NEWS
SPECIAL: Lane reduction starts this week on K-68 expressway in Miami County
The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin replacing a concrete box culvert on K-68 west of Louisburg in Miami County this week as part of the $60 million four-lane expressway project. The work is expected to begin on Wednesday, Nov. 4, conditions permitting. A traffic... [More]
Blue Mound water tower project issues continue
LINN COUNTY NEWS Issues over funding of the water tower project were the main topic of discussion for Blue Mound city council members during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 2. Cost for the entirety of the project has come in over budget; the city... [More]
Advance voting numbers high for general election
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Advance voting began the week of Oct. 19 across Kansas, Oct. 27 for Linn County, with record numbers of voters turning out. As of Oct. 31, in-person voters totaled 345,979, mail-in ballots sent were 107,999 and ballots returned... [More]
More News
- Commissioners address LCFD tire need
- SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography
- SPECIAL: 6th Judicial District Nominating Commission sends names of nominees for district judge to governor
- Parker welcomes Case Higgins home after accident
- Judge Ward retires, committee interviews new candidates
- Commissioners discuss truck purchase options
- Commissioners approve application for transportation grant
- Voters to decide several questions on Nov. 3 ballot
COMMUNITY
Changes at the Linn County News
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Perhaps some of you have noticed the recent changes occurring at and with the Linn County News; but for those of you who have not, let’s take a little trip through recent weeks and our upgrades to a fresh... [More]
Wheelchair benefit scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21
The Christian Churches of Mound City and Pleasanton have joined strengths and are co-sponsoring a special evening to provide 300 new wheelchairs to individuals in Mexico through the American Wheelchair Mission and God’s Faithful Servants’. The American Wheelchair... [More]
A short history of Halloween
Every year on October 31 most American kids and their friends celebrate Halloween. They go out house to house to get candy. But do you know where the history of Halloween originated from? Let’s go explore the 2,000-year history of Halloween! Over 2,000 years ago,... [More]
More Community
- Case Higgins welcome home rally Oct. 22
- Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
- General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend
- Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend
- Dog reunited with long-lost family
- Local kids have good showing at State Fair
- John and Helen Barnes Community Fund grant awards announced
- Sources of Strength brings hope, help and strength to JLHS students this year
On 2-3-23, Zayden Ozzy Henkle, Pleasanton, backed out of a private drive into the right side of Alison Leann Welty, Overland Park, who was heading east on Main Street just each of Catalpa Street. (Case 230078)
On 2-7-23, David L. Ridge, Mound City, was attempting to exit a private drive when the driver inadvertently pressed on the accelerator instead of the brake. The vehicle drove through the yard, crossed the west ditch then crossed the road and struck a power pole where it came to rest in the east ditch. (Case 230087)
On 2-7-23, Hailey M. Reid, Prairie Village, was struck in the driver side bumper while parked in a parking stall and was in the building. Camera’s at the building recorded a red vehicle backing out of a stall into Reid’s vehicle and failed to stop and report the accident. The camera did not capture the license plate and type of vehicle. (Case 230088)
On 2-8-23, Jason E. Johnson, Joplin, was traveling east on 300 Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck his vehicle. (Case 230089)
On 2-12-23, Danette D. Pinedo, Joplin, reported she struck a deer at the intersection of West 600 Road and County Road 1077. Deer was reported to survive the crash and driver drove home. (Case 230104)
On 2-15-23, Ayoya Fay Bruns, Mound City, was traveling southbound in the northbound lane and swerved to the left to avoid another vehicle running into the east side ditch. (Case 230108)
On 2-16-23, Marlyn Estela Gandara-Sanchez, Mound City, was driving southwest on County Road 1095 and lost control due to icy conditions and struck a fence. (Case 230109)
RECORDS
ACCIDENT REPORTS - 12-20-2025 through 01-31-2026
ACCIDENT REPORTS On 12-20-2025, Anthony Stallings, La Cygne, was traveling northward on US 69 Highway at the 81-mile marker when a deer entered the road and struck the vehicle. The vehicle was towed from the scene. (Case 251331) On 12-23-2025, Hayden J. Skaggs, Fort... [More]
FOR THE RECORD - Nov. 8, 2023
ACCIDENT REPORTS On 9-10-2023, Tanner J. Feris, La Cygne, was entering Gate 2 of Tanglewood Lakes when the gate shut on the driver’s side wheel well of the truck bed, causing the bed to be scratched and taillight to be removed. (Case 230752) On 9-12-2023, Joanna M.... [More]
FOR THE RECORD
ACCIDENT REPORTS On 7-27-23, Kenneth J. Krum, Mound City, backed into a Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas vehicle driven by Courtney L. Robinson, Fort Scott, the driveway of Krum’s residence. No injuries reported. (Case 230625) On 8-7-23, Jennifer L. Willard,... [More]

