
