On June 22 at approximately 4:30 p.m. the Linn County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call of an armed robbery in progress at the Silver Creek Pharmacy located at 945 E. Market Street in La Cygne.

Law enforcement officers from the La Cygne Police Department, Linn Valley Police Department and the Linn County Sheriff's Office responded.

Through investigative measures and witness interviews, the La Cygne Police Department and Linn County Sheriff's Office quickly obtained leads regarding the robbery. Based on the leads it was determined the suspect vehicle and suspect may be in Pleasanton.

The Pleasanton Police Department assisted the La Cygne Police and Sheriff’s deputies by quickly locating the vehicle. After the vehicle was located, the location of the suspect was determined. Deputies and officers from Pleasanton and La Cygne were able to take the suspect into custody without incident. 

The name of the suspect is being withheld until formal charges are complete. 

 

NEWS

SPECIAL: Mound City resident killed in Allen County crash

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On Sept. 9, just after 5:30 p.m., emergency personnel were called to the scene of a two-car collision on U.S. Highway 169 just south of Humboldt, Kan., in Allen County. According to reports filed by the Kansas Highway Patrol, Morgan Wakefield of Mound City, was driving... [More]

Property taxes and how they work

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In Kansas, there is a definitive process for determining what the property taxes are on any given piece of property. Did you know that according to SmartAsset.com Linn County has the second lowest property tax average in the entire state? According to information available... [More]

Pleasanton Fire Department personnel hiring questioned

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What started out as a department update from Pleasanton Fire Chief Jeff Wisdom, turned into a showdown between councilmembers and the mayor in who was hired as volunteer firefighters in Pleasanton. Wisdom informed the council he was beginning training for new firefighters September... [More]

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SPORTS

Opening drive, opportunities spur 'Jays to 1st win

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Start with an opening 12-play, 72-yard sustained scoring drive elapsing the game's first 6:27. Mix in heroics--first on special teams and then defensively--by sophomore Owen Miller. Top it off with touchdown passes from four-year signal-caller Kamden Staton to fellow seniors... [More]

Alvarez leads Pleasanton cross country

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The Pleasanton cross country team traveled to Garnett for their first meet of the year on Sept. 4 at the Annual Jerry Howarter Invitational. The Jays had runners in both the junior high and high school races.  Dominic Alvarez led the Hawks as he earned a medal and placed... [More]

Jayhawk football starts season with shutout over Central Heights

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The Jayhawk Linn football team traveled to Fort Scott on Sept. 5 to host the Central Heights Vikings for their first game of the season. This was supposed to be a home game for the Hawks but had to be played at Fort Scott because the field was not ready. The game began with... [More]

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COMMUNITY

Parker Days set for Sept. 20

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This year’s annual Parker Days event is set for Saturday, Sept. 20 and the theme for the event is “Sunshine and Smiles.” The event kicks off on Friday evening with the Mason’s Fish Fry, a free-will donation dinner, at 5 p.m. at the Mason’s Building. ... [More]

Pleasanton Chamber Business Expo Thursday, Sept. 4

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Free hotdogs to attendees The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business expo Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Pleasanton Community Center. The public is welcome to come see the diverse businesses available to them from 4 – 7 p.m. The Chamber is providing free hotdogs... [More]

MCHP seeks quilts for Fall Festival and Quilt Show

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The Mound City Historical Society, caretakers of the Mound City Historical Park, will hold their second annual Fall Festival and Quilt Show on Oct. 11-12. Entries for the Quilt Show are now being taken. Quilt Show organizer Maribeth Kehl says they are once again looking for... [More]

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