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 04-06-2025 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]
