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]
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NEWS
BREAKING NEWS: Leonard sentenced in Missouri case
Damon B. Leonard, with defense attorney Harold Trull made an appearance in Bates County, Mo., Circuit Court on Friday, May 29 for what was slated to be a sentencing hearing following the guilty plea given in open court previously on May 22, 2026. When court proceedings began... [More]
SPECIAL REPORT: Leonard enters guilty plea in Missouri case
Damon B. Leonard, who was charged in Bates County, Mo., in December of 2025 with abandonment of a corpse, a class E felony punishable by up to four years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine, entered a plea of guilty in open court on Friday, May 22. The case stemmed from events... [More]
Commissioners hear from Clearway attorney on transmission moratorium
During the meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, the commissioners heard from Melissa Vancrum with Rouse, Frets, White, Goss Law Firm, Leawood, Kan., who spoke during public comment regarding the moratorium that commissioners opted to put in place during last week’s meeting.... [More]
More News
- USD 346 hears changes to handbook language, truancies
- Pleasanton Council hears request for housing development
- Pleasanton Council called out for lack of transparency, executive sessions
- Commissioners set high voltage lines moratorium
- Chief explains Pleasanton police budget concerns
- Commissioners hire Economic Development Services Director
- USD 344 board sees gym floor design
- Mound City hears from McLiney on bond probability
COMMUNITY
Don George: Fish, Lakes, and a Sense of Community
You may have heard his name spoken at city council meetings, city halls, near the lakes, or you may have just heard of his last name in town. If you hear his name and wonder who he is, I’ve got the answer. Don George is the District Fisheries Biologist III for Kansas... [More]
Summer reading programs kick off
Summer programs are kicking off nationwide, and so are that of reading programs. You may have noticed that the libraries in Linn County share the same theme. This is because “Unearth a Story” is the official 2026 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) theme. ... [More]
Debbie Grigsby-Lynch: Art, Music, and Faith
If you walk into Stonetree Coffee & Pottery, you’ll see canvases lining the walls; fluid pours, pumpkins, flowers, and sweeping landscapes. They’re beautiful, and you might find yourself wondering who created them. Well, I’ve got the answer. Most of the... [More]
More Community
- Pleasanton teachers take students to the lake!
- Children’s room project shifts to painting a mural
- Weather Awareness Class Monday, May 4
- USD 346 presents spring play Friday
- Senior’s three‑year project becomes massive Blu-Jay centerpiece
- Community fundraiser to support Honor Flight trip for local veteran
- A blink into the past: April 15 edition
- Conley earns Radenburg Scholarship

