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 02-24-2025 Martin Bradley was arrested in connection with a bench warrant 2024-072 (IN202500103)
On 02-26-2025 Jay Krum was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (IN202500107)
On 02-26-2025 Jeremiah Evans was arrested in connection with a failure to appear warrant 24VE-CR00701 (IN202500106)
On 02-27-2025 Carmelita Barnett was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or a combination of drugs; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required (IN2025-00108)
On 02-28-2025 Tony Thomas was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant 25BS-CR00063 (IN202500109)
On 03-03-2025 Thomas Gatlin was arrested in connection with driving while suspended; vehicles, unlawful acts, registration; violation of restrictions on driver’s license or permit (IN202500111)
On 03-05-2025 Dusty Heyman was arrested in connection with a bench warrant 18491-01 (IN202500114)
On 03-06-2025 Clayton York was arrested in connection with Failure to stop at accident, injury or damage over $1,000; reckless driving; aggravated battery, knowingly use physical contact in angry/rude manner w/weapon; duty of driver to give certain information (IN202500115)
On 03-07-2025 Adam Higginbotham was arrested on a bench warrant LN2025CR000011 (IN202500119)
On 03-07-2025 Colton Lawrence was arrested in connection with driving while a habitual violator; driving while suspended; maximum speed limits (IN202500118)
On 03-07-2025 Jeremiah Wallace was arrested in connection with a bench warrant BB2022CR0333 (IN202500116)
On 03-09-2025 Zachary Rivera-Silva was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; transporting an open container; defective tail lamp on motor vehicle (IN202500121)
On 03-09-2025 Nicholas Grassi was arrested in connection with unlawfully hosting minor consuming alcohol or CMB (IN202500120)
On 03-10-2025 Jason Miller was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; possession stimulant; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; and arrest warrant LN2025CR00034 (IN202500122)
On 03-11-2025 Brennan Brown was arrested in connection with a bench warrant LN2021TR000321 (IN202500123)
On 03-14-2025 Ian Benson was arrested in connection with use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; distribute marijuana, 25-<450 grams (IN202500130)
On 03-16-2025 Alyssa Woodall was arrested in connection with taxation, drugs, no tax stamp; traffic contraband in corrections or care facility; possession of marijuana; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; vehicles, operate without registration or with expired tag; transporting open container; defective tail lamp on motor vehicle (IN202500132)
On 03-16-2025 Jesse Hogan was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana, transporting open container; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; vehicle, operate without registration or with expired tag; defective tail lamp on motor vehicle; traffic contraband in correctional or care facility; taxation, drugs, no drug tax stamp (IN202500131)
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]
