On 02-06-2023 Darian Lewis was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022TR000164; a bench warrant in case LN2020CR00056 (IN202300055)
On 02-06-2023 Kristine Green was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2023CR000014 (IN202300056))
On 02-08-2023 Kayla Mann was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 23CR00155 (IN202300057)
On 02-07-2023 Brian Anderson was arrested in connection with an additional hold for Linn County Sheriff’s Office (IN202300064)
On 02-08-2023 Jade McNeal was arrested in connection with an unspecified warrant (IN202300065)
On 02-08-2023 Darren Lowry was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2021CR000041 (IN202300066)
On 02-08-2023 Donald Grande was arrested in connection with interference with LEO; conceal, alter, destroy evidence; fleeing or attempting to elude (IN202300067)
On 02-09-2023 Eddie Haynes was arrested in connection with Interference with an LEO, conceal, alter destroy evidence (IN202300068)
On 02-09-2023 Jeorgia Scritchfield was arrested in connection with attempted domestic battery (IN202300069)
On 02-10-2023 Kieran Lingle was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2021CR000104 (IN202300070)
On 02-10-2023 Tyler Fornoff was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2018CR000111 (IN202300071)
On 02-10-2023 William Swarnes was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2021CR000156 (IN202300072)
On 02-10-2023 Veronica Cruz-Hernandez was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case CR2203404 (IN202300073)
On 02-11-2023 James Larson was arrested in connection with traffic contraband into correctional facility; interference with LEO, obstruct felony warrant service; aggravated endangering a child – four counts (IN202300075)
On 02-11-2023 Destiny Firestine was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 2022CR0000043 (IN202300076)
On 02-12-2023 Durand Denyer was arrested in connection with a defective mirror; display plate not assigned; defective tail lamp; possession of stimulant; violations of restrictions on drivers license or permit; vehicle liability insurance required (IN202300077)
On 02-14-2023 Andrew Woods was arrested in connection with operate a vehicle without registration or with expired tag; vehicle liability insurance required; interference with LEO, obstruct misdemeanor warrant service or execution (IN202300079)
On 02-15-2023 Andrea Elliott was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2021CR000020 (IN202300082)
On 02-15-2023 Leslie Depriest was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2023CR000018 (IN202300083)
On 02-16-2023 William Cayton was arrested in connection with a bench warrant 20221015402 (IN202300086)
On 02-19-2023 Amanda Newcome was arrested in connection transporting an open container; distribute opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; use/possess with intent to use, drug paraphernalia (IN202300088)
On 02-19-2023 Rich Hayes was arrested in connection with use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia; distribute opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; criminal possession of weapon by felon; unsafe turning or stopping (IN202300089)
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]
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NEWS
Commissioners appoint interim fire chief and emergency management coordinator
With Commissioner Jim Johnson and County Counselor Jacklyn Paletta attending via telephone, the commissioners briefly discussed whether to appoint an interim Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator or post for the position(s) due to the recent resignation of Randy Hegwald... [More]
Commissioners question department heads on April 13 storms
During the meeting on Monday, April 27, the commissioners met with several department heads to hear reports on departmental actions during and after the tornadic storms that hit portions of Linn County on April 13. The discussion included Linn County Sheriff James Akes, Linn... [More]
Pleasanton City Administrator announces retirement Aug. 3
Pleasanton’s Monday, April 20, council meeting lasted well into the night after discussing a dock grant, see separate story, and several other items. At the end of the meeting, Mayor Mathew Young read a letter announcing City Administrator Becky Hegwald’s retirement... [More]
More News
- Linn Valley discussed storm shelters
- Couple survives home destruction from EF1 tornado
- Questions asked following storms that hit county
- Commissioners hear several items from Planning and Zoning
- La Cygne council hears report on blighted structure
- Pleasanton Council proceeds with fishing dock grant
- Early Dismissals
- SPECIAL: Youthfront application not a Public Hearing
COMMUNITY
Weather Awareness Class Monday, May 4
Jacob Lanier, Fox 4 meteorologist, will be in Pleasanton Mon., May 4, 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Community Building to present a weather awareness class for the public. This is a free educational class for everyone; Lanier will discuss the EF1and EFU tornadoes that hit... [More]
USD 346 presents spring play Friday
There has been a murder! Who did it, the karaoke loving butler? The sleazy lawyer? Perhaps the elusive groundskeeper, the snoopy professor, the stressed-out mother or the rival billionaire? Come along with Detective Casey Neptune as she unravels each suspect’s whereabouts... [More]
Senior’s three‑year project becomes massive Blu-Jay centerpiece
When students walk into the school now, the first thing they see is a towering Blu‑Jay sculpture; bold, bright and impossible to ignore. What most don’t realize is that it began as a simple sophomore‑year art assignment back in 2023. For senior Gage McGinnis, it became... [More]
More Community
- Community fundraiser to support Honor Flight trip for local veteran
- A blink into the past: April 15 edition
- Conley earns Radenburg Scholarship
- Ray Scholarship recipients determined by USD 344 BOE
- PES holds Battle of the Books competition
- Easter in Linn County
- The American Revolution: The importance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party
- Chapter CV P.E.O.
