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 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]
