NEWS
SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com According to records accessed online through a federal case search site, charges were filed in federal court on Oct. 23, 2026, via a sealed complaint. Said complaint was subsequently unsealed following the arrest... [More]
SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of nominees for district judge to governor
TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Governor Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created when District Judge Mark Ward retired Oct. 9.... [More]
Judge Ward retires, committee interviews new candidates
6th Judicial District Nominating Commission announces interview schedule TOPEKA—The 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission convened at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, to interview applicants to fill a district judge vacancy. The judicial vacancy was created... [More]
More News
- Commissioners discuss truck purchase options
- Commissioners approve application for transportation grant
- Parker welcomes Case Higgins home after accident
- Voters to decide several questions on Nov. 3 ballot
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- SPECIAL: FBI executes search warrant in La Cygne; no threat to public
- Wade wins championship at State
- Pleasanton explores forensic audit idea
SPORTS
Pleasanton football falls to Chase County
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com The Pleasanton football team played their final regular season game as they hosted district opponent Chase County on Oct. 23. Chase County was the one seed in the Jays district and a win over the Jays would ensure them... [More]
Jayhawk cross country qualifies boys’ varsity team and Meyer for State
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com It was a good day for the Jayhawk Linn cross country team as they traveled to the 2A Sub-State at Alma on Oct. 24. The Hawks did well as everyone of their boys’ runners placed in the top 21 to place first overall at the... [More]
Prairie View cross country competes at 3A Sub-State
LINN COUNTY NEWS holtadam82@yahoo.com Prairie View cross country brought their varsity girls’ team to 3A Sub-State at Fredonia on Oct. 24. The Lady Buffs ran in group A at Sub-State. The girls ran hard but none of them qualified for the 3A State tournament... [More]
More Sports
- Prairie View football picks up a big win against Anderson County
- Pleasanton volleyball finishes regular season
- Jayhawk football falls against Neodesha
- Pleasanton football falls to Southeast on Homecoming
- Jayhawk girls’ golf sends Wade to State
- Prairie View cross country travels to Sugar Valley
- Jayhawk earns hard fought win over Fredonia
- Prairie View football picks up big win against Parsons
Leslie Earl Richardson, 82, of Meriden, Kan., formerly of Mound City, Kan., passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at the Hospice House in Topeka, Kan. He was born Oct. 13, 1933, at Farlinville, Kan., the son of Eugene Leslie and Eula Peery Richardson.
He graduated from Parker High School and then attended Rockhurst University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Accounting. He worked as an accountant for Owens Corning. He retired from Owens Corning after 37 and 1/2 years and then obtained his real estate license. He worked for Crown Realty for 20-plus years. Les was the Chairman of the Linn County Republican Party.
He married Judy (Lewis) Sands Oct. 1, 1981.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Mary Beth Sands; and a sister Annabelle.
He is survived by his wife, Judy; children, David and Sue Richardson, Susan Flanner, Julie and Brent Craft, and Chris Sands; brothers, Eldon and Sheldon Richardson; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for Les will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time. Memorials are suggested to either Fisher House or Andrew Wommack Ministries. Contributions may be mailed to Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box 525, Pleasanton, KS 66075. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.
OBITUARIES
Roberta Marie Stark ~ 10-11-1937 to 10-28-2026
Linn County News Published November 4, 2026 Roberta Marie Stark passed away on Oct. 28, 2026, in Bushong, Kan., where she lived with her son. She lived a beautiful and full 89 years. Roberta was born on Oct. 11, 1937, in Fort Scott, Kan., to Floyd Franklin Pinkerton... [More]
Stacy L. Banta ~ 02-23-1960 to 10-30-2026
Linn County News Published November 4, 2026 Stacy L. Banta, age 66 of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away at her home on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. She was born the daughter of John and Doris Powell Payne on Feb. 23, 1960, in Fort Scott, Kan. Stacy graduated from Pleasanton... [More]
Ernest Roy Ransier ~ 04-21-1961 to 10-19-2026
Linn County News Published November 4, 2026 Ernest Roy Ransier, age 65, Pleasanton, Kan., passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. He was born on April 21, 1961, at Fort Scott, Kan., the son of Melvin and Shirley McCallum Ransier. During his working career,... [More]
More Obituaries
- Fred Louis Kautt ~ 12-08-1936 to 10-25-2026
- Dee Wagner ~ 10-10-1939 — 10-21-2026
- Paul B. Eskew Moeller ~ 08-10-2966 to 08-28-2026
- Toni Gay Worthington ~ 03-16-1945 to 09-09-2026
- Laurel Lee Brownback Elliott ~ 08-09-1943 to 10-11-2026
- Patricia Ann Sloan ~ 07-09-1932 to 10-10-2026
- Florine O’Rourke ~ 09-09-1924 to 10-11-2026
- Sharon Vail Tennison ~ 07-19-1948 to 10-10-2026
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