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 05-11-2025 Sean Laden was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of stolen property, firearm with value less than $25,000; arrest warrant LN2025CR000060 (IN202500225)
On 05-11-2025 Jarvis Taylor was arrested in connection with possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; maximum speed limits; transporting open container (IN202500224)
On 05-12-2025 Timmy Rhoades, Jr. was arrested in connection with a bench warrant, BB2025TR135 (IN202500227)
On 05-14-2025 Jessica Aggers was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000065 (IN202500233)
On 05-14-2025 Farrah Tolbert was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500232)
On 05-15-2025 Colt Umphenour was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2024CR000038 (IN202500234)
On 05-16-2025 David Turner, Jr. was arrested in connection with bench warrant 205189 (IN202500236)
On 05-16-2025 Brady Kaemmer was arrested in connection with battery on LEO; fleeing or attempting to elude a LEO; maximum speed limits (IN202500235)
On 05-17-2025 Justin Wilson was arrested in connection with maximum speed limits; driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500237)
On 05-20-2025 Andrew Lawson was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; failure to wear seatbelt; possession of marijuana; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; endangering a child (IN202500242)
On 05-20-2025 Rebecca Wuerfele was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000070; bench warrant 24CR00450 (IN202500241)
On 05-21-2025 Jacob Beck was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000073 (IN202500244)
On 05-21-2025 Scott Schlesner was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000071; bench warrant 24TR0988; bench warrant 23TR0816 (IN202500243)
On 05-21-2025 Gary Hall was arrested in connection with operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500246)
On 05-23-2025 Escobar Kenedy was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025TR000140 (IN202500248)
On 05-23-2025 Alexander Chirinos was arrested in connection with arrest warrant LN2025CR000072 (IN202500247)
On 05-22-2025 Kelcy Doles was arrested in connection with driving on right side of roadway required; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; transporting an open container; license to be carried and exhibited on demand (IN202500245)
On 05-25-2025 Nicholas Collins was arrested in connection with arrest warrant PLPD250099 (IN202500253)
On 05-25-2025 Tyler Vickrey was arrested in connection with distribute opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; no drug tax stamp for marijuana or controlled substance; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500251)
On 05-27-2025 Thomas Long, Jr. was arrested in connection an additional hold for Kansas Dept. of Corrections (IN202500258)
On 05-27-2025 Alyssa Woodall was arrested in connection with bench warrant LN2025CR000037 (IN202500254)
On 05-30-2025 Joel Austin was arrested in connection with attempted driving while license cancelled/ suspended/revoked; driving while suspended; driving while license cancelled /suspended/revoked; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant (IN202500260)
On 05-30-2025 Christopher Seymour was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of marijuana; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; arrest warrant LN2025CR000077 (IN202500259)
On 05-31-2025 Thomas Gatlin was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; driving while license suspended; driving while license cancelled/ suspended/revoked; cover license plate with opaque material; use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; ignition interlock device, operate car without required device (IN202500261)
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]
