Sheriff Kevin Friend reported that on Friday, August 30, 2024, just after 11 p.m., the Linn County Sheriff’s Communication Division received a call from a citizen reporting an injury at the Pleasanton Saddle Club, located at 10297 Scott Rd. It was reported by bystanders that a horse was out of control and kicked and stomped its owner.
Friend’s report stated, “The owner, who was identified as Mark Davis, a 52-year-old male of Parker, Kan., had received injury to his head and chest. Davis soon thereafter expired due to the injuries. The fatal injuries to Davis remain under investigation pending the result of an autopsy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Davis and the members of the Pleasanton Saddle Club as they deal with this tragic loss.”
NEWS
USD 362 approves daycare policies
Three separate policies for Unified School District 362’s new pre-school daycare have been adopted unanimously by its board of education. At their monthly meeting Aug. 20, the Prairie View board okayed three separate policies concerning the daycare’s employees,... [More]
La Cygne adopts 2025 city budget
La Cygne municipal leaders have adopted their 2025 city budget. At their regular meeting Aug. 21, the council voted 4-1, with David Brenneman dissenting, to approve the budget as published. Brenneman said he objected to the process of developing the budget. Though the city’s... [More]
La Cygne council rejects new stop signs
Police chief finds less expensive school signal lights La Cygne’s municipal governing board has turned down a suggestion to place new stop signs along North 4th Street. The motion to empower a single new four-way stop at the intersection of 4th and Lincoln... [More]
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SPORTS
Osawatomie cancels varsity football for 2024
Osawatomie High School will not field a varsity football team for the 2024 season. According to the Osawatomie High School Facebook page, the school cancelled the varsity season due to the lack of upperclassmen competing. The school had the choice of choosing between cancelling... [More]
Season prediction for the Kansas City Chiefs
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More Sports
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COMMUNITY
Cultivating Kindness initiative coming to USD 346
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Coleman on quest for Eagle Scout badge
Hello my name is Aron J. Coleman, I am 14 years old and a Life Scout from Troop 101 in Louisburg, Kan. and I am going to do my Eagle Scout Project at the Mine Creek Battlefield because my community has done a lot for me; like let me do Cub and Boy Scouts, let us camp on the battlefield... [More]
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More Community
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