On 02-20-2023 Nathan Stites was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022TR000158 (IN202300090)
On 02-22-2023 Matthew Willard was arrested in connection with a judges’ order pending warrant (IN202300092)
On 02-22-2023 Jana Speedone was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case 22TR1769 (IN202300093)
On 02-24-2023 Austin Phillips was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2022CR000067 (IN202300095)
On 02-24-2023 Billy Cannon, Jr. was arrested in connection with Improper driving on laned roadway; transporting an open container; possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; failure to yield at stop or yield sign; unlawful obtain prescription drug; criminal carry of weapons, bludgeon, sand club, knuckles, throwing star; driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol, blood/breath .08 or > (IN202300099)
On 02-24-2023 Brandon Greer was arrested in connection with arrest warrant PLPD230043 endangering a child; domestic battery (IN202300100)
On 02-27-2023 Duane Couchman was arrested in connection with transporting an open container; operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; vehicle liability insurance coverage required; driving under the influence. (IN202300104)
On 02-27-2023 Kelli Osborn-Reeves was arrested in connection with domestic battery, knowing or reckless bodily harm to family member (IN202300101)
On 02-27-2023 Matthew Kupzyk was arrested in connection with a bench warrant 22CR2827 (IN202300102)
On 03-02-2023 Mercedes Benedick was arrested in connection with bench warrant 2022-101; bench warrant 2022-102; bench warrant 2023-5; bench warrant 2022-96; bench warrant 2023-3 (IN202300110)
On 03-03-2023 Joshua Freels-Grove was arrested in connection with a bench warrant in case LN2021CR000092 (IN202300115)
On 03-03-2023 Justin Ewing was arrested in connection with an unspecified warrant (IN202300113)
On 03-03-2023 Derrick Nangle was arrested in connection with maximum speed limits; failure to yield to emergency vehicle; use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; attempted vehicle liability insurance required (IN202300112)
On 03-04-2023 Cody Rose was arrested in connection with driving while suspended; driving under the influence (IN202300119)
On 03-04-2023 Bodie Woods was arrested in connection with bench warrant 2022-57 (IN202300118)
On 03-04-2023 James Schreckhise was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; improper stop or turn signal; interference with LEO; vehicle liabilty insurance, failure to display; use/ possess w/intent to use, drug paraphernalia (IN202300117)
On 03-04-2023 Garrett Vanderwoude was arrested in connection with possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain stimulant; bench warrant FR2022CR000343; attempted use/possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, attempted vehicle liability insurance, coverage required (IN202300116)
On 03-05-2023 Jeremy Niblack was arrested in connection with driving the wrong way on a one way road; transporting an open container; possession of firearm while under the influence; attempt to drive under the influence (IN202300120)
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.
