• This week’s Out on the Gravel, taken by Abigail Hughes, is a gorgeous sunset over the La Cygne Lake with the power plant in the background reflected in the water. If you have a photo you’d like to share for Out on the Gravel, please send it to Barbara at linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com. KEEP an eye on next week's paper for exciting news about our Out on the Gravel submissions!

  • Approximately 100 students meet at the pole in front of Pleasanton High School for Meet You At The Pole last Wednesday before school. They prayed for the nation, state, school and much more during their time together. PHOTO Submitted By Derek Brown

  • A visitor at the doctor’s tent during the Heritage Day celebration and reenactment on Saturday at Mine Creek Battlefield looks at actual medical instruments that were used in the 1860s.

  • Reenactors of the Confederate Army perform marching exercises during Heritage Day at Mine Creek Battlefield Saturday, Sept. 26.

  • PVHS Homecoming royalty - Gabbi Culler and Nolan Boyd

  • This week’s submission for Out on the Gravel comes from Jessey Russell near PVHS. If you have a photo you’d like to share with our readers, send it to linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com

  • Daniel Harris and Keegan Shellecks, center, two of three individuals who acted selflessly to save other individuals recently at a wreck scene were honored during Monday’s meeting of the Linn County Commissioners with plaques of commendation presented by Linn County Fire Chief Shaun Tuggle, third from left, Linn County Sheriff James Akes, far right, Undersheriff Bobby Johnson, second from left, and Deputy Robert Maloney, far left. Austin Allen was also recognized, but was unable to attend the meeting.

  • Not Your Moms Chili creator Nikki Price took top honors for her chili recipe at the Linn Valley Chili Cook Off.

  • Larry Kehl’s 1934 Chevy three-window coup sits proudly in the line of vehicles at the Parker Days car show. Photo by JERROD JOHNSON

NEWS

Marino sworn in as police chief

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Lacygne's interim police chief, John Marino, was sworn in this evening as the new City Police Chief.

Voter deadlines approach

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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

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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]

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COMMUNITY

General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend

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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

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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

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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]

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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 arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LM2025CR000002 (IN202500545)

On 10-15-2025 Oscar Calderon was arrested in connection with vehicle emerging from alley, private roadway; operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; vehicle liability insurance, coverage required; and a hold for another agency (IN202500544)

On 10-16-2025 James Hill was arrested in connection with criminal deprivation of property; interference with LEO (IN202500548)

On 10-17-2025 Haven Mays was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000160 (IN202500552)

On 10-17-2025 Scott Schlesener was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 24CACR0057301; and a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000071 (IN202500551)

On 10-17-2025 Benjamin Wobker was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR000175 (IN202500549)

On 10-18-2025 Scott McReynolds was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case AL2021CR000050; an arrest warrant in case AL2021CR000067 (IN202500556)

On 10-19-2025 Zebulon Rosendahl was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case JO2025CR994108; an arrest warrant in case JO2025CR004192; an arrest warrant in case JO2025CR004123 (IN202500557)

On 10-20-2025 Jeremiah Wallace was arrested in connection with judge’s order pending warrant (IN202500558)

On 10-21-2025 Timothy Dawdy was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000132 (IN2025560)

On 10-21-2025 Jessica Owens was arrested in connection with judge’s order pending warrant (IN202500559)

On 10-23-2025 Justin Kimbrough was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2020TR000094; a bench warrant in case 2014TR000459; a bench warrant in case 202100066 (IN202500563)

On 10-23-2025 Raymond Hull was arrested in connection with driving while suspended (IN202500562)

On 10-24-2025 Kacey Coffelt was arrested in connection with driving while suspended (IN202500564)

On 10-25-2025 Leta Hazen was arrested in connection with driving while suspended (IN202500566)

On 10-25-2025 Brian Anderson was arrested in connection with operate a motor vehicle without valid license (IN202500565)

On 10-26-2025 Derry Ferrell was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2025-041 (IN202500567)

On 10-27-2025 Misti Caton was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN25CR000007 (IN202500568)

On 10-29-2025 Travis Appleton was arrested in connection with domestica battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member; an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR000182 (IN202500573)

On 10-30-2025 Thomas Thompson Jr was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2025CR000151 (IN202500576)

On 10-30-2025 Adam Krummel was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant in case LN2025CR000183 (IN202500575)

On 10-30-2025 William Dollar was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; a bench warrant in case 24CR02244 (IN202500574)

ARREST

ARREST REPORTS - 5-10-26 to 5-24-26

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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

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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

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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]

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