On 12-25-22, Jody N. Russell, Mound City, was southbound on US 69 just north of mile marker 83 losing control on ice and crossed into the median and into the oncoming northbound lanes. The vehicle then overturned and entered the east ditch where it rested on its top. No injuries were reported. (Case 221179)

On 12-27-22, Eden Marie Coursen, La Cygne, was driving north and hit ice on the road. (Case 221183)

On 12-30-22, Unknown, a report was made by Daniel Gaikowski that two metal signs in front of his business at west Baptist Road and south Walnut Avenue were apparently run over by a vehicle. The tracks traveled west on Baptist Dr. to a residence owned by Michael and Mallory Page. Mrs. Page stated she did not know anything about it. There were no vehicles parked at the residence with matching tire tracks or damaged bumpers with yellow paint. There are no witnesses to the incident and there is no suspect vehicle at this time. (Case 221197)

On 12-30-22, William Kent Wade, La Cygne, was westbound on east 1150 Road when a deer jumped the fence and entered the roadway striking the vehicle and damaging the front bumper and hood area. (Case 221198)

On 1-1-23, Brady Taylor Wolff, Lake Winnebago, Mo., was northbound on US 69 and struck a deer. (Case 230002)

On 1-4-23, Zachary Tyler Ogden, Mound City, was northbound on Kansas Highway 7 and struck a deer. (Case 230008)

On 1-4-23, Scott Gerald Polster, Centerville, was traveling east on west 1700 Road just east of Hadsall Road when a deer entered the roadway and struck his vehicle. (Case 230010)

On 1-5-23, Natalie Nicole Umphenour, Mound City, was northbound on east 850 Road and struck a deer. (Case 230013)

On 1-11-23, David Jason Striegel, Pleasanton, was heading east on 1150 Road .2 miles east of Knapp Lane and went off the road to the right hitting a concrete bridge rail and overturned. Driver was removed from the vehicle by the Fire Department. (Case 223025)

On 1-11-23, Adison Randall, Mound City, was eastbound on K52 just west of Otto Lane when a deer entered the roadway and struck her vehicle. (Case 230027)

RECORDS

ACCIDENT REPORTS - 12-20-2025 through 01-31-2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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]

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COMMUNITY

Don George: Fish, Lakes, and a Sense of Community

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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

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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

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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]

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