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 02-02-2025 Gage McMullan was arrested in connection with assault; interference with LEO, falsely reporting a felony intending to obstruct; domestic battery, knowing or reckless harm to family member (IN202500059)
On 02-03-2025 Juan Diego Romero-Hernandez was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2023CR300025 (IN202500060)
On 02-05-2025 Dennis Mitchell III was arrested in connection with driving while a habitual violator; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; vehicle, operate without registration or with expired tag; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500063)
On 02-07-2025 Jessica Owens was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000018 (IN202500068)
On 02-08-2025 John Kinsey was arrested in connection with a bench warrant W57385286 (IN202500069)
On 02-10-2025 Stacy Glisson Jr was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2024CR000107 (IN202500070)
On 02-10-2025 Destiny Stogsdill was arrested in connection with driving while suspended (IN202500071)
On 02-11-2025 Christina Hurst was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2023CR00012 (IN202500075)
On 02-11-2025 Brennan Simpson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant GW2025CR000013 (IN202500073)
On 02-11-2025 Jimmy Caldwell was arrested in connection with driving while suspended; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; vehicle, operate without registration or with an expired tag; operate a vehicle with a valid license (IN202500072)
On 02-12-2025 Philip Soref III was arrested in connection a bench warrant in case LN2025CR00022 (IN202500078)
On 02-12-2025 Glen Pearson was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2024CR000098 (IN202500077)
On 02-14-2025 Amber Martin was arrested in connection with criminal damage to property, value less than $1,000; domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member (IN202500080)
On 02-14-2025 Laycie Dickson was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member (IN202500079)
On 02-15-2025 Nicholas Mitchell was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic, or certain stimulant; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500087)
On 02-15-2025 Tessa Osborne was arrested in connection with use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202500086)
On 02-16-2025 Justin Wingate was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LNSO250118, abuse of a child <18; endangering a child (IN202500088)
On 02-18-2025 Kristofer Vanlerberg was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2020TR000463 (IN202500093)
On 02-20-2025 Brandon Walker was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2021CR000082 (IN202500094)
On 02-22-2025 Jessica Owens was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2024CR000121 (IN202500096)
On 02-23-2025 Kalven Hesse was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member; aggravated assault, use of a deadly weapon (IN202500098)
On 02-23-2025 Clyde Watson II was arrested in connection with driving on the right side of roadway required; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500097).
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]
