NEWS
Linn Valley hires new employees
The Linn Valley City Council held its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, with Mayor Lister Potter presiding with all council members present except for Council President Michael Hemphill. Three new city employees were sworn in by City Clerk Mendi Cyr: ... [More]
Krull named recipient of KMEA award
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Max Krull, Superintendent/ Clerk for the City of Blue Mound, was awarded the Dedicated Commitment to Service Award by the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA). The award is presented... [More]
La Cygne voters OK sales tax shift for streets
New municipal court clerk named LA CYGNE, Kan. — Street repairs remain a top priority in La Cygne after voters approved a ballot measure reallocating the city’s existing 1 percent sales tax from the swimming pool and park to street repairs and drainage... [More]
More News
- Pleasanton called out on lack of pride
- SPECIAL: WE HAVE A WINNER!
- SPECIAL: IT'S TIME TO VOTE!!!
- SPECIAL: Lane reduction starts this week on K-68 expressway in Miami County
- Blue Mound water tower project issues continue
- Advance voting numbers high for general election
- Commissioners address LCFD tire need
- SPECIAL: Case filed in federal court alleges distribution, possession of child pornography
COMMUNITY
Wheelchair benefit scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com The Christian Churches of Pleasanton and Mound City, in support of God’s Faithful Servants, have joined strengths and are co-sponsoring a special evening to provide 280 new wheelchairs to children with disabilities in Mexico.... [More]
Changes at the Linn County News
Linn County News linncountynewsreporter@gmail.com Perhaps some of you have noticed the recent changes occurring at and with the Linn County News; but for those of you who have not, let’s take a little trip through recent weeks and our upgrades to a fresh... [More]
A short history of Halloween
Every year on October 31 most American kids and their friends celebrate Halloween. They go out house to house to get candy. But do you know where the history of Halloween originated from? Let’s go explore the 2,000-year history of Halloween! Over 2,000 years ago,... [More]
More Community
- Case Higgins welcome home rally Oct. 22
- Murder and Mayhem at the Fort
- General Pleasonton Days set for this weekend
- Pioneer Harvest Fiesta set for this weekend
- Dog reunited with long-lost family
- 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
On 01-24-2023 Chester Casida was arrested in connection with a bench warrant (IN202300046)
On 01-24-2023 Heather Teeple-Barracchini was arrested in connection with a bench warrant (IN202300047)
On 01-24-2023 Jace Garrett was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2020CR000099 (IN202300048)
On 01-29-2023 Joseph Flores was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant for probation violation (IN202300049)
On 01-30-2023 Jeremy Taylor was arrested in connection with criminal trespass, remain in defiance of order by owner (IN202300050)
On 02-01-2023 Kelli Osborn-Reeves was arrested in connection with bench warrant 202284; bench warrant 2022-24/25; bench warrant 2022-81 (IN202300051)
On 02-01-2023 Brooke Jones was arrested in connection with bench warrant 22TC7975 (N202300052)
On 02-03-2023 Kenneth Springston was arrested in connection with driving under the influence; incapable of safely driving; maximum speed limits; improper driving on laned roadway (IN202300054)
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]

