NEWS
SPECIAL: WE HAVE A WINNER!
By a majority vote C will be the cover of our calendar with D, B and A (in that order) also doing well in the voting! Congratulations to Jessey Russell who took this beautiful photo out by Prairie View! With the wonderful response that we had to Out on the Gravel this year... [More]
SPECIAL: IT'S TIME TO VOTE!!!
IT'S TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR CHOICE FOR THE COVER OF OUR UPCOMING 2027 CALENDAR!! GO TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND LOG YOUR VOTE FOR THE PHOTO OF YOUR CHOICE INTO THE COMMENTS! VOTING WILL BE ALLOWED FOR A LIMITED TIME SO GET YOUR CHOICE NOTED TODAY!
SPECIAL: Lane reduction starts this week on K-68 expressway in Miami County
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin replacing a concrete box culvert on K-68 west of Louisburg in Miami County this week as part of the $60 million four-lane expressway project. The work is expected to begin on Wednesday, Nov. 4, conditions permitting. A traffic... [More]
More News
- Blue Mound water tower project issues continue
- Advance voting numbers high for general election
- Commissioners address LCFD tire need
- SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography
- SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of nominees for district judge to governor
- Parker welcomes Case Higgins home after accident
- Judge Ward retires, committee interviews new candidates
- Commissioners discuss truck purchase options
COMMUNITY
Changes at the Linn County News
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Perhaps some of you have noticed the recent changes occurring at and with the Linn County News; but for those of you who have not, let’s take a little trip through recent weeks and our upgrades to a fresh... [More]
Wheelchair benefit scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21
The Christian Churches of Mound City and Pleasanton have joined strengths and are co-sponsoring a special evening to provide 300 new wheelchairs to individuals in Mexico through the American Wheelchair Mission and God’s Faithful Servants’. The American Wheelchair... [More]
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]
More Community
- Case Higgins welcome home rally Oct. 22
- Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
- 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
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 connection with a bench warrant in case BB-2025-TR-000250; and an additional hold for the Linn County Sheriff’s Office (IN202500587)
On 11-07-2025 Luke Wood was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2013TR000164; (IN202500586)
On 11-11-2025 Billy Ward was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR000192 (IN202500590)
On 11-12-2025 Ivory Blue was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000193 (IN202500591)
On 11-13-2025 Matthew Broyles was arrested in connection with driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked (IN202500593)
On 11-13-2025 Johnny Drury was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2024-096; a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000110 (IN2025000592)
On 11-14-2025 Jeremiah Wallace was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000089 (IN202500596)
On 11-14-2025 James Hill was arrested in connection with pedestrians under the influence of alcohol or drugs; disorderly conduct (IN202500595)
On 11-14-2025 Zoe Charley was arrested in connection with maximum speed limits; driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana (IN202500594)
On 11-15-2025 Victor Casas was arrested in connection with non-resident operate motor vehicle without liability coverage; vehicle, operate with registration or with expired tag; transporting an open container; maximum speed limits; improper driving on laned roadway; license to be carried and exhibited upon demand; operate a motor vehicle with a valid license (IN202500598)
On 11-15-2025 Franklin Torres-Leiva was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (IN202500597)
On 11-17-2025 Blandon Sotelo was arrested in connection with a hold for another agency; driving while suspended; non-resident operate motor vehicle without liability insurance; vehicles, operate without registration or with expired tag; license to be carried and exhibited upon demand (IN202500599)
On 11-18-2025 Colt Umphenour was arrested in connection with detainment by judges order (IN202500600)
On 11-19-2025 Clayton York was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2023CR000050; a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000033 (IN202500601)
On 11-21-2025 Laura Keys was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2024CR000092 (IN202500602)
On 11-22-2025 Brian Nichols was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; transporting an open container (IN202500603)
On 11-22-2025 Jose Guillermo was arrested in connection with operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; failure to wear seatbelt; improper driving on laned roadway; maximum speed limits; vehicles, display plate not assigned; vehicles operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag (IN202500604)
On 11-26-2025 Derek Sartor was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of marijuana; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500607)
On 11-262025 Tabitha Smith was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; possession of marijuana; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia (IN202500606)
On 11-26-2025 Lori Maenhoudt was arrested in connection with vehicle, display of license plate; unsafe turning or stopping, fail to give proper signal; operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; license to be carried and displayed upon demand; use or possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; arrest warrant LN2025CR000197 (IN202500605)
On 11-27-2025 Daylonn Burk was arrested in connection with maximum speed limits; driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (IN202500608)
On 11-28-2025 Tonya Gallagher was arrested in connection with reckless driving; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required (IN202500610)
On 11-28-2025 Kyle Kumtz was arrested in connection with criminal damage to property, value under $1,000; domestic battery, knowing rude physical contact with family member (IN202500609)
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 - Oct. 13 – 30, 2025
On 10-13-2025 Christopher Christian was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol (IN202500543) On 10-15-2025 Justyn Howells was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR999173 (IN202500547) On 10-15-2025 Angel Balz was... [More]
