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

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

Commissioners finalize budget for 2027

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Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com   During the meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, the Linn County Commissioners worked on finalizing the 2027 budget.  The review began with a meeting with County Attorney Justin Meeks and discussed the data and functional... [More]

Pleasanton holds barnburner – mostly after official meeting

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Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com   Monday’s Pleasanton City Council meeting began with a request by resident Chrissy Flores to hire up to three police officers, this after word was received that Police Chief Tristan Snyder resigned his position and informed... [More]

Linn Valley gets project updates

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Linn County News   Monday Sept. 28, 2026, the Linn Valley City Council met and discussed, among many things, the active project updates covering the Water Project and Lagoon Expansion Project. Aaron Castro with B&G Consultants stated that “the water project... [More]

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COMMUNITY

General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend

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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

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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

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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]

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