NEWS
SPECIAL: 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... [More]
Voter deadlines approach
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Every election is important, but the upcoming Nov. 3 general election is being touted as one of the most consequential elections of our times. With that, it bears looking at how many voters actually turn out with only... [More]
Office succession in a municipality
What happens if an elected official resigns? Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The succession of offices in a municipality is set out by Kansas statute and is outlined on the website for the Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. In Chapter... [More]
More News
- 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
- Pleasanton holds barnburner – mostly after official meeting
- Linn Valley gets project updates
- SPECIAL: Leonard makes first appearance
- Booth makes court appearance
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
On 04-06-2025 Colton Dunnagan was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2023CR000111 (IN202500162)
On 04-08-2025 Brennen Brown was arrested in connection with driving while license is cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500164)
On 04-08-2025 James Kelly was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency (IN202500163)
On 04-12-2025 William Brenner was arrested in connection reckless driving; aggravated endangering a child, reckless situation to child under 18 (IN202500165)
On 04-12-2025 William Brenner was arrested in connection with aggravated assault; aggravated endangering a child, reckless situation to child under 18; endangerment, recklessly expose to danger of great bodily harm or death; reckless driving (IN202500166)
On 04-13-2025 Terry Anderson was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member; arrest warrant LN2025CR000047 (IN202500169)
On 04-13-2025 Jesse McDonald was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member (IN202500168)
On 04-13-2025 Dwain Peterson was arrested in connection with driving under the influence oof drugs/alcohol (IN202500167)
On 04-14-2025 William Jones was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant 1366425 (IN202500170)
On 04-15-2025 Nathan Wells was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; arrest warrant LN2025CR000049 (IN202500176)
On 04-15-2025 Stephanie Pfeiffer-Skinner was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency (IN202500175)
On 04-15-2025 Richard Smith was arrested in connection with defective horn, muffler, mirrors or tires; failure to wear seatbelt; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; vehicle registration; driving while suspended; driving while habitual violator; flee or attempt to elude police, police road block; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required (IN202500174)
On 04-16-2025 Dakota Hall was arrested in connection with driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500178)
On 04-16-2025 Robert Blurton was arrested in connection with a bench warrant 23CR009 (IN202500177)
On 04-17-2025 David Ramsey was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant LNSO250299 (IN202500180)
On 04-17-2025 Rachal Henry was arrested in connection with vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; vehicle, operate with out registration or with expired tag; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; transporting open container; driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; possession of substance; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; taxation, no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; arrest warrant LN2025CR000051 (IN202500179)
On 04-18-2025 Craig Bradley was arrested in connection with driving while licenses cancelled/suspended/revoked; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; ignition interlock device, operate car without required device; criminal possession of weapon by felon, weapon used in crime; vehicle, operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag; vehicle liability insurance required (IN202500181)
On 04-19-2025 Denise Rockers was arrested in connection with possession of stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; vehicle liability insurance, knowingly drive uninsured vehicle; failure to wear seatbelt; possession of marijuana (IN202500182)
On 04-20-2025 Hunter Grandon was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana (IN202500184)
On 04-20-2025 Nathan Wells was arrest in connection with traffic contraband in correctional/care facility; additional hold for LCSO (IN202500183)
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]
