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
Commissioners meet with auditor in executive session
During the Dec. 1 meeting, the commissioners held a 15-minute executive session with Linn County Clerk Chasity Ware, Linn County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta and the auditor, Rodney Burns. Following the 15-minute executive session, which was requested by Ware in connection with... [More]
USD 362 board makes personnel decisions
Members debate value of petty cash funds Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education acted on personnel and debated the existence of petty cash funds at their monthly meeting Nov. 18. After three executive sessions totaling 30 minutes for... [More]
USD 362 leader apprises board of taxing mistake
Johnson says school district should not pay for correction Prairie View Unified School District 362’s board of education has been publicly apprised of a mill-levy error affecting already-mailed property tax statements in Miami County. At the Nov. 18 monthly... [More]
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SPORTS
Prairie View football has 10 players make the All Pioneer League team
The Prairie View football team was well represented in this year’s All Pioneer League team. The Buffalos had four players on the first team, three on the second team, and four on the honorable mention team. To see the full article, check out this week's edition... [More]
Dawson signs with Pitt State
SUBMITTED PHOTO Jayhawk Linn senior Brea Dawson, joined with coaches and family, signs to the Pittsburg State University track and field team. Back row: (left to right) Jeff Dawson, DeAnn Dawson, Kate Strader, Taylor Snyder. Front row: (left to right) Shayla Long, Brea Dawson,... [More]
Hume teams lose openers, prepare for league tourney
High school basketball might still be nine days away for the three Linn County high schools, but the season is already underway for state-line neighbor Hume, Mo. The Hornet teams began their season last Friday with home losses to Wheatland, Mo., the girls in a tight 48-40 match,... [More]
More Sports
- Jayhawk and Pleasanton football has a big presence in All League selections
- Linn County Rodeo contestants compete at the upcoming Prairie Circuit Finals
- Loss of seniors contributes to Buff regional loss to end season
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- Blu-Jay season ends with bi-district loss
- Prairie View football moves to the Regional round with a big win against Burlington
- Jayhawk cross country competes at State
- Prairie View cross country qualifies two for State
COMMUNITY
A piece of Prescott’s history
Elevator razed Last week the Burlington Northern- Santa Fe Railroad Co. (BNSF) took down the old grain elevator and storage bins at Prescott, taking with it a large piece of history that touched several families in the community. Originally, it was built by members of the Norbury... [More]
Dream Aesthetics, Mound City, fulfilling a dream
Life is a series of twists and turns and for Dream Aesthetics owner, Rhonda Kellstadt, it took her into self-employment and happiness in life. Many know Kellstadt from her many years working as a nurse practitioner with Mercy Health, transitioning to CHC/SEK in Pleasanton;... [More]
Holiday food drive distributions this weekend
Besides the food pantries located across Linn County, individual entities are collecting food for distribution, two of them this weekend. The first is a food drive organized by the First Christian Church in Pleasanton, 603 N. Main, with distribution of food items scheduled... [More]
More Community
- Prairie View FFA team places well at national Ag Mechanics competition
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- Kelley honored - Instructor of the Year
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- Hydroponic towers provide fresh produce for lunches at JES
