On 7-10-23, Brylen Deef, Prescott, struck debris with his vehicle at the 84 mile marker on US Hwy 69. The vehicle was towed from the accident site. (Case 230552)
On 7-11-23, Lincoln S. Schaffer, Parker, was southbound on Farlin Road when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Lisa M. Leach, Parker, at the intersection Farlin Road and W 2200 Road. Both drivers lost control of their vehicles. The vehicle driven by Schaffer came to rest facing northwest in the southeast ditch. The vehicle driven by Leach came to rest in the southeast ditch. It was noted the intersection had no stop signs. No injuries reported. (Case 230560)
On 7-18-23, Kayla N. McGrew, Mound City, was eastbound on 1150 Road near the intersection of 1150 Road and Jackson Road when she struck a deer, causing function damage to the front of the vehicle. No injuries reported. (Case 230591)
On 7-19-23, Stefani E. Brown, Hume, Mo., was northbound on White Road between 400 Road and 450 Road when she hit a bump and her vehicle died, causing her to lose steering and control of the vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway and entered the water, coming to rest partially in the water of a strip pit and ditch. No injuries reported and vehicle was towed. (Case 230593)
On 7-20-23, David E. Atherton, Pleasanton, was northbound on US Hwy 69 at marker 92 when the vehicle began to hydroplane. The vehicle rolled into the median and sustained extensive damage. No injuries reported. (Case 230594)
On 7-20-23, Brayton L. Watts, Mound City, was westbound on 350 Road when his vehicle left a roadway and struck a gate. The vehicle came to rest in the south ditch and struck a dirt culvert. (Case 230596)
On 7-20-23, Gerald L. Brewster, Kansas City, Mo., was traveling east on Kansas Hwy 52 when his vehicle left the roadway and he overcorrected, causing the vehicle to roll several times. The vehicle came to rest on its wheels in a field south of the road. Driver was transported to a landing zone by a Bourbon County ambulance due to all Linn County stations being out on other calls. Driver was transported by helicopter to a hospital. (Case 230598)
RECORDS
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]
ARREST REPORTS - July 26, 2023

On 07-02-2023 Phillip Hale was arrested in connection with domestic batter; knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202300357) On 07-02-2023 Mishell Hernandez was arrested in connection with driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; interference with LEO,... [More]
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NEWS
NOTICE

The Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 14, to benefit the Mound City Historical Society has been postponed. New dates TBD so stay tuned...
Commissioners discuss estimate on overlay project

During the June 9 meeting, the Linn County Commissioners discussed a quote from Pfefferkorn on a mile and half section of overlay. Interim Public Works Administrator Jessie Walton noted costs were significantly higher than a similar project undertaken last year. Walton... [More]
Pleasanton council meeting heated over fire personnel interviews

A full-house greeted council members Monday night as things got heated concerning what interviews were held for the position of fire chief. Mayor Mathew Young appointed Tanner Edwards, Jeff Wisdom, Michael Cohen, Donald Bertram and Renae Marshall as firefighters with 5-0 approval... [More]
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- SPECIAL: Election cycle will not require primary
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- SPECIAL: Commission to vote Monday on Parker Center lease
- Despite Chamber loss, Blast in the Park fireworks will go off
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COMMUNITY
Local roots bring couple back to familiar territory

Continuing non-profit to aid handicapped children Coal mining has a long, rich history in Linn County; and with it, the families that forged lives and made the county what it is. Jefferson Davis (JD) Robinson is one of those coal mining names of past as he was instrumental... [More]
Remembering those who gave all

While many of us choose to utilize Memorial Day weekend to remember our own loved ones who have gone before us, the real purpose behind the holiday is memorializing those who gave everything to the service of their country and their fellow Americans. It’s about taking time... [More]
Prairie View FFA captures State Ag Mechanics Championship

MANHATTAN, KAN. - The Prairie View High School FFA Chapter has secured a remarkable victory at the Kansas FFA State Agricultural Mechanics Career Development Event (CDE), demonstrating exceptional technical skills and teamwork that will propel them to the national competition... [More]
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- New rescue seeks donations to aid startup
- Cultivating Kindness film premiere held on April 27
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- Students surprise teacher with bell ringing
- Shillito selected for Heartland Youth Tour
- 60 years of friendships and memories
- Baby birth, voting… almost rolled into one package