It was reported that the Pleasanton City Council annexation meeting is scheduled for Aug. 5, that is incorrect. The Budget Hearing is scheduled for Aug. 5, the annexation meeting has not been scheduled yet.
NEWS
Judge Johnson swears in county officials
Linn County District Court Judge Terri Johnson was on hand at the Jan. 11 commissioners meeting to swear in newly elected officials. County Clerk David Lamb noted that County Attorney-elect Burton Harding would not be able to attend the swearing in and would be sworn in at... [More]
$1.97 million SPARK funding winding down
County utilizes funds in multiple ways The Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce was given the responsibility of bringing Kansas through the recovery of COVID-19, and in so doing the SPARK executive and steering committees, working with... [More]
SPECIAL: KBI report outlines death of Charlotte Grimes by Rocky Allen
Following the release of the original Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) report garnered through a Request for Disclosure of Affidavit by the Linn County News from the Linn County District Court, the Linn County News is releasing the narrative from KBI Special Agent Robert... [More]
More News
- Commissioners approve roof bid for fire stations
- Christmas in Linn County
- New quarantine guidelines announced, software approved for Health Department
- Wreck leaves local attorney injured
- Commissioners opt to leave mask decision to school boards
- USD 362 sets new bond election date
- Cattle industry feeling the impact of COVID-19
- LC Sheriff’s Office joins Crimes Against Children Task Force
SPORTS
Jayhawk basketball splits against Chetopa, girls fall and boys win
The Jayhawk basketball team hosted league foe Chetopa on Jan. 8 in their first game after the Christmas break vacation. The Hawks split in their competition against the Hornets. The girls lost their game 31-53 but the boys won big 75-34. The game started close for the Lady... [More]
The Chiefs will face one of four opponents after Wild Card Weekend in the playoffs
Well, the Kansas City Chiefs are here again and for the third year in a row will receive a first round bye in the playoffs. This year the NFL went to a seven team playoff format so there is only one bye available instead of the traditional two and the Chiefs with their 14-2 record... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View, Pioneer League ponder Baldwin addition
- Pleasanton girls’ basketball hopes for good season with young but experienced team
- Prairie View football has multiple players on the All Pioneer League team
- Prairie View football starts playoffs strong with dominant win over Caney Valley
- Jayhawk football falls to West Franklin
- Pleasanton football falls to Olpe
- Pleasanton football falls in close game to Uniontown on Homecoming
- 2020 Linn County Fair and Rodeo queen candidates
COMMUNITY
Health Department settling in at new location
Housed in an older conjoined building on Main Street in Pleasanton, the Linn County Health Department was in need of repair and restoration - or a new home. The county commissioners had discussed several options for the department, including possibly building a new facility,... [More]
La Cygne Parks Board congratulates winners of Christmas Lighting contest
The La Cygne Parks Board announced on Monday, Jan. 4, the winners of the Christmas Lighting contest in La Cygne. According to board member Linda Elder, those wishing to participate registered their house as a contestant and then decorated with lights. Folks from around town... [More]
2020: A look back over a year of hardship and celebration
A look back over the year of 2020 is bittersweet in many ways. The year had its downsides, but also had its highlights. In January the county said goodbye to longtime Police Service Dog (PSD) Cindy, a Belgium Malinois who had served with Deputy Tanner Ogden since she... [More]
More Community
- Someone had a vision...
- 10,000 meals served to La Cygne community since COVID began
- Blu Flamingo opens in Pleasanton
- Whitaker retires after nearly a decade with city
- Pleasanton Scouts start flag program for funding
- Pleasanton mini pantry on national map
- Kansas Farm Bureau announces contest winners
- Local students named as Governor Scholars
