NEWS
Marino sworn in as police chief
La Cygne's interim police chief, John Marino, was sworn in Wednesday evening as the new City Police Chief.
Voter deadlines approach
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Every election is important, but the upcoming Nov. 3 general election is being touted as one of the most consequential elections of our times. With that, it bears looking at how many voters actually turn out with only... [More]
Office succession in a municipality
What happens if an elected official resigns? Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The succession of offices in a municipality is set out by Kansas statute and is outlined on the website for the Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. In Chapter... [More]
More News
- Tractor accident victim saved by mail carrier
- Commissioners hear complaint about LCSO and sheriff
- Out on the Gravel photos to be used for calendar
- Commissioners finalize budget for 2027
- Pleasanton holds barnburner – mostly after official meeting
- Linn Valley gets project updates
- SPECIAL: Leonard makes first appearance
- Booth makes court appearance
COMMUNITY
General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com This coming weekend will bring the annual General Pleasonton Days celebration in Pleasanton. The events kick off on Saturday morning with the annual parade at 10 a.m. with line up for the entrants starting at 9... [More]
Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend
70th annual event is final one Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com The traditional Pioneer Harvest Fiesta parade will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, through downtown Fort Scott on both South Main and National streets. Friday... [More]
Dog reunited with long-lost family
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com Sometimes tales…tails, have a way of weaving experiences that are more than what seems to be; and the tale of this rescue is one of those stories. A dog that became known as Lily, a pit bull mix six-year-old dog, was... [More]
More Community
- 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
- America 250: The American Revolution The Founding Fathers
- Janet Reynolds: Library, History, and Public Service
- Mayor Potter opens up about his plans for Linn Valley
- La Cygne celebration set for Saturday
- Lorna Turley: A life of family and service
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]
